Comments That Make Your Day

[oneagainst]

even if I did miss a single period, like SOMEone felt the need to point out.

I can still remember the stunned silence as I got to the end of that sentence... I stopped but it hadn't. I couldn't believe it, I nearly clicked away. Your attention to detail was noted.

 

[oneagainst]

@NoTalentHack I just couldn't help myself. Such and epic tome, such an offhand comment

And then this comment on the bottom of your story: "YAWN inducing, finally got to the bottom of page one, saw another 7... longwinded, not sticking around for the end"

Thankfully for the edification of us all, he managed to stem the overflowing tide of ennui long enough to click to the bottom and leave his comment.

Then: "@oneagainst... That's about the funniest comment I have ever read on here. Loose/lose, too/to... the creative use of quote marks, the change from 1st to 3rd, I usually forgive them all. It is an amateur site, at the very basic level. It's not for me to judge a writer's abilities... you just do not know how far they are reaching to try and express their thoughts. You have better eyes than me, I missed it, and your comment reveals the truth, that this author needs to be picked up on such a heinous travesty."

And: "The user @oneagainst correctly pointed out that a full stop is missing from Page 2. Well, not only that, there's also an error on Page 3. These things have upset me greatly. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. Yet, somehow, I still found myself giving this 5*"

Sorry, it's starting to turn into a grammar nazi pile on

 

[NoTalentHack]

Another really nice one from an Anon:

I love how you fully articulate the specific feelings that come with a betrayal like this. Most stories just hint and assume, and yes it's in our backbrain, we kind of "know" but it's usually nebulous. I really enjoyed how detailed you were; it brought clarity in a different way than other stories. You are an amazing author and clever communicator.

Of course, another person told me I’m only good at writing toxic man babies and doormats, so, you know. Some you win, some you lose.

 

[Red_Owl]

I have gotten two comments that made my day
"Wow wow WOW!!! One of the best succubus stories I’ve ever read!!" From an anonymous reader
And
"Thoroughly enjoy your succubus stories — intriguing and highly erotic. Please continue to share whatever emerges from your vivid imagination. A single illustration can serve as a “cover jacket” to your stories if you continue to add an illustration, but not necessary to enhance your storyline or the outrageously erotic characters." From @Migbird

 

[gordo12]

Two nice comments this morning: Same reader, one comment relates to the other.

On April Fool - No Longer

Always on the search for new and clever plots. You nailed it sir.

On April Fools - Gotcha

Another clever twist

 

[Djmac1031]

My first negative feedback on The Devil And Sister Em.

Although, is it actually FEEDBACK if they didn't bother to actually read the story?

Anonymous about 1 hour ago
Thanks for at least including the 'anal' tag and saving me from reading five pages of that crap, pun intended.

I'll probably delete this comment later as it serves no purpose.

But for now it makes me laugh.

 

[Publius68]

Most of the comments we seem to post here are either glowing praise or amusingly idiotic morons posting their Ls. Both are delicious. I have a third type of comment that really makes my day more than the other two combined.

When I am writing a series, and people start weighing in with worries or desires about where it should go next, or feel the need to make predictions about what is coming. That tells me that I am engaging people enough for them to care about what happens next. It also tells me which characters I've written are engaging the readers.

Also, I have a special evil thrill when I read confident predictions that are logical, but also WAY off base. I love to see those, where people are confident abut what is happening next, and they have it totally backwards in one way or another. Those dishes pair well with a glass of, "Well, I didn't see that coming! In retrospect, it makes perfect sense." That means I am keeping readers on their toes!

 

[shakna]

Most of the comments we seem to post here are either glowing praise or amusingly idiotic morons posting their Ls. Both are delicious. I have a third type of comment that really makes my day more than the other two combined.

When I am writing a series, and people start weighing in with worries or desires about where it should go next, or feel the need to make predictions about what is coming. That tells me that I am engaging people enough for them to care about what happens next. It also tells me which characters I've written are engaging the readers.

Also, I have a special evil thrill when I read confident predictions that are logical, but also WAY off base. I love to see those, where people are confident abut what is happening next, and they have it totally backwards in one way or another. Those dishes pair well with a glass of, "Well, I didn't see that coming! In retrospect, it makes perfect sense." That means I am keeping readers on their toes!

When you get a fan begging you not to kill a character, and explaining what they so very much love about said character... Well... It changes one's mind.

 

[Smuttyandfun]

This reader's enthusiasm for my story Accidental Valentine, made me laugh.

OMG... this needs to be a series... Write your own smutty romance novel with these two... The two-timing asshole getting his due, them getting married, or whatever... I would read the shit out of that...

 

[gordo12]

Always nice to return after a few days away to a comment like this:

Homeless:

I'd like to leave a comment, but I can't see what I'm typing right now. Must have some type of infection or other. Damn eyes are still leaking.

 

[NoTalentHack]

A lovely pair of comments came in over the last couple of days by nogravy. The first was on At the End of the Tour, one of the first stories I wrote:

What amazes me about many of the people who read stories on this site, is that they don't recognize how effective the tales are when they read them. They make value and judgment comments as if real people did the things in the story, rather than being simply the fantasy representation of a storyteller. And commenting on an idea, rather than the craft of the story itself is a completely chickenshit thing to do. This story for example has well-defined characters, who drive a compelling plot, and it follows the classic three-act arc of the perfect story. The dialogue is what sets it completely apart from many others in that it is perfectly composed while still conveying the complete sense of the scene from which it is taken. This is a five-star story, and anyone who can't recognize that is just ignorant in the dictionary sense of the word. I enjoyed it immensely, and admire the author for their talent.

The second was on Funeral Dirge for a Fairytale, its sort-of sequel:

Magnificent. My comments about the first installment say it all, but I have to add that simply being a good craftsperson isn't enough. One must have heart to write content like this. Five easy stars from me.

 

[32aa]

From "You're not a serial rapist" Chapter 24 "Bill and Valerie". Made my day. From 'Anon"

Anonymous
beautiful
This is a glorious, well-written romance story, the way romance stories should be written. Marvelous characters together with an engaging story and tender and beautifully written love scenes add up to a very moving story that tugs at the heart. This chapter is not a stand-alone; this story needs to be read from the first chapter to be properly understood and fully appreciated. Five stars for this chapter and for a wonderful author.

 

[Red_Herring4]

Received this little gem on my latest:

"Your writing has a robust, savory flavor with a rich dose of umami and smoke. I found I enjoyed it more while drinking a crisp glass of Chenin Blanc."

Anyone else get comments like this that are merely thinly veiled references to consuming other members of your species?

 

[Djmac1031]

"Your writing has a robust, savory flavor with a rich dose of umami and smoke. I found I enjoyed it more while drinking a crisp glass of Chenin Blanc."

"Best regards,
Hannibal Lecter"

 

[MillieDynamite]

Received this little gem on my latest:

"Your writing has a robust, savory flavor with a rich dose of umami and smoke. I found I enjoyed it more while drinking a crisp glass of Chenin Blanc."

Anyone else get comments like this that are merely thinly veiled references to consuming other members of your species?

Wonderful word, umami, meaty, gritty, and flavorful all on its own. He's a cunning linguist, I suppose.

 

[Red_Herring4]

He's a cunning linguist, I suppose.

I'd much prefer that he eat pussy than eat me.

 

[theWollstonecraftWoman]

I'd much prefer that he eat pussy than eat me.

I think, Millie was intending to say the word was a good word and didn't mean to support his cannibalistic phraseology. I have received comments about eating me out, but not one about eating me, veiled thinly or other wise.

Edit, added the word not after but and before one, changes the meaning a little.

 

[MillieDynamite]

I think, Millie was intending to say the word was a good word and didn't mean to support his cannibalistic phraseology. I have received comments about eating me out, but not one about eating me, veiled thinly or other wise.

Edit, added the word not after but and before one, changes the meaning a little.

I think, my dear friend, I intended to say what I said. Yes, the comment was freaking creepy but funny as well.

 

[oneagainst]

The last chapter of When One Day We Are Gone:

"WTF this is no way to end this story! Just when it's gotten so good. You should be Ashamed of yourself, to just quit like this"

Huh... I never quit, it's all about the antici.......

 

[MillieDynamite]

The last chapter of When One Day We Are Gone:

"WTF this is no way to end this story! Just when it's gotten so good. You should be Ashamed of yourself, to just quit like this"

Huh... I never quit, it's all about the antici.......

Sorry for you reader not understanding it is your story and not his.

 

[NoTalentHack]

From an anon on Unwanted Memories:

A wonderful story! I lost myself in the prose, taken on a powerful journey of discovery and love reclaimed. This is simply one of the best stories I’ve read on this site. An earlier comment suggested that it should be in the romance section, not loving wives and I must agree.
The mind is an amazing place! Over eight years ago, my wife suffered a trauma not unlike Liz/Beth. Hers was devastating and I thought I lost her forever. Thanks to some wonderful doctors and medications, part of her came back to me. Now we take it one day at a time.
Thanks! You can’t possibly imagine how much this story helped me!

 

[Rob_Royale]

The MC in my last story was from Sarasota, Florida. He was born to performers in the Ringling circus. That's only the beginning of the weirdness, so I'll spare you, but apparently, someone enjoyed it. I got this a few days ago. It won't mean anything to anyone else but it made me smile.

This message contains feedback for: Rob_Royale
This feedback was sent by: Anonymous

Comments:

I live in sarasota.. cool AF to see it mentioned here. great job on bringing in the circus.. well played!

*DO NOT hit the REPLY button to respond to this email.*

 

[KeithD]

Received a comment today from a named reader on my sr71plt "Clouds over Antibes" novella that illustrates what is helpful in addition to complimentary:

"Well written, not too complicated, plenty of intrigue and deception with loads of sex. Compulsive reading."

 

[onehitwanda]

On Walking with Sam from Anonymous, of course.

A simple story. Very simple. You describe scenes of romance and sex like a god. But there is much less romance in this story, instead we get some kind of comic. Please, if you continue to plan to put family problems in the foreground, pay more attention to romance. In this story, I didn't notice the spark between the girls at all. They barely knew each other and in a moment they can't live without each other.

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[ThatNewGuy]

On Walking with Sam from Anonymous, of course.

A simple story. Very simple. You describe scenes of romance and sex like a god. But there is much less romance in this story, instead we get some kind of comic. Please, if you continue to plan to put family problems in the foreground, pay more attention to romance. In this story, I didn't notice the spark between the girls at all. They barely knew each other and in a moment they can't live without each other.

"They barely knew each other and in a moment they can't live without each other." Rubbish. What story was this person reading? Willa and Sam first meet at the park in Autumn. We're told that they continue to meet three or four times a week at the park for some time. I went back to check and it's not until "Spring unfurled her glory" that they have their first date and romantic encounter. That's a far cry from "in a moment they can't live without each other."

"Walking with Sam" is a terrific story about how Sam and Willa's friendship blossoms into love and how that love helps Sam break free from an awful husband. The way Beth comes to embrace Willa is a lovely touch, especially in the epilogue. These are living, breathing characters who develop rich, fully realized relationships. "Pay more attention to the romance"? Give me a break. Every reader is entitled to his or her opinion. But that doesn't mean every opinion is carefully considered.