What sort of feedback/concrit/comments do you leave?

[valis2]

I was thinking about that today as I was leaving a comment. I realized that after two years of having a LJ I've begun to review with a system. I'm like that, of course, because I like to break everything down into categories and organize things.

If I didn't like a story---if I skimmed it and didn't finish it---I don't leave feedback. Sometimes when I see a story like that, I'll keep a tab open with the story in it, and wander back to check on it later to see if anyone else says anything. Sometimes those stories never get more than a comment or two, despite being in active comms, so I have a feeling that I'm not the only one who does this.

If I liked a story, but not a lot, and it had a few problems, but I am wary of getting into it with the author, I usually leave a comment that I enjoyed it, or I thank them for sharing the story.

If I liked a story, but not a lot, and it had a few problems, and the author seems to want concrit, then I'll leave a few thoughts, and make certain to add at least one strength I found in the story.

If I liked a story, I usually leave a comment that says something to the tune of "I enjoyed this". Sometimes I'll add something positive about the story.

If I really liked it, I usually try to leave a sentence or two about what strengths the story had, and how much I enjoyed it.

If I loved it, I usually quote a line that I loved and mention how much I enjoyed it. I also tend to get to glow a bit and add a few exclamation points.

Do you have a system of feedback?

Comments

[isiscolo.livejournal.com]

I took a look at zulu_reviews, and wow, am I impressed. I certainly rec with caveats and some discussion, but I (usually) don't bother mentioning stories I don't like with why they don't work for me. I do find those discussions about why a story didn't work for me (or for someone else) really interesting, though, and I frequently have them on the phone or in email with friends.

Of course, perhaps I am sanguine about it because you mention none of my stories. :-)

[zulu]

Well, as I say, sometimes I just get in a mood. But I actually really like trying to figure out why something doesn't work, because I find it helps my own writing. Plus it's interesting to see the ways in which fanfic and original fiction differ in their conventions.

And, hey, watch out: you might show up there at some day. I make no guarantees.