openthighs_sarah
Literotica Guru
- Joined
- Feb 8, 2003
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- 713
I don't visit this forum too often, but occasionally I'll take a peek and see if anything looks interesting or if someone has a question, especially if I recognize the name.
Looking at the first page of posts right this moment, I see that 13 of 40 threads have received no replies, and 19 other threads have received less than 10 replies (including repeat posts by the original thread-starter).
I think the views and replies could be significantly higher if the thread titles and contents were more descriptive. Simply using "Looking for feedback" or "Great story" or some variant of those two titles probably won't mean much to the average poster unless they recognize your name.
I'm no authority, but I thought I would provide some suggestions for getting more responses in this forum. They're untested and completely speculative, and most likely at least half of them are wrong.
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1) If you have a question about feedback itself, or about a story you read or posted, try to include the core of the question in the title. "What's a normal vote/view ratio?" is much better than "Question about feedback."
2) If you're praising a story, include the author's name and, if possible, an indication of why it's worth anyone's time to read your post (and maybe the story). "Wicked sexy new anal story by sheath" will draw my eye much more than "Great story." Once I open the post, I want to know why it's good and I want a link to the story. Be as descriptive as you can, even if you don't think you can write too well.
3) If you're damning a story for which the author hasn't explicitly requested public feedback, do it privately if you have to do it at all. Send feedback directly to the author.
4) If you want feedback on your own story, be friendly and descriptive, even with the title. "Looking for feedback" won't attract anyone unless they're bored, they recognize your name, they're feeling altruistic, or they want to get their post counts up. The best feedback comes from people who are unbiased but excited by the subject -- so get those people to read your story. "Feedback request for short M/F/F spanking story" would be something I'd click (especially knowing it's short). Inside the post, ask a few questions you'd like to have answered about the reader's response to the story -- a lot of people won't be able to give truly descriptive feedback, but most people will be willing to answer a question or two.
5) Use a message icon if it's appropriate. They're silly but they do make a thread stand out a little, and it couldn't hurt.
6) If someone gives you public feedback, respond to them (in public or in private). People want to know you read the feedback, otherwise they won't be inclined to offer it next time.
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That's it. Use any of the above suggestions at your own risk, and good luck with your posts!
mistress of unsolicited advice,
sarah
Looking at the first page of posts right this moment, I see that 13 of 40 threads have received no replies, and 19 other threads have received less than 10 replies (including repeat posts by the original thread-starter).
I think the views and replies could be significantly higher if the thread titles and contents were more descriptive. Simply using "Looking for feedback" or "Great story" or some variant of those two titles probably won't mean much to the average poster unless they recognize your name.
I'm no authority, but I thought I would provide some suggestions for getting more responses in this forum. They're untested and completely speculative, and most likely at least half of them are wrong.
_______
1) If you have a question about feedback itself, or about a story you read or posted, try to include the core of the question in the title. "What's a normal vote/view ratio?" is much better than "Question about feedback."
2) If you're praising a story, include the author's name and, if possible, an indication of why it's worth anyone's time to read your post (and maybe the story). "Wicked sexy new anal story by sheath" will draw my eye much more than "Great story." Once I open the post, I want to know why it's good and I want a link to the story. Be as descriptive as you can, even if you don't think you can write too well.
3) If you're damning a story for which the author hasn't explicitly requested public feedback, do it privately if you have to do it at all. Send feedback directly to the author.
4) If you want feedback on your own story, be friendly and descriptive, even with the title. "Looking for feedback" won't attract anyone unless they're bored, they recognize your name, they're feeling altruistic, or they want to get their post counts up. The best feedback comes from people who are unbiased but excited by the subject -- so get those people to read your story. "Feedback request for short M/F/F spanking story" would be something I'd click (especially knowing it's short). Inside the post, ask a few questions you'd like to have answered about the reader's response to the story -- a lot of people won't be able to give truly descriptive feedback, but most people will be willing to answer a question or two.
5) Use a message icon if it's appropriate. They're silly but they do make a thread stand out a little, and it couldn't hurt.
6) If someone gives you public feedback, respond to them (in public or in private). People want to know you read the feedback, otherwise they won't be inclined to offer it next time.
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That's it. Use any of the above suggestions at your own risk, and good luck with your posts!
mistress of unsolicited advice,
sarah
