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Poll: Preferred Story Format. Also Ko-fi!
7 years ago
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I have been wondering what format people prefer for viewing stories on FurAffinity. Currently, most of my stories are uploaded Text files, because this allows FA to display the story directly on site. However, I have noticed that downloadable PDFs are also an option. In theory, I could have the story in a more readable format as a downloadable PDF (with artwork!), and paste the story text into the submission description as well. However, I figure that some people may prefer the simplicity of my current text-based upload method.
Do any of you have any thoughts on what your preferred upload type is, or if there is some other way I could improve the readability of my stories on FA?
A side note: I have a Ko-fi account now! Tips that I receive will go towards commissioning artwork for my stories. In addition, I am thinking of eventually writing unique stories specifically for my Ko-fi supporters :)
https://ko-fi.com/draythix
Do any of you have any thoughts on what your preferred upload type is, or if there is some other way I could improve the readability of my stories on FA?
A side note: I have a Ko-fi account now! Tips that I receive will go towards commissioning artwork for my stories. In addition, I am thinking of eventually writing unique stories specifically for my Ko-fi supporters :)
https://ko-fi.com/draythix
I do prefer PDFs though cause you can do more kinds of formatting, txt sometimes messes them up without explanation XD
Plus a lot of web browsers can usually install pdf reader addons.
Having the story searchable by text in addition to keywords increases the search fields you get returned as a result for, the simple icon makes your story easier to find for people who already read it. The simple description helps interested first time readers pick it, and not needing a download removes a reading barrier.
I view on mobile smartphone, so the story is best read from the website instead of trying to find where my smartphone saved a filename 10 numbers long with no easy identifiers. The website background makes for easy viewing in the dark, while the white default background of .pdf .doc and .rtf is a strain in the dark. The website has convenient left to right margins so I can zoom once and then scroll down without moving left or right.