[ SECRET POST #4133 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #4133 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Yes, same. Replying is such a nerve-racking mindfuck for me that I'm actually more comfortable being considered rude or ungrateful. Or not getting feedback at all, if that's the reason the reader does it.

[(Anonymous)]

OP here. That was a lot of the reasons why I never replied to comments initially--I didn't want to be that author who blackmailing their readers with gratitude, and anxiety that I would say something stupid and the reader would suddenly realize that their comment was totally misplaced, because I was actually a dumbass!

Anyway, that was then, and this is now and I treasure every one.

[(Anonymous)]

How exactly does someone "blackmail" with gratitude???

Like, would you rather people not review at all unless it's an in depth review? Not everyone has time to even leave a simple "I love this!" or "Please update soon", much less write out a whole review that's three paragraphs long. Obviously, you're not obligated to reply and thank people, but if you're not willing to do that then ... well, don't be surprised if people stop reviewing all together.

I'm sorry but I just don't see what there is to be anxious about here. If someone can take the time to (possibly) get over their own anxiety and takes a moment out of their day to leave you positive feedback, then the least that you (or anyone else) can do is to say "thanks" imo.

Also, I'm really baffled that anyone would think someone who replies to say "thanks" is only doing it to make their story seem more popular. It's a horrible assumption - when did politeness and good manners go out of style?? JFC

[(Anonymous)]

What a kind comment. It’s sure to make AYRT feel less anxious. Good job!

[(Anonymous)]

Right ... because this kind of reply wouldn’t make anyone anxious either. Congrats to you as well.

For the record, I deal with anxiety too. I know lots of people do, so it wasn’t my intention make things worse for anyone. I’m just trying to understand why it would be so stressful or difficult for anyone to give a simple “thanks” to someone online. Even people who are super shy and introverted are usually capable of doing that much (eventually), so it’s a pretty weak excuse to me. But hey, that’s just my opinion. I’m glad OP has been able to (mostly) get over their issues with comments and replies.

[(Anonymous)]

I'm sorry but I just don't see what there is to be anxious about here. This is some prime grade A bullshit here. And if you really were anxious...like EVER..you would know that that is one of the worst things you can say.

You don't get it, fine. But OP already said that they USED to think this and now they don't, so just quit with judgey attitude.