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 imagery of drowning in a smile and being a thousand kisses deep perfectly captures the feeling of being completely swept away by someone. Great write.
Hi Tim! I never really thanked you for being the first to tell me about “Stars Rite”. I checked it out because of you and Sam. I’ll always remember the kindness. Thank you!
My pleasure, Kelly. My time at WC is basically over so it’s good to see you and other friends from there on here. If I pop in to WC it’s probably to grab a few poems. 🙂
Charlie was there yesterday. The “online writer’s” feature had his face in the place. Lol, I guess he gave it a reboot, because it’s all up and running again. You should go back and get while the getting is good!
Passion is the one thing this world could use a little more of. I try to compose it into as much of my poetry as I can. Thank you for acknowledging that…and nice to meet you!
Thank you so much, Fia. I was surprised to find you’ve been a writer at the WC for some time, that our paths have never crossed till now. I find it comforting to know, as a moderator yourself, that you are also a poet, and fully understand the significance of having such a venue like this to call home. My poetry is my haven, my passion in life. Thank you for giving me a safe place to land.
The imagery of drowning in a smile and being a thousand kisses deep perfectly captures the feeling of being completely swept away by someone. Great write.
Thank you most kindly, Roma. I’m discovering more and more transplants from the WC everyday…feels wonderful, too!
I echo the comment above. Great poem, Kelly.
Hi Tim! I never really thanked you for being the first to tell me about “Stars Rite”. I checked it out because of you and Sam. I’ll always remember the kindness. Thank you!
My pleasure, Kelly. My time at WC is basically over so it’s good to see you and other friends from there on here. If I pop in to WC it’s probably to grab a few poems. 🙂
Charlie was there yesterday. The “online writer’s” feature had his face in the place. Lol, I guess he gave it a reboot, because it’s all up and running again. You should go back and get while the getting is good!
I’ll think about it. 🙂
this reads like a melody of passion I can feel it ❤️
Passion is the one thing this world could use a little more of. I try to compose it into as much of my poetry as I can. Thank you for acknowledging that…and nice to meet you!
I love this post Kelly; it is absolutely dreamy in a sensual ambience….
Warmly, B
Thank you, Betty! Feels good to have familiar faces looking back at me as I type!
Short and perfectly sweet Kelly
My forte is writing with a brevity of words. Thank you, Peter. So nice to meet you!
Wow, that is a smile
Thank you so much, Fia. I was surprised to find you’ve been a writer at the WC for some time, that our paths have never crossed till now. I find it comforting to know, as a moderator yourself, that you are also a poet, and fully understand the significance of having such a venue like this to call home. My poetry is my haven, my passion in life. Thank you for giving me a safe place to land.
Beautifully penned, Kelly. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
I deeply appreciate the kindness of your words, Damian. Thank you!
Oh’ my .. but what a way to go Kelly eh’ .. ink spilled perfectly … again .. inktoxicating poetry .. Neville 😎🍷👍
If I only had an audience of one, I’d be content if it were you! Thanks, Nev!