The hell with commenting, I'm done.

I know that one one time or another either Februs or Flopsy has been either sick, or in the hospital, or at times both might have been ill. I just tell myself I have to be patient, things I've sent in will be uploaded.

I second what I've seen others write, comments are the lifeblood of this operation, that and those who write submissions and contribute them. So comment, I personally try to answer every comment I get.

3 cheers to the site admins! Also, if anyone wants to add any new comments to my stories, I'd love to have them!

Eric,
I hope you are still reading this thread.
I am one of the ones you commented to. First off, thank you for the comment. I asked for comments and you are one of the two that made a comment after that.
That said I am going to break down your comment and discuss it because I want you to know why people may be having a difficult time with your comments. Comments are very encouraging to authors, or at least to me. I like to write to an appreciative audience. Comments demonstrate that. I also like constructive criticism. I have had both of those. As a matter of fact, I specifically addressed one of the comments I got in the dialog of a later story. Both of those are, in my opinion, the purpose of comments.
No to break down yours. I want you to use this to recognize the purpose and the impact yours have so you can make a correction and then continue to comment. Your heart seems to be in the right place. I am talking about the skill.
Your opening statement, "You asked for comments" demonstrates you are doing this more out of obligation instead of for the love of the story. I am not saying it is what you meant, it is just what it says.
Your rating of my story. Ok, your opinion. I get that.
Spanking not well described. The story you chose to comment on was a non-spanking. A couple of swats is not a spanking, but that was deliberate. Not every story has a full spanking. That spanking came in chapter 3
The last statement, "You have to do better" was just an unnecessary shot. The authors are doing the best they can and writing for the people here are well as ourselves. That comment did not present anything of value. There is no way to correct such a vague criticism and nothing positive about it.
So here is my suggestion. Start with what you like about each story or the way a writer writes. Then move on to specific thoughts or critiques you might have. Many of us appreciate specific ways we can improve our writing, so clear concise critiques help. I bet, if you follow this formula you get some very appreciative responses

Speaking for myself, I welcome negative comments as well as positive ones.

Never mind all the bitching Eric. Just be yourself! Big hearted, freely giving, can't do enough, helpful Eric.

Great to read that my first comment as a newbie may be in the pipeline and not yet rejected.
So sorry to hear of your difficulties and it must be difficult finding someone to help that is familiar with the comprehensive website and the moderation policies.

Glad to read there have been offers of help.

PS Not sure that I got the quote option right as I only got you name in bold and had to cut and paste the text - better luck next time

To quote you highlight the text you want to quote then click quote. For example - if I highlight "Not sure that I got the quote option" and click quote I get:

Eric:

I'll note that I've seen a couple of unnecessarily derogatory comments you've made to other writers, such as something to the effect that crossing up characters was a sign of laziness by the author. While you're certainly entitled to your opinion I would note that your presumptions are not always valid. I've posted over 400 stories on this site and consider myself fairly meticulous; but I still dropped the ball with a story posted last month that required several belated corrections to straighten out.

We're all amateurs here and for some English isn't their primary language. I have no problem with negative commentary (God knows I've earned enough with some of my stories) but don't see the need to belittle or be snide about someone's efforts. Your mileage may vary...

LOL!

As Sheldon Cooper undoubtedly would ask: "Sarcasm?"

--C.K.

Very few of my comments haven't made it through.