[ SECRET POST #2749 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2749 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Except that the readers aren't obligated to do jack shit.

As a fanartist, myself, it's the same thing. Sure, feedback would be nice, but it's not an expectation. Not even when I spend 20 - 30 hours on a single piece.

Unless something is a gift to a specific recipient (in which case, only that recipient should feel like they must say something), no one owes you anything. Get over yourself.

Also, I see mention of "positive feedback" in this secret over and over again, but absolutely no call for criticism.
So I'm thinking this is just a cry for ass kissery.
No thank you.

[(Anonymous)]

Just because you don't necessarily want constructive criticism doesn't mean you're only interested in ass kissery, though?

[(Anonymous)]

Um.

What's in between that then? Because there's either constructive criticism, or just telling people you liked something. I mean that sincerely--what is your idea of the in-between?

[(Anonymous)]

But that's a false equivalency. Telling people you liked something =/= ass kissery. There's a difference between a sincere compliment and sucking up, and your question isn't really making that distinction.

[ketita]

If people find it difficult to write "good job" or see it as unnecessary, why do you think they'd be up to writing paragaraphs-long constructive criticism?

Also, tbh, the issue of criticism is a different one from feedback. Proper criticism takes a lot more investment by the reader (I know, I beta), and is a way bigger time investment. It's a different type of reading. Demanding that people not only enjoy your work but also invest time and effort into helping you improve as a writer is a bit much, don't you think?

The thread is about people expressing/not expressing enjoyment of a fic. Critique is another kettle of fish.

[(Anonymous)]

diff annon.

TBH, because if all I have to say is "good job" then that's what the kudos or like button is for.

I freak out trying to write to people one on one. I don't really do it unless I have something that I can convince myself is original and worth saying.