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Well, the sequel to MARK COOPER VERSUS AMERICA will NOT be called BRANDON MILLS VERSUS VIRGINITY. Because apparently Amazon will automatically bounce your book if it has the V-word in the title.
So, fuck you, Amazon, for being the morality police nobody asked for, and because now we have to think of something else.
I LOVED that title.
— Jul 20, 2014 07:35PM
So, fuck you, Amazon, for being the morality police nobody asked for, and because now we have to think of something else.
I LOVED that title.
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Jul 20, 2014 07:45PM
Sonofabitch. Seriously? That's fucked up. I'm so sorry.
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First: I, too, LOVED that title. Second:
*kicks Amazon in the junk*
Maybe you could bill it as a manifesto of Christian ideals? No? :)
What I don't understand is that there are plenty of books (and a few DVDs) on Amazon with Virginity in the title, so why is yours that is getting bounced?
Stupidity meet Amazon, Amazon meet stupidity...oh wait, you are already well acquainted.
Oh that's such a shame! :( It's because apparently any talk of virgins is about underage virgins. My sister had this problem. Her character was 23 and there was nothing unusual about the story, yet because of the 'V-word' her book got banned and she had to jump through hoops to get it back up. Stupid Amazon.
Who can possible be offended by the word virgin?? Amazon is becoming a joke with these restrictions.
I've wanting to share this and all this talk about virginity has got me thinking about... Loopholes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ZF_...
ETA: You're welcome
Thanks, everyone! @Catherine. The word from the publisher is that it's not even worth trying to get it past them.
@KA, Yeah, I figured it was something to do with their crackdown on smut, when, really, if everyone's over 18, what does it matter if you use the word "virgin" in the title or not?
It's just annoying, because, you know, it's a book about a 19 year old college boy who takes a big step and decides he's going to be in a relationship. And he's completely panicking about having sex.
Vivian wrote: " You're welcome"That is hilariously disturbing in ways I don't want to even contemplate!
Lisa wrote: "Vivian wrote: " You're welcome"That is hilariously disturbing in ways I don't want to even contemplate!"
No?
Brandon Mills Versus His Precious Flower of Self-Worth?
Emma Sea wrote: "Brandon Mills Versus His Precious Flower of Self-Worth?"I love you so much, Emma!
VIVIAN! I've got the chorus stuck in my head!!!!
Lisa wrote: "I love you so much, Emma!"Aw, you know it's mutual :)
Really? You can't have the word virgin in your title?What about Vegan, Virgin, Valentine
and
Virgin
????
Nenia wrote: "Really? You can't have the word virgin in your title?What about Vegan, Virgin, Valentine
and
Virgin
????"
Maybe it's because neither of those books are marketed as erotic romance? I have no idea. I mean, it's definitely not a rule that's enforced in any uniform way.
VIRGIN is an erotic new adult book (that embraces feminist values)!That's ridiculous. It's okay to write a romance with "slut" in the title but not "virgin"? -_-
That is a cherry title. ;) That's frustrating and tremendously annoying of Amazon.How about "the V card"? :D
Nenia wrote: "VIRGIN is an erotic new adult book (that embraces feminist values)!That's ridiculous. It's okay to write a romance with "slut" in the title but not "virgin"? -_-"
I seriously have no idea! It's ridiculous!
Lisa wrote: "VIVIAN! I've got the chorus stuck in my head!!!!"Mwuahahaa.. Catchy isn't it?
:D
My work here is done.
Vivian wrote: "I've wanting to share this and all this talk about virginity has got me thinking about... Loopholes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ZF_...
ETA: You're welcome"
Fifth base! Fuck me in the ass because I love Jesus. Sodomy not a sin if you're straight. I am laughing.. I'm crying... But most of all I'm really happy that people put the time and effort to do these videos because dammit, humor is a great form of social commentary.
Right, Katie? Stick the knife in while they're laughing :)
...and now the chorus is stuck in my head. I just know I'll sing "fuck me in the ass" at some highly inappropriate time too.
jules0623 wrote: "Boo!"It's like Joolz and Expy had a baby!
That would be the Most. Sarcastic. Baby. Ever! I would love it forever.
*snort*That is just ridiculous!
Amazon: "Let's ban virginity!", in our fight against smut.
Ehm...duh!
*rolls eyes*
⚣ Marco wrote: "What's wrong with the V-word??I'm so sorry, Lisa...."
*shrugs* It's okay. I've moved on from rage to generally annoyed acceptance. We'll call it something else. It's just annoying because damn, it was a good title. But mostly because there's no recourse.
What Amazon wants, Amazon gets.
Marte wrote: "Amazon: "Let's ban virginity!", in our fight against smut.Lol!
⚣ Marco wrote: "So is this banned too?"
Not at all! Just like they're on a crusade against smut, but still selling a gazillion copies of Fifty Shades every day.
Because reasons.
*shrugs*
Vivian wrote: "I've wanting to share this and all this talk about virginity has got me thinking about... Loopholes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ZF_...
ETA: You're welcome"
Funny in a sick way because it had truth at its core.
I think Celibacy might work! JA and I are doing up a list of alternatives.
Deanna wrote: "Vivian wrote: "I've wanting to share this and all this talk about virginity has got me thinking about... Loopholes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ZF_...
ETA: You're welcome"
Funny in a sic..."
It's quite terrifying that some people actually think like that.
No logic at Amazon. Virgin has never been a bad word. Censorship has no place in our lives unless it is "self-censorship". If I do not like what you write or say or print, I just ignore it like I ignore Fox News.
⚣ Marco wrote: "So is this banned too?"
:-)
Deanna wrote: "No logic at Amazon. Virgin has never been a bad word. Censorship has no place in our lives unless it is "self-censorship". If I do not like what you write or say or print, I just ignore it like ..."Exactly!
⚣ Marco wrote: "What if you use "maidenhood" instead of "virginity"? Or "celibacy"?"Hehe, "knighthood" in this case, eh?
Celibacy means something else doesn't it? That's abstaining from sex of your own free will. Whilst virginity, well you never had sex so how can you abstaing from it?
Or something. Is it called celibacy if you're a virgin and don't want to have sex?
I'm confused..
If your MC abstains from sex I'm not gonna read your book. :P I want deflowering, not celibacy... LOL!
Marte wrote: "⚣ Marco wrote: "What if you use "maidenhood" instead of "virginity"? Or "celibacy"?"Hehe, "knighthood" in this case, eh?
Celibacy means something else doesn't it? That's abstaining from sex of y..."
Yeah, JA and I are going to have to brainstorm this!
As long as there is sex, I am in. Hehe! :DI loved #1, so I'm looking forward to this!
Marte wrote: "As long as there is sex, I am in. Hehe! :DI loved #1, so I'm looking forward to this!"
Thanks, Marte! It's not as wacky (or kinky!) as Mark Cooper because obviously Brandon has issues, but it's very cute, and very sweet!
⚣ Marco wrote: "Is there a cover yet? *shivers in anticipation*"Not yet. Marco! We're still waiting on getting a yes from the publisher, but that shouldn't be a problem.
Lisa wrote: "Thanks, Marte! It's not as wacky (or kinky!) as Mark Cooper because obviously Brandon has issues, but it's very cute, and very sweet! "It's gonna be good, it's gonna be great!
Can't wait for it to be live!! So sorry about the name problem though :(
Sonia wrote: "Can't wait for it to be live!! So sorry about the name problem though :("Thanks, Sonia!
