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

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I try hard to give feedback because I am only a consumer, not a producer.

That's a great attitude! It reminds me of Ebert's Law, which I wholeheartedly agree with, which states that one must not be an expert in something to be able to judge it.

For work that's intrigued me, sometimes I ask the author questions about the story or their motivation for writing something in particular.

Ooh, that's a great habit! It certainly encourages discussion. That's awesome!

There are a few other BNFs who always seem to ack people's comments no matter how many or how short they are. And they still find time to write.

Yeah, a lot of people in fandom are just wonderful, honestly. I've loved my time in fandom so far. There are many people who work so hard and do so much for fandom, and are just so nice too. I mean, you can't avoid unpleasant people anywhere, but the presence of so many committed, caring individuals in fandom is wonderful.

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Thanks for your quick and kind reply. It's great to hear that there are plenty of folks who just enjoy fandom for its own sake and the community it provides. See you there!