Ranting...

[7wildwaysup]

Okay this is my pet peeve... As an author I know how good you feel when you get a review on something you’ve written. Just to know that your muse was able invoke emotions in a reader that makes them feel compelled to comment on your work.


But it absolutely drives me crazy when authors ask for comments. I can even understand as a writer that sometime positive reinforcement and encouragement is enough to keep you pounding away at the keyboard. If someone is moved enough to leave a comment that’s great, but the story I’m reading right now (on Midnight Whispers) the author is practically begging for praise.


They use all caps and ask you to leave a comment before each chapter, and at the end of every chapter. To be honest it’s a real turn off. Maybe it’s just me, but it borders on desperation. Sure I wish I received more comments. But when I do get them I really appreciate them, because I feel like my audience leaves them because they’re heartfelt, not required. Did I mention that said author, doesn’t reply to their comments… Really?


Okay I’m done bitching…

Comments

[aschicca.livejournal.com]

I agree with everyone here. Comments are always such a joy (and even the simple act of leaving kudos on AO3 says so much, and it's so good to receive the notification email for them) but to ask for them it's not something I could ever see myself doing. There's also people who come out and simply tell you that if you don't leave a review on their story chances are they won't write any more chapters to it and that is wrong on so many levels!

Even worse is when people don't even take the time to answer said comments. It doesn't really seem fair to only receive and never even attempt to give back... and besides, what good is it to get a comment and not engage with the person who took the time not only to read your work but to leave something on it? Sharing is half the fun!

[7wildwaysup.livejournal.com]

Yes, I love getting my kudos from AO3 it just makes my day... It always help to keep you motivated when you receive comments, but also just knowing that the fics are being read counts almost as much. So yes, I love seeing the read count on Midnight Whispers, and the page views on livejournal.

But asking for compliments, Oops I mean comments... He, he, he...

Especially if you don't respond after they've left a comment is just rude... Like you and others have said, we took the time to read the fic, and comment, the least they can do is reply...

God it feels good to bitch sometimes... It's good to know I'm not alone...

Hugs Darling ~ Kathleen