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Discussion on commenting
Jun. 8th, 2018 09:55 amIt was great to see a fandom crowd come together on LJ again, but I must admit I'm utterly shocked by the over all response to a discussion on ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
amberdreams' journal, where she asked the question: what is your view on fanfic authors who don't reply to the people who comment on their stories?
I found it rather odd that so many people expect an author to reply to comments. To me that comes across as incredibly entitled. You already got a great story and now you want direct communications too?
Personally I always respond to comments on my art, because I like the interaction.
However, I know plenty of authors who get overwhelmed by comments and feel awkward about responding to praise. Plus if you get a lot of comments, it takes a ton of time, even if you give a short answer.
So, no, I don't expect a thank you if I leave feed back; MY comment was a Thank You to the author, if I'd demand a thanks in return, would I then have to say you're welcome back? I imagine you could end up in a neverending loop of so called politeness and that's just silly.
Since circles of friends can differ even in our little corner of the internet, I wonder if there are more people who think like me?
My personal pet peeve these days is the low amount of comments on artwork; there has been such a decline and even though I don't need it to enjoy fandom, I do miss the enthusiasm from the old days.
Anyway, I'm off to Groningen with my mom, for a Mini High Tea (a present I got for my birthday:) - I think it will be good to be away from the internet for a bit. Yay, day off!
J.
amberdreams' journal, where she asked the question: what is your view on fanfic authors who don't reply to the people who comment on their stories?I found it rather odd that so many people expect an author to reply to comments. To me that comes across as incredibly entitled. You already got a great story and now you want direct communications too?
Personally I always respond to comments on my art, because I like the interaction.
However, I know plenty of authors who get overwhelmed by comments and feel awkward about responding to praise. Plus if you get a lot of comments, it takes a ton of time, even if you give a short answer.
So, no, I don't expect a thank you if I leave feed back; MY comment was a Thank You to the author, if I'd demand a thanks in return, would I then have to say you're welcome back? I imagine you could end up in a neverending loop of so called politeness and that's just silly.
Since circles of friends can differ even in our little corner of the internet, I wonder if there are more people who think like me?
My personal pet peeve these days is the low amount of comments on artwork; there has been such a decline and even though I don't need it to enjoy fandom, I do miss the enthusiasm from the old days.
Anyway, I'm off to Groningen with my mom, for a Mini High Tea (a present I got for my birthday:) - I think it will be good to be away from the internet for a bit. Yay, day off!
J.