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fangirlunderground-blog · 6 years

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Meta Monday

It seems so simple, right? Fanfiction thrives on community: readers rely on writers to create the stories we love, while writers rely on readers to let them know their work is appreciated.

But nothing is ever that simple when it comes to human interaction, especially online. Readers don’t comment, leaving writers to feel hurt and discouraged, even resentful. After putting so much of their time and energy into a story, it’s fair to expect that readers make the comparatively little effort it takes to leave a comment. On the other hand, readers struggle, too. Some don’t know what to say, while others do but are earnestly too anxious or shy to say it. And both are confused why their kudos—a word literally meaning praise—aren’t enough.

I wanted today’s rec list to help (and explain) both sides of this struggle. If you do find it helpful, be sure to let the original posters know, and check out my last Meta Monday on commenting for even more. 💛

Fandom - Commenting II

[USERSCRIPT] Comment as you read on AO3 by @ravenel, I saw [a post] about how it’d be nice to review fics on AO3 as you read. A little while back, because I was so in awe of the Clexa fic writers, I made this userscript (can install on Firefox by using Greasemonkey and on Chrome by using Tampermonkey) so that I could do just that. (Mirror Link)

Don’t feel guilty if you can’t comment on fics by @telesilla, @codenamecesare, and @cookiedoughmeagain, […] Look I don’t care why you don’t comment. But if you sit there after reading my fic and feel a sense of dread while looking at a blank comment form, then do us both a favor and just hit the kudos button. I want you to be entertained. I want you to walk away smiling or…idk turned on or, really, anything positive. If all you feel is guilt, how is that fun for anyone? (Mirror Link)

[COMIC] Fanfiction Isn’t Free by @jaciopara, Hi, I’m bitter about people not commenting on fics. I’m sad seeing all these authors get so discouraged because no one comments. It takes like 5 seconds! just do it!! Don’t know what to type? Me neither! Here’s some handy pre-written comments for you! (Mirror Link)

How do authors feel about kudos? & Initial Results by @longlivefeedback, This is the first real breakdown of our kudos survey. I’m starting this with the major takeaways, but you can find graphs and more in-depth discussion, including potential reasons, below the cut! (Mirror Link)

How do you comment on smut? by @ao3commentoftheday, The age old question: what do I say about “the sex”? There are a few routes you can take with this one, anon, and I think it comes down to a combination of the type of smut it is and how comfortable you are talking about it. (Mirror Link)

How to comment on fanfictions by @headcanonsfromremnant, Comments are the one thing that keep fanfiction writers going. I can’t say that often enough and it has been definitely true for me. But back when I’ve started reading fanfictions I didn’t really know that every writer really does appreciate comments and what kind of comments writers would appreciate. That’s why I wanted to make a post that might hopefully give some inspiration to those who never know what to say when commenting on a story. (Mirror Link)

LLF Comment Project by @longlivefeedback, This is an initiative organized by longlivefeedback to improve communication between readers and authors. Authors are often unsure of how to invite readers to comment, or specify precisely what sort of feedback they’re looking for, without feeling pushy or demanding. Many readers aren’t certain whether an author will appreciate a certain type of comment […] and so decide not to comment at all.

Other ways to support writers by @ao3commentoftheday, I want to support writers but I don’t have the energy to right now let alone comment. What else can I do? (Mirror Link)

Passively devouring content is killing fandom by @saucywenchwritingblog, I’ve seen five different authors take down, or prepare to take down, their posted works on Ao3 this week. At the same time, I’ve seen several people wishing there was more new content to read. I’ve also seen countless posts by authors begging for people to leave comments and kudos. (Mirror Link)

Readers who don’t comment by @ao3commentoftheday, […] Readers who don’t comment aren’t a scourge. Writers that want more comments aren’t demanding. We’re all just human beings trying to get along as best we can. I think if we can remember that, we’ll all be better off. I don’t hate you if you don’t comment. But I do hope that, sometimes, you do. (Mirror Link)

Some recommendations for showing your appreciation for fic by @galacticprideandprejudice, I never know how to make this post, largely because I write fic and so I don’t want it to come across as a “do this for me.” But I see my peers and friends routinely stating that they don’t know how their fics are being received and feel as though they are shouting their fic into a void and that it is wildly disheartening. (Mirror Link)

Why silent readers behave the way they do by @salt-of-the-ao3 & @undead-gay-trekkie, […] Sometimes I get the feeling that authors, here on tumblr or elsewhere, are stuck in a mindset of bitterness and resentment towards readers that don’t comment (”lurkers”). We talk endlessly about why they should comment, why it’s terrible they don’t, how sad and angry it makes us not to get feedback (I’m probably guilty of this, too). And those are all very valid emotions! But still, this builds a lot of pressure on lurkers witnessing that entire debate, which I think is detrimental. (Mirror Link)

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userpoe · 3 years

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I was tagged by @fisforfulcrum thanks sweetie 😘

Why did you choose your URL?

I was really getting back into my sequels spin and wanted something short and snappy to change to, but I also wanted it to be connected to Poe in some way. Since all the good Poe urls were taken, on a whim I checked to see if zoriis was available. It was, so I changed to it and it...just sort of became my brand? I don't ever wanna change from it I don't think...unless a really good Poe url opens up anyway, which I doubt. And I get a serious seratonin rush whenever anyone refers to me by my url in the tags idk why.

Any side blogs?

I have my x reader fic blog @luminouspoes where I use to reblog all my recs + post my fics before I decided to move all my bullshit here. I'm also co-mod of @thedamereynetwork because I love my babies.

How long have you been on tumblr?

Since 2011/2012. I didn't really get active on here until late 2013, though.

Do you have a queue tag?

the classic and very original "queue". I use to do the snazzy quotes thing but I can never stick to one for very long. I've debated here and there making a new queue tag, maybe with a sw quote, but eh who has the spoons for that.

Why did you start your blog in the first place?

Initially back when, it was meant to help me with my nonfiction writing. Instead, Tumblr ended up being instrumental in me discovering fanfic and honing my fiction writing craft through that. I remade my blog a shit ton of times as a teenager, though, and the thing that kept me coming back was all the pretty content and my friends. Plus, where else am I gonna be this weird on? Twitter? Hell no.

Why did you choose your icon/pfp?

Because I thought the Poe emoji on the Star Wars app was precious. Then, for pride month, I decided to add the aroace flag behind him because well. I'm asexual and dubiously aromantic, and I hc Poe being aspec, so I thought it'd be nice. Did you know his second X-Wing kind of has the same color palette as the aroace flag? It's pretty damn cool still not Black One but cool

Why did you choose your header?

Because @abelmorales and @michaelperry are responsible for me falling head over heels with Michael Perry and I wanted to include (1) soft perfect angel teacher man on my blog somehow fjsjsjskss so soft af flannel clad grading papers Michael it was.

What’s your post with the most notes?

This Poe gifset here, which astonishes me given how many braincells I had to rub together to figure out how to phrase the captions (the irony, I know). I guess we have a thing for competency and forearms in this fandom?

How many mutuals do you have?

A few! Dunno how many dunno how one would know that.

How many follows do you have?

Too many, in my opinion??? There's almost 1.2k of you now and I don't know why you're all here but I appreciate it nonetheless.

How many people do you follow?

Little under 200 and most of those are inactive anymore. I'm pretty picky abt what I follow cos of my anxiety and also idk if you've noticed but most of my interests revolve around shit that's been over for several years. And a lot of blogs are really ship-oriented, and I just...don't vibe with shipping communities so I try to stay on the outskirts of all that.

Also I'm pretty guarded about who I follow due to years of casual aphobia being thrown around this site, and now wariness about how blogs act abt neurodivergent folk and characters

...but if anyone knows of any more active Oscar blogs that are nice abt Poe and the sequels or moffat era dw blogs...please let me know fjdksks my dash is always dead

Have you ever made a shitpost?

With my brand of humor I think most of my jokey posts kind of teeters on it. But I don't think I've ever outright done a shitpost.

How often do you use tumblr each day?

*coughs* pretty often. I'm a slow scroller, so it takes me awhile to get through the dashboard to start with and I also like checking the edit tags and then if I go through a blog I can end up going down a rabbit hole of looking through their posts or their tag about a show or movie or character I like and then whoops where has the time gone. But I'm kind of pulling myself away from scrolling so much on Tumblr, if anything so my dashboard is a little more active when I do hop on, and also so I can get some other hobbies in like writing or reading (working through the second to all the boys book rn!)

Did you have a fight with another blog once?

*laughs my ass off* no. I stick to my lane, if someone posts something that I'm uncomfortable with or I disagree with, I just... unfollow? I'm not interested in vague posting people either, I don't see the damn point. This is my little internet cottage and I don't see the point in fighting the village when I can just ignore them and care for fellow wanderers, ya feel?

Though, come to think of it, I have told off a fair few anonymous asks who were trying to bully my friends or mutuals but. I don't know if we can really count that or not.

How do you feel about “you need to reblog this” posts?

[wibbles hand] I think some can veer a little too closely to guilt tripping the readers, but if it's something really important, I understand the urgency.

Do you like tag games?

I do! They're a lot of fun, I just wish I had the spoons more often to do them. I also tend to freak out because I never know who to tag because I'm simultaneously worried I'll be annoying if I do tag someone, and if I forget someone I'll make them feel left out.

Which of your mutuals do you think is tumblr famous?

First off, Laura's answer to this question is so damn precious I'm going to cry, love you babes. Second of all, I genuinely think all my mutuals are Tumblr famous. Like in my head I'm just like "that person is so fucking awesome oh my god they're so cool I bet they have so many followers they deserve it all their posts are exquisite". I love my mutuals and there's a good chance (see: yes) that if we're mutuals I consider u my friend in my head I'm just too shy to admit it out loud yet jdjdks

Do you have a crush on a mutual?

I literally get hearts in my eyes everytime I go down my dashboard. I am platonically kissing you all on the cheek and giving you cocoa. I love you.

no pressure tags: @bee-dameron @djarinsbeskar @michaelperry @abelmorales @starryeyedstories @misterrimpossible @exlibrisastra and @princedimitris and anyone else I may be blanking on

#tag games

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