How do you like to handle comments?

Active Ink Slinger

0 likes 15 Sep 2017

Is there a specific reply you like to make to thank someone for reading who takes the time to comment?

Aside from thanking them, do you feel anything more needs to be said based on their "comment" or "critique"?

Just curious. dontknow

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Unknown User

0 likes 15 Sep 2017

Depends on the comment. If they comment on or critique a specific aspect of the story or have a question, I might respond to that. If it is an especially good, well-written comment, I might compliment them on their comment. If they comment about wanting to read more, I might point out other stories I've written that are in the same vein or that are related (since many of my stories are in the same fictitious setting and I occasionally have characters from one pop up as supporting cast in another). Most comments, however, tend to be very short and along the lines of "Nice/good story" and those don't really merit more than a thank you at most.

Master_Jonathan

Active Ink Slinger

0 likes 16 Sep 2017

Same here. If someone writes a comment, I always try to answer it, even if it's just a "Thanks for reading my story. I'm glad you liked it!" answer. If someone writes more or asks a question or showers me with praise ;) I will write more. But as seeker said, most comments are short and to the point. Not everyone writes paragraphs (although some have!)

Gallo

Advanced Wordsmith

0 likes 16 Sep 2017

I always try reply to every comment made on my stories; even if I just like the comment. It's basic good manners for me. Criticism? I take it and consider it next time I write.

Buz

The Linebacker

0 likes 16 Sep 2017

I prefer to send the commenter a personal note through private messaging. I like to keep the comment section under my story clean without any of my return comments. I like that we have the option though.