#ao3 commenting

[acedemonloki]

I was going to take a depression nap this evening, but while checking my email before trying to nap, I saw someone had left a super kind comment on my little oneshot fic. I am no longer going to take that nap. I have just enough serotonin to be awake. That one comment made my whole day!

[imaginarylifetimes]

Because this came up somewhere on a post on my dash earlier, I thought I'd mention:

I have two AO3 accounts, and imaginarylifetimes isn't the one I'm logged into 99% of the time. Should I have migrated over years ago? Yes! Is it a mental hurdle that I just can't get over because I'd have to deal with bookmarks and subscriptions and then the way that I used to bookmark things before google bookmarks died (that I'm still upset about because they didn't notify people)? Absolutely.

If you see me reblogging a fic and saying that I loved it and then don't see imaginarylifetimes in the comments/kudos, this is why!

[felifiran]

I hate how one or two weird guest comments has me looking at all guest comments like this:

[lunarriviera]

it's honestly so easy y'all.

if i finish your fic, you get a kudos.

if i liked it, i leave a comment.

that's it. that's all. don't overthink it. keep it simple. it's no big deal, it's only gratitude.

[weqsterly]

when im commenting on ao3 works im literally a different person, there are SO MANY thoughts going through my head i struggle to make coherent sentences. which you all have probably noticed by now. its literally me trying to figure out what to say and just having endless compliments and praise but struggling to word it and it comes out an absolute mess, so i apologize to the people that have to read those IM JUST TRYING TO SAY I LOVED IT THATS ALL! sometimes ill just comment like one word because i dont even want to attempt to collect my thoughts. i ramble, a lot. as you can clearly see.

[tsuki-chibi]

Omg there is this commenter on AO3 going through my fics and all they’re doing is pointing out typos and mistakes... chapter by chapter... line by line. It’s like having a beta reader I never asked for.

It’s so disheartening to see my hard work reduced to that; I had to ask them to stop. I’m sure they think they’re helping, but they’re really not.

Please don’t do this to people unless an author asks for it. I don’t mind if people point out the occasional error but it’s super shitty to get ten AO3 notification emails and have every one be about mistakes I’ve made.

[anarchycox]

gentle reminder that commenting on a story with the phrase "I hope you update soon" may seem enthusiastic and excited to you but can read as demanding and aggressive to the writer.

Alternates that are great:

Can't wait to see what happens next

So excited for whatever is coming up

Really looking forward to more.

These all reflect the same thing and can feel less...pushy.

Other writer add alternatives to the list if you have them.

[kuromikoneko]

AO3 Commenting Tips

Thanks to Mayka, @supercattuccino for these awesome hints!

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