Triond: Comments Anyone?
Comment? Don’t Comment?
I recently noticed several things about Triond and I am sure you guys have noticed it too. One being, comments. Simply put, the topic of comments is a pretty broad topic. Are you someone the regularly comments on other people’s work? Do you enjoy when people comment on your stuff? What about the quantity versus quality of comments? Ever think about the amount of views you have versus the amount of comments there is on your article? There is just so much to think about.
Here is my thoughts on the subject. My most popular article got a whooping 150 plus views on it’s first day alone. On that first day of all the people who read it, only four had commented on it. Was that disappointing? Yes and no. I appreciate comments because it tells me who likes and does not like my work. Gives me feedback so I know what I could do to improve. At the same time, I don’t expect everyone who reads my work to click the “I like it” button or to take time to comment. All in all, I appreciate the fact it was read at all.
When it comes to regularly commenting on other people’s work, I can honestly say that I do comment on certain people’s work regularly. When I certain I mean the people who regularly comment on my work as well. This isn’t to say that I don’t comment on other people’s work, I just don’t do it daily or on all of their writings. The main reason for this is because I feel that people who regularly comment on my work and people who value the feedback a little bit more. They want to know what people think about their work and they are willing to put in the time to help you out in return.
When it comes to quantity versus quality, I rather get quality comments then 100 comments that all say, “nice” or “good job”. While those are helpful, there are certain times when maybe a longer comment is needed. I try to be honest with my comments. If I don’t like it I will say so. If I want to know more I usually post a question along with my comment. Constructive criticism is welcome and needed.
This was just one of the things that was one my mind about Triond and the whole commenting world. Please feel free to let me know how you think and view this subject.
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March 27th, 2009 at 6:38 am
I try to leave comments, but it is frustrating that your username and password have to logged in each time. Also, I think a lot of people are reading your articles and those people aren’t regular members, so leaving a comment is even more of a PITA… If leaving comments were to be made easier, then I think you’d see more of them.
Thanks,
Clay
March 27th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I try to leave comments when I can, but sometimes I’ll leave one or two if there’s a lot of articles from the same person.
March 27th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Comments from friends inspire me that’s why I also love leaving comments.
March 28th, 2009 at 3:23 am
Nice article – - I appreciate all comments I receive no matter the content because it shows me that someone took (valuable) time out of their day for me. It’s truly a humbling experience for me.
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
March 28th, 2009 at 4:26 am
Interesting article, thanks for this. I make sure I get round to commenting on all my friends’ articles, particularly the ones who take time out to support me too and I always try and look out for new writers and I know how daunting it can be to get started. It’s interesting about your comment on view totals too, I have a number of poems that had 200+ views quickly but probably only 20-30 comments in the first two days. As you say, it’s nice to know that people are reading your work and I agree with Clay, it can be frustrating loading comments sometimes. I will always try and leave a relevant comment too, rather than just ‘nice work’ although lack of time sometimes makes it difficult. Sorry if this has been a rambly post but I thought you raised some great points.
March 28th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Anyone that I add as a friend I do my best to comment on most of their work. Even those who have never and probably will never reply to mine.
I will put “nice job” or “nice” or something of the sort if I liked their work but truly don’t have anything to say about it. I it also depends on how much time I have. I hate being behind on comments and I read everything that I comment on. So there are times when I’m reading for hours at a time and sometimes it’s hard to think of all the different things to say on some pieces unless of course it strikes my thought process in some way…but even then it depends on what’s going through my head.
Most of the time I try to leave some sort of comment so that the writing knows I was there…Even if it’s only a one to two word comment.
March 30th, 2009 at 2:29 am
i regularly leave comments to all my friends… i try my best to give them comments as the best i can, it doesnt matter if they didnt do the same! i usually leave a short comments, imagine, ill give comments to 50-100 people a day, but its ok, im very consistent!
March 31st, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Ha! Interesting article…what I like most about it is that it has attracted some very long comments here…:D
I personally try to keep my comments positive but balanced with constructive thoughts and/or criticism if I “deem it necessary…” I think that a lot of us today are too harsh a critic when it comes to writing-not many of us take into account how much effort one can put into, say, even a few lines of poetry.
Thank you, by the way, for engaging us in such inclusive articles…it is always interesting talking openly and w/h other people who have similar interests.
-Fresh Writing
April 1st, 2009 at 11:04 am
@ Fresh Writing
Ya know….some people don’t mind the harsh criticism while other’s really take it to heart. I think I take people’s criticism as constructive in hopes that it can help better me as a writer. Other people have seemed to not mind that I don’t write with any particular English sort of training and write as if I am just talking to someone!
@CutestPrincess
I’m with you…sometimes I am commenting on 50 plus people’s work a day. I try hard to leave something more then a simple “nice work” but sometimes that really does do the trick!
@Clay
One of the most frusturating things to me is having to type in the security code before we can post comments. All day yesterday I had to repeat this step several times yesterday!
April 2nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I know people just dont seem to bother with comments I wonder why I bother myself… dam I did it again….
Great write
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:09 am
I, personally try to leave comments when I can because I believe that if you do something to help another, that same thing will happen to you (sort of). I get what you’re saying, though.
I also, usually, try to write a more opened comment than “gud job,” like you said (Good job, by the way, xD), but then again… a comment is simply just a comment.
Good job.