Why are some categories and stories not available?
As we've built the new Nifty site, we've had to make some difficult decisions about content hosting. The modern cloud infrastructure required to support our new features has stricter content policies than our legacy hosting. This means certain categories and stories that have been part of Nifty's archive will remain available exclusively on Classic Nifty.
What content is affected?
Stories cannot appear on the new site if they contain:
- Characters younger than high-school age in sexual situations
- Bestiality content
All other content that has been part of Nifty's archives continues to be welcome on both the classic and new platforms.
Will these stories disappear?
Absolutely not. Every story in Nifty's 30+ year archive will remain accessible on Classic Nifty for the indefinite future. We're committed to preserving this history.
What does the new site offer?
The new Nifty site includes features designed for modern readers and authors:
- Customizable reader interface (font, text size, dark mode, and more)
- Author profiles showcasing their complete works
- Notifications when favorite authors publish new content
- Story ratings, favorites, and personalized recommendations
- Notification alerts for your favorite stories
- Community lists and collections for discovering stories
- Enhanced search with powerful filters and sorting
- Self-service author portal for managing your content and profile
Why make these changes?
Nifty has served the LGBTQ+ community for over three decades. We want to ensure this legacy continues for another thirty years and beyond. That requires meeting modern readers where they are, with the features and experience they expect from contemporary platforms.
We recognize this is disappointing for some in our community, and we don't take these decisions lightly. We believe this approach—preserving everything on Classic Nifty while building a sustainable, feature-rich modern platform—is the best path forward to ensure Nifty remains a relevant and important resource for the LGBTQ+ community.
To every author who has shared their work with Nifty over the years: you are the heart of this site. Thank you for sharing your stories with us and for continuing to contribute your stories to the community.
Can I continue to submit my stories?
You may continue to submit stories in the same way, following the submission guidelines documented here. They will be continue to be hosted on both the classic site (and the new site if they meet the new requirements mentioned above).
Please note that if any part of your story features bestiality or characters younger than high-school age, the story cannot be hosted on the new site. Thank you for your understanding.