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.
That is the most beautiful question.
What’s your answer?
Compassion and kindness are uniquely human traits.Animals wouldn’t even have a choice as survival is everything to them.
I’ve found,as I’m sure you have,that soothing someone else’s pain actually soothes some of my own.Thay said, intention is everything and giving should never occur so that you get something in return.
You’re a lovely person have a nice day.
🙏
My answer is complicated. As a trauma survivor, my need to soothe others stems from a need to defuse danger. But my empathy is also so strong that I literally can’t ignore someone else’s pain. On very rare occasions I have to pull back but it’s always those times when it’s too dangerous for me not to. Thank you, Peter 😊
I’m afraid a lot of people have lost touch with that part of their humanity. Maybe that’s why the world is in such a sad state these days. Thank you, Styxian 😊
Powerfully penned, Willow. Others, I agree with Mark. Helping someone else face down their demons not only helps them, it usually helps us learn a lot about ourselves in the long run. That’s my experience anyhow. Great question my friend. Appreciate you.
I think it comes from knowing all too well what pain feels like. We want to help soften the blows of the world, if we can. Pain is, unfortunately, the common denominator in humanity. There are just a lot of people who have lost their empathy and compassion. Thank you, my friend 😊
I feel always to soothe another but there are times my pain to great and all we can do is share pain…beautiful question ❤️
That’s a beautiful thought, Brenda 🧡
That is the most beautiful question.
What’s your answer?
Compassion and kindness are uniquely human traits.Animals wouldn’t even have a choice as survival is everything to them.
I’ve found,as I’m sure you have,that soothing someone else’s pain actually soothes some of my own.Thay said, intention is everything and giving should never occur so that you get something in return.
You’re a lovely person have a nice day.
🙏
My answer is complicated. As a trauma survivor, my need to soothe others stems from a need to defuse danger. But my empathy is also so strong that I literally can’t ignore someone else’s pain. On very rare occasions I have to pull back but it’s always those times when it’s too dangerous for me not to. Thank you, Peter 😊
Others, always. it’s the humanity part of us to do so.
I’m afraid a lot of people have lost touch with that part of their humanity. Maybe that’s why the world is in such a sad state these days. Thank you, Styxian 😊
Powerfully penned, Willow. Others, I agree with Mark. Helping someone else face down their demons not only helps them, it usually helps us learn a lot about ourselves in the long run. That’s my experience anyhow. Great question my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
I think it comes from knowing all too well what pain feels like. We want to help soften the blows of the world, if we can. Pain is, unfortunately, the common denominator in humanity. There are just a lot of people who have lost their empathy and compassion. Thank you, my friend 😊