Is extreme violence a big turn on?

[EllenShaw]

Controversial? Moi? Well, I'm not sure but perhaps this thread might provoke some discussion.

As regular readers of my stories will know, I'm not big on extreme violence. The girls in my stories generally fight for pleasure and don't inflict serious injuries on each other. There are a few notable exceptions but nothing I would consider extreme or brutal and there is seldom any blood. Part of the reason for this is that most of my characters are based on my friends, people I love and care about, and while I might cast them as amazons in my stories I don't like to think of them suffering permanent damage.

I am currently seeing a lot of very brutal content, both in stories on FCF and in AI generated pictures and videos on DeviantArt. One story I saw actually had two women fighting to their mutual death! I've also noticed a lot of very one sided battles where the loser (victim?) is beaten up from start to finish by a clearly superior opponent. These 'fights' often continue long after the unfortunate fighter has been beaten into submission. Even some of my fellow creators who I consider friends seem to be embracing more violent displays in their stories and images.

So, my question is:

Is the move to increased violence driven by the desire of audiences for more brutality and are my comparatively tame stories out of step with this trend? 

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

[bcw8]

I'm not sure there is a "trend."  Preferences occupy the full spectrum. I'm a writer and reader who does enjoy significant violence, but I get less positive feedback now and always get comments that my stories are too violent.  So my view is No, you aren't out of step. Write what you enjoy and there are those who love it and those who don't.

[Rocko23]

I am actually neutral. I like milder fights but also love stuff that bcw8 writes.

For me the fight has to be close.

[Horny-Jew]

Ellen - You and all the others are all really fantastic writers. You all take the time to create these incredible catfight stories.

I, personally prefer less violence in the stories (and in real life). I prefer them being more erotic & sexual. But, that's just my feelings. Others might want more violence. BCW8 is a fantastic writer, but his stories are way, way too violent.

I love your stories the most, Ellen as they're not too violent and they get me sexually aroused. 

[Enigma]

I like violent fights but I also enjoy the less violent stuff too. To each, their own.

[CuriousCombat]

Personally, I don't see a specific trend towards extreme violence or a generic desire for audiences to embrace more brutality.

My observation is people just love good stories. A buildup is one aspect of a story that if done well prepares the audience to enjoy something that they might usually don't go looking for.

This is where two of my favourite writers shine. Halhow3 and bcw8. I see their stories as great stories which ends up in extreme violence, in some cases. Like, I won't go looking for a deathfight story but if it's written by these two, I would be damn sure to check it out.

Extreme violence for the sake of extreme violence isn't something that may engage people, imo. I think the main nuance here is the 3rd act. If an extremely violent fight occurs in the 3rd act after a good buildup and setup, then people are more likely to enjoy it than an extreme scene from start to finish.

As for the one sided extremely violent stories, I won't enjoy it in any case, that level of sadism is just not for me. It's a fight, not an execution.

To conclude, even though it may not be as much of a general trend, authors are clearly exploring their boundaries and see what may click with the audiences. It's a good thing in my book. Which makes readers like us, who may not generally enjoy a extreme fight, give that story a try and let the author know that we enjoyed it. A positive loop!

[TheRef]

I wouldn't say I "like" extreme anything, including violence but I don't mind it in stories, movies, etc. as long as I know it is make believe. I definitely do not like it in the real world.

[TheRef]