zappedfan wrote:
scooter wrote:
I do all of my writing in Google Docs. The only downside I've encountered is the loss of formatting--italics, bold, hyperlinks... Those, when I remember to, have to be added back in manually.
-scooter
I’ve been caught with erotic works in progress before.
Writing and sharing fantasies is harmless fun, IMHO.
But, why have that fight if it can be avoided?
So, now I prefer to work here under my username.
Thank you for that option.
and SOOOOOO ...... that IS why I use a MacOS system which allows encrypted "disc image" files to be created on the desktop.
Essentially they are like a plugin USB drive, which sits there until you LOAD it and give the password,
which mounts the files on your desktop OR just lets you access the files from your chosen WP program.
Most WPs allow an auto-save option which updates the file every so often, so you will always have a timed backup in the event of
... power failure, disc crash, Boss walking in during a NSFW moment
WHY is all this important ?
1. a fully functional Word Processor is optimal for writing as opposed to text screens.
2. everything can be written, formatted and proofed before uploading.
3. your files are saved / auto-saved for
on site backup which are included in your backup plan .....we all do this ... RIGHT !
4. the files are encrypted
for your eyes only5. the files may be shared or posted at will, once decrypted
6. a whole shitload of other reasons.
NOW the actual solution to the problem :
- create your word processing files and directory inside an encrypted disc image
- set auto-save to the encrypted file / directory
- in NSFW situations close the WP screen when necessary or use 2 open screens at a time, one of which is NSFW,
the other is vanilla
- upon interruption close the NSFW screen ( which contains your work ) which is already auto-saved to the encrypted file
proceed as normal !
Yes : this works
it completely avoids any "accidental" viewing or transfers of readable files, OR the hassles / security issues with any "cloud" based solutions
( Yes I know the cloud is "really easy and convenient" which is why personal control and the security is NOT so good )
This is MY solution for any original document I create, mostly financial / personal stuff ( as I am not hiding " non vanilla proclivities " )
but you can … just in case you want to !
BUT you’d need a Mac to do it this easily
JMO