Since the above author commented on this old theme I decided to also. I almost always answer a comment, although it may be several days old before I see it. If it's just a "Hot story" or a comment someone posts on every story, I probably won't reply. I never thank someone for a vote, as I don't bother to see who voted. What I don't understand is why such a small percentage of readers actually vote and/or comment. Voting is such a simple and quick process. Good or bad, vote! Also, although I don't relish receiving negative comments, I'd like to know why someone didn't like my story. Instead of only praise, I'd like to sometimes receive constructive criticism. It, at least, would make the praise that much sweeter.
I am fairly certain Ajax started this forum why does anyone care?
Gee, Sprite... that's like getting a divorce and never been married!!,,,,
scoring and commenting is fine ,,however .just being read and viewed is what is the real jewel ,,to be read by your peers .. means more than anything ,, even ones that don't like ..a view is still a view
I always score and comment on stories I read. With my own stories I think it's nice that someone takes the time to let me know they enjoyed it. Or didn't, if that's the case. However, the fact that it's been viewed and read makes me feel that someone has appreciated my work.
When I read a story I always comment and score on that story. When it comes to my own stories or poems I get a massive kick out of the fact that hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people have read them, for little me, just a no-one woman, living in a no-where place that is such a compliment. I don't expect a comment or a score but I have been very lucky and received both on my writing and I'm always blown away when people take their time to do that.
Happiness will never come to those who don’t appreciate what they already have
I don't mind if I get a reply from an author or not if I've scored their story.
I like comments on my stories good, bad or indifferent. I always reply back and answers questions or explain things. I try and comment on the stories I've read. I may not comment right away but I will comment.
Generally getting quite a few comments and votes leads to more views.
I love the comments, but I've got to admit I've been drawn into the voting. Damn it. I fight it, I do. But I'm weak.
Getting few votes can feel like a punch in the gut. A person spends countless hours creating, writing, and proofing, thinking it's the best one they've written to date.
Then, the story gets a handful of votes and few comments. Ouch.
Comments can be like mini-deconstructions of stories. They give the author a chance to answer some questions and then ponder what they could have done differently.
Regardless, both or neither tell me I still have a lot to learn.
Hmmm...
Has there ever been a deconstruction thread for stories?
For example, if a story has done well, voting, comments, etc. have some of the better writers or Mods explained in some detail why that particular story was so well written?
At first glance, it does seem time consuming to do this. All the Mods are volunteers and it would be a lot to ask of them.
Just a thought... it would be neat to see this done. Then other writers could take from that and apply those insights into their next project.
Agree its best practice for the author to acknowledge the feedback. But if the reader has enjoyed the story, its also good manners for them to let the author know!
The comments really are a type of personal, and helpful, interaction between reader and writer, the scores are less so because they are not identified with any particular reader, unless I’m overlooking something. The scores are made anonymously. Comments are really helpful in providing feedback because they give the reader a chance to explain why they liked or didn’t like something about the story. With a simple numerical score alone you won’t know why it was given, so it isn’t really helpful at all in providing feedback to a writer.