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Tech Gremlins and Creative Chaos on Vocal Media

When the Platform Fights Back, Creators Fight Harder

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 11 months ago Updated 11 months ago 2 min read
Photo Credit: Gremlins Movie

For many writers,Vocal Media is often a haven for creativity and expression. The platform offers a stage to share stories, articles, and thoughts with a vast audience. But sometimes, even the most reliable stage has its flaws. When Vocal Media's tech gremlins decide to wreak havoc, creators are left scrambling for solutions.

It often starts small: a slow-loading page, an image refusing to upload, or an article mysteriously disappearing from drafts. But occasionally, these glitches escalate into full-blown disruptions. Some creators have reported vanishing comments, faulty payment dashboards, challenges accessing their own work, and even issues with articles stuck in "waiting for publishing" status without any system alerts or notifications. At times, users are met with the dreaded "page cannot be displayed" error, further adding to the frustration. For those participating in time-sensitive contests or aiming to meet personal deadlines, these malfunctions can be particularly disheartening.

Support tickets become a lifeline. Vocal's customer support is generally responsive, but when the volume of issues surges, responses can lag. In these moments, the Vocal community often rallies together, offering troubleshooting tips, workarounds, and words of encouragement. It’s a reminder that even in the face of technological chaos, the spirit of collaboration endures.

A lack of clear notifications is one of the most exasperating issues. Creators sometimes find their articles lingering in limbo, with no indication of whether they’re under review, rejected, or stuck in the system. The absence of alerts or status updates leaves writers guessing and refreshing endlessly, hoping for movement. Enhancing the platform’s transparency with real-time updates and progress bars could drastically improve the user experience.

Yet, it’s not all doom and gloom. Many creators view these setbacks as opportunities to learn patience and problem-solving. Some even channel their frustrations into their writing, crafting humorous anecdotes about their battles with Vocal's digital ghosts.

To navigate these turbulent waters, writers often turn to proactive strategies. Keeping backup copies of articles, taking screenshots of submission confirmations, and maintaining a detailed record of their interactions with support can be invaluable. Additionally, regularly clearing browser caches, disabling ad blockers, and switching browsers are simple troubleshooting steps that can sometimes resolve minor glitches.

Ultimately, Vocal Media remains a platform built on passion and resilience. As the developers work to iron out the kinks, writers continue to adapt, proving that even a stubborn glitch can't silence a determined voice. So, the next time the site throws an error, a submission refuses to publish, or a page cannot be displayed, take a deep breath, embrace the chaos, and remember: every great story has a little conflict.

After all, without a few glitches, where would the fun be?

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Author's Note:

Writing on Vocal Media has always been a rewarding experience, but like many creators, I’ve faced my fair share of technical hiccups. This piece was inspired by the collective resilience of the Vocal community, who continue to push through challenges and support one another. If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn glitches or mysterious publishing delays, you’re not alone! Let’s keep sharing our stories — tech gremlins and all.

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Jason “Jay” Benskin

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  • Jason “Jay” Benskin (Author)11 months ago

    Hello everyone. This early morning! I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel on the Vocal Tech issues. I saw a posting immediate on publishing, no lag on comments and no lag on articles. It looks like the gremlins have finally moved on.

  • Christine Hochet11 months ago

    Bonjour, J'ai beaucoup aimé votre histoire, je l'ai trouvé percutante, pleine de bons sens. Au plaisir de lire vos prochaines histoires.

  • Thank you for sharing this well written piece, Dr. Jason. I, like the others, have experienced minor frustrations and glitches with Vocal, but never anything so big that I would want to leave this platform. I truly enjoy vocal and the people here. Vocal gives me the opportunity to have a voice.

  • Denise E Lindquist11 months ago

    Thank you! So relateable. And I am one of those who uses it to practice my patience.😉❤️

  • Md Mirajul Islam11 months ago

    Very well written. If you want, you can visit my profile, take a look at my writings and tell me how it is

  • Xavier11 months ago

    You are right, I've been blocked from accessing the site for two days without any reason, and also my stories are stuck at review.

  • Mark Graham11 months ago

    You are so right we just have to patient and cross our fingers from time to time. Good job.

  • JBaz11 months ago

    Yep Gremlins...I should have known it was those pesky little creatures. Thanks for letting us know. I'll purchase a can of 'Gremlin Gone' today.

  • Things go wrong, thats life but you need to keep people informed. I have suggested many fixes for problems on Vocal over the years, and a status page was one of them which until now they have ignored, but it does need to be maintained but according top the page there have been no issues for the past two days so all is good according to the page

  • Ellie Hoovs11 months ago

    I feel fortunate to have been a young girl when computers in the home were first becoming a thing, you had to access programs via DOS, and then the good ol dial up internet which gave you time to make a snack and fix a drink while it loaded. It required patience. So I've always had an ample amount and made sure to delve into all troubleshooting and problem solving skills rather than wait for IT. When vocal has issues I take time to refresh and get back to the roots of ink and paper. That being said I find my husband, who is 10 years older than me, has ZERO patience for technology. He goes from zero to ready to throw the remote out the window when our Roku decides to act up in about 2 seconds no matter how many times it simply takes unplugging it and plugging it back in. LOL

  • Marie McGrath11 months ago

    So it's not just me? That's a relief. I'm sure everyone will relate to, and enjoy, this quirky and quite perfect piece.

  • Mariana Busarova11 months ago

    Yes, I see there have been some issues last few days. I don't have much experience with this platform, but the same happens in other places too. It is not pleasant but we really have to be patient.

  • Marie381Uk 11 months ago

    Thank god I read this. It’s drove me crazy all day yesterday and today …white pages no notifications then one or two drop in two days stories not approved then maybe 4 got approved…… comments repeatedly coming in for the same alerts and now when I click to come on vocal I get a blank page with a orange box saying vocal needs me to prove it’s me trying to connect from 1 till 5 I could not even get on here. I have raised with vocal but no reply. Omg I need my vocal 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💔💔💔💔💔😢

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