Honest opinion (about some subbies/readers)

I think it's rude to read a story and not even bother leaving a comment!! like, c'mon COMMENT!! gaaahhh!! 

As a writer it is so frustrating having (so many) subbies and only getting a few comments. I don't care about  the number of subbies. Literally. I can't even know if the person who subbed has read my story(s) or not if he/she doesn't comment. Why is it so hard to leave a single comment? when we writers spend hours and hours writing and most of the time we get to no acknowledgement....

I've said this so many times and I don't care if you are going to argue with me.. That some users aren't active on here and bla bla (excuses). I know for sure that some just subscribe, quieltly read the story and leave afterwards and maybe even unsub the story after reading it. Don't say that no one does that. Yes I do know, some just try to catch up on the story (that is on going), but still you can leave atleast one comment, to let the writer know that you are reading his/hers story. Even that isn't an excuse, sorry but it really isnt. 

And no, I am not one of those writers, who says "I wont update until you comment." Literally.. All I want is for you to comment, if you've read my story. I'm not asking or demanding for you to comment on each chapter (on an finished or on going story) that you read (although it's nice to see that :3).. Just know that most of us who write on here, do it because we like to and want to. We want to know what you think about the story...

Most of us have a life outside of aff, some are students, workers and even both thing. Yet I (we) take time off to write and update. Since the summer till now, I've had finals as I am graduating soon. I haven't been able to update as frequently, but literally, I write when I can and update when I can! These past two weeks, I've literally stayed up till 3-5 am writing! Because I don't want my readers to wait too long for an update, because I too miss updating and I genuinly worry that some readers will leave my story, if I don't upate it soon enough. This is just my thoughts and feelings. I've never said these stuff here. I feel like I should, I want people to know that we don't just write for fun.  It means something to most of us, it does to me. 

I do read every comment, try my best to reply back to you guys too now. I will work harder too. I'm not some professional writer, I don't think I'm good or perfect either. I want to become a better writer. I wan't to know how I am doing :/ *sigh*

Knowing that someone out there likes and supports your story feels nice. It's natural to feel this way and now, I don't mean that readers should feel as though writers are some highup people. 

Personally, I feel like continuing on writing, when people comment (it's natural for anyone to feel this way) and it's not about bragging or whatever. I'm not trying to bite anyone lol. I'm being honest here.. I genuinly wish, people would comment more and if they are reading my story. I want to know your thoughts about it. Is that too much to ask.

To be honest, each time I update on any of my story(s), I always feel anxious whilst waiting for my readers to leave a comment on the story/recent update. I frequently on a daily basis check aff, to see if someone has commented on any of my stories.

Your comments MEAN A LOT. I say this a lot. It's not just about wanting compliments here, its also about wanting feedback, wanting to know how is the progress/plot etc going. 

Also, I don't want to leave notes at the end of my story, asking for readers to comment. It almost feels like begging you to comment, heck I literally am!.. Just, I am so tired of it. Idk... Maybe I should quit aff... No, I will not.. not yet. lol..

 

Well, that was my rant... again... probably won't be the last one either.  ha...ha...ha...

 

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jmayo81 #1
As a reader, It's weird this is even a topic. When anyone does something for you, you say thanks. It's natural, it shows appreciation for what the other person did. I wish others would understand, what even the smallest comment means to the author. To me it's just the polite thing to do, you (the author) took the time to write for us to read it, the excitement we get when we see an update, is the same for when you see our comments! I've written before, it's awesome to get feedback, so as to get a pulse on how the reader is comprehending/enjoying the story, or if changes need to be made... hopefully after your heartfelt message, ppl will see that commenting means a lot & will begin doing so, their voice matters to you. Thank you for writing this, sorry you had too.
SunDaeDreamz #2
before I started writing on here, I never really commented on stories I read, but once I started writing, and see how motivating even the simplest comment is, I always try to make at least some small comment. Even just o let the author know that I have read it and enjoyed it.
exocat15 #3
I used to comment like a lot but then I got busier and it became a hassle so I stopped :/ and of course that's not an excuse, but I just wanted to say that I'm trying to start comment more because I know how good it feels to get actual feedback. For all those busy people, keep doing you, don't quit everything just to comment, but maybe setting aside two minutes can be done :)
zan8901 #4
Same. When I got notified that someone has subscribed to my fic, it feels nice, but I get a smile on my face when someone comments. No words can describe the giddiness I feel when someone says how much they enjoy reading it or say their opinion and reactions to it. As a writer, it's one of the best feelings in the world. And as you said, they may subscribe but I know people probably haven't even read it. It can be a bit saddening when you work hard on writing and hoping to make it interesting yet get no feedback (up until a couple of weeks ago I had gone about seven months completely without new comments on my ongoing story, until I made a new one and began updating frequently on both, which was both good and bad since I began neglecting my schoolwork ;_;), even now after about seven almost daily updates I don't get nearly as much as I'd hope to get. Or I'll get lots of comments on a chapter and then nothing the next. Sometimes I wonder if what I write is just not interesting enough.

Thank you so much for writing this, and I hope silent readers read and understand that even a simple comment like "I'm enjoying this story" can seriously motivate a writer to, well, write more! You want quicker updates? Chances are if you comment something kind or something thoughtful about the story, the author will want to write more! People are willingly putting things they have made out there for people to read, and some people like myself get anxious doing so. It's something personal that we spend lots of time thinking over and groaning from writer's block. The tiniest bit of feedback could be helpful!
NoonaYoung #5
I feel you, seriously I'm.
I mean yea, I put a footnote at the end of every chapter telling the readers to drop me a line, if possible. But, sadly the truth is I'll only get one out of the blue. As a writer, sometime I guess we will be pulling out our hair just to perfect the chapter (yes, the backspacing, typing and backspacing again which may take like days or weeks and worse months). Every word is typed after all the hard researches and we put in our soul in it. So, yes, it hurts when there is no one telling you whether it is good or not, what they want to see in the story, what they feel about it and so on. As a reader, I may not be commenting at every chapter as I'm too curious to know what is next and the truth is I don't know to write one. Still, I make it a point to write out my honest and long comment at the last chapter. I want the author to know that I read it, I feel it and I appreciate his/her effort in writing them. I want them to know they are doing a good job in delivering the story to us. Or is that only me?
SHINeeMe08 #6
I feel the same way as you too hehe...and we r the same on the part where you have to check if someone commented on your recent stories but even you're waiting,nothing appears hehe...comments really give inspirations to writers..i hope you can get many comments now hehe...(same with me too:D)
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