STARSRITE is trying to make the online publishing experience as easy and as rewarding as possible. One of the unique features STARSRITE has introduced is for writers to rate their own work by age level.
STARSRITE “Age Rating” feature gives readers more insights as to what they will be expecting to encounter and be aware before they start reading a post or chapter.
STARSRITE “Age Rating” system provides 5 labels which can cover most age levels.
"Books should be rated the same way we rate movies and games." We’ve all heard such comments before. Some complain that stories, poems, books... they all contain themes that should be restricted such as: profanity, sexuality, violence, racism, religious beliefs, drugs... However there is a slippery slope between labeling stories & books and restricting access or censorship. So how do we decide what is appropriate? There are three tools often used for labeling books (1) Lexile measure, (2) star rating and (3) ATOS levels. Most of those tools address the level of reading rather than the content. A maturity or age-rating system hasn’t been developed on a national level and is needed to guide readers – and hopefully can be able to prevent censorship. STARSRITE has tried to develop an easy "Age Rating" feature that emulates the film or gaming industry. These have been around for decades and most of us have grown to recognize them and identify a film or game by the level of profanity, nudity, sexuality or violence it contains. STARSRITE unique "Age Rating" feature is similar to the system adapted by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). We have introduced four simple "Age Rating" labels which writers can use to label their own work themselves.
Everyone
Content generally suitable for all ages. May contain minimal violence and / or infrequent use of mild language.
Teens (13+)
Content generally suitable for teens 13 years and older. May contain mild violence, suggestive themes, and / or infrequent use of strong language.
Mature (17+)
Content generally suitable for 17 years and older. May contain intense violence, mild sexual content, and / or use of strong language.
Adult (18+)
Content generally suitable for 18 years and older. May contain intense violence, explicit sexual content, and / or use of strong language.
Rating Pending
The author did not or has not yet assigned an age rating for this post/chapter.
How Does it Work?
No one is more qualified or more responsible than the authors themselves. Only they can classify which age rating their work falls under. When a writer uploads a post or a chapter the input form gives them the choice to assign an “Age Rating” for their work.
The author has the choice between the 4 labels:
– E for Everyone,
– Teens13+
– Mature17+
– Adult18+
They also have the choice not to label their work if they choose not to. In this case the post or chapter will be labeled as:
-Rating Pending
Please be aware that the “Age Rating” is assigned by the writers themselves and upon the writer’s discretion. Therefore STARSRITE is not responsible nor accountable for the validity of the writer’s designation. However if Starsrite’s editors identify any miss classification, they have the right to re-assign that “Age Rating” as they see appropriate.
the innocent way her body grooves
she’s a hurricane burning radioactive
Ah yes, the wicked women all men must watch out for. I’ve seen her and avoided the web though it was hard being they usually look so good and irresistible. Men’s will must be strong.
I like the entire thing and its message. I’d love to hear the music to it. It makes me ponder all the great bands out there that will probably never be heard.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Those lines are 100% mine. They are hard to stay away from, that’s it in a nutshell. There are so many great musicians out there, some bands even have followings, though they never got a record deal. It wasn’t wasted music some people loved it, that is making it in a way. Appreciate you.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Adel. So glad you connected with the write my friend. One of my lines. lol. It’s nice to see you, hope all is well in your life. Appreciate you.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the lyrics my friend. I think that line was mine, it could have been, Joey’s. The verses are where I’m definite. lol. I was tired of these words sitting on a hard drive, so I did something about it. lol. A wise friend of mine once said “Work is meant to be shared, to be read and heard.” I might have paraphrased a bit. lol. Thank you, Fia. I think your influence has made me see that clearly. Always learning, I am. Appreciate you.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the lyrics my friend. Good to see you, and was also nice to get read some of your work again. Hope all is going well my brother. Appreciate you.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. Unfortunately, I’m unable to talk about the song for a moment. But it will be resolved. Appreciate you.
the innocent way her body grooves
she’s a hurricane burning radioactive
Ah yes, the wicked women all men must watch out for. I’ve seen her and avoided the web though it was hard being they usually look so good and irresistible. Men’s will must be strong.
I like the entire thing and its message. I’d love to hear the music to it. It makes me ponder all the great bands out there that will probably never be heard.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Those lines are 100% mine. They are hard to stay away from, that’s it in a nutshell. There are so many great musicians out there, some bands even have followings, though they never got a record deal. It wasn’t wasted music some people loved it, that is making it in a way. Appreciate you.
Damian
Tremendous work.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Thomas. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
I’m a sucker for awesome lyrics, and these hit like a radioactive hurricane! Heheh
Great tempo with lots of energy!
Loved it!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Adel. So glad you connected with the write my friend. One of my lines. lol. It’s nice to see you, hope all is well in your life. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian, I love this rhythm and flow LOL Don’t turn your back on her indeed.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the lyrics my friend. I think that line was mine, it could have been, Joey’s. The verses are where I’m definite. lol. I was tired of these words sitting on a hard drive, so I did something about it. lol. A wise friend of mine once said “Work is meant to be shared, to be read and heard.” I might have paraphrased a bit. lol. Thank you, Fia. I think your influence has made me see that clearly. Always learning, I am. Appreciate you.
Damian
Well done Damian.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the lyrics my friend. Good to see you, and was also nice to get read some of your work again. Hope all is going well my brother. Appreciate you.
Damian
“she’s got eyes that mystify
makes you wanna take a chance
she’s the spider, yeah you’re the fly
caught up in a web of circumstance…”
I’m totally feeling those lines right there. I will say, I’ve known a few dudes like this…might have dated a couple. This is a killer song, my friend!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. Unfortunately, I’m unable to talk about the song for a moment. But it will be resolved. Appreciate you.
Damian
….😞