Question about feedback!!

[goddessinjapan]

Hi, all!!
My latest essay was just published in the "How To" classification (the subtitle is "Advice for guys who wanna cyber"). Anyhow, I got 2 public comments so far...one is perceptive and thoughtful (ie positive...LOL), and the other says simply "Garbage. Stop wasting everyone`s time." I like to think I have at least a medium-thick skin, and I`m all for everyone having the right to an opinion, but was wondering how others deal with negative anonymous feedback!

 

[drksideofthemoon]

Hi, all!!
My latest essay was just published in the "How To" classification (the subtitle is "Advice for guys who wanna cyber"). Anyhow, I got 2 public comments so far...one is perceptive and thoughtful (ie positive...LOL), and the other says simply "Garbage. Stop wasting everyone`s time." I like to think I have at least a medium-thick skin, and I`m all for everyone having the right to an opinion, but was wondering how others deal with negative anonymous feedback!

I personally haven't gotten any in while, but I tend to just ignore it...if it really bothers you, you can erase the comment...

What's the link to your story, and I'll go check it out...

 

[Liar]

I like to think I have at least a medium-thick skin, and I`m all for everyone having the right to an opinion, but was wondering how others deal with negative anonymous feedback!

I giggle.

 

[Penelope Street]

Hi, all!!
I like to think I have at least a medium-thick skin, and I`m all for everyone having the right to an opinion, but was wondering how others deal with negative anonymous feedback!

Usually, I ingore it, especially it's something useless like, "Your story sucks." If a commenter wants to slam my story, or me, that's fine. Often I find them amusing. However, if someone insists on berating other commenters, I'll delete his comment.

 

[JRaven]

I simply ignore the "your story sucks."

I could delete the public comments like the one above because they don't mention why the story sucks. But then, I also feel that I would have to delete the ones that say "your story rocks" when they don't say why it rocks.

Like Penelope, I would probably delete a PC if it berated or insulted another comment. Even if they berate a negative comment without reason.

Thankfully, most of my negative comments have been about stupid mistakes on my part. I always try to add a PC of my own thanking them for helping me as a writer.

Jenny

 

[JamesSD]

Hi, all!!
My latest essay was just published in the "How To" classification (the subtitle is "Advice for guys who wanna cyber"). Anyhow, I got 2 public comments so far...one is perceptive and thoughtful (ie positive...LOL), and the other says simply "Garbage. Stop wasting everyone`s time." I like to think I have at least a medium-thick skin, and I`m all for everyone having the right to an opinion, but was wondering how others deal with negative anonymous feedback!

I'd ignore a comment like that. Constructive criticism is one thing, but if they can't take the time to say why they think it's garbage, their opinion doesn't count for much.

How to is an interesting category. There are going to be people who just disagree with that being how it's done. Don't fret over it.

 

[damppanties]

I giggle.

 

[goddessinjapan]

Gosh, thanks everyone! You all made me feel better (good to know that I`m not the only one!), and your answers about whether to delete the comment or leave it were JUST what I was looking for.

Here`s the link to my essay in case anyone wants to see whether it sucks, rocks, or whatever!

http://english.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=234031

 

[impressive]

I simply ignore the "your story sucks."

I could delete the public comments like the one above because they don't mention why the story sucks. But then, I also feel that I would have to delete the ones that say "your story rocks" when they don't say why it rocks.

Amen.

 

[rgraham666]

I ignore them. It's simply their opinion. They're welcome to it but I have no need to pay attention to them.

 

[cloudy]

Ignore them....although, some of them I save, as they approach the level of high comedy.

 

[Lisa Denton]

Hi, all!!
My latest essay was just published in the "How To" classification ....... and I`m all for everyone having the right to an opinion, but was wondering how others deal with negative anonymous feedback!

There are two "anonymous" around here (anonymouses? anonymice?) anywho one is the "positive anonymous" and he/she is ok.

The "negative anonymous" without clarification is a pig. He/she may not have liked it because there was no flyin saucers and aliens with anal probes or something. So poor lil "negative anonymous" spends all thier time searchin for the (elusive anal probe?) thingies they like, and hardly ever finding them. So they lash out in frustration and impotence (?) at the lack of what they consider to be good bonk-a-babe and alien-anal-probe writing.

In other words, because he/she didn't like it .......................... you done good.

 

[goddessinjapan]

aha! Thank you, Lisa...now I see! From here on out, nothing but anal probes for sure!

 

[Alex De Kok]

In 'dealing with' negative anonymous feedback I usually follow the guidelines expressed by my fellow authors above, including sometimes printing it out and keeping it handy for a laugh. Sometimes, though, the negative feedback approaches levels of literacy I would normally ascribe to those same fellow authors! I'd like to share an anonymous feedback which arrived in my email yesterday -

"Oh, No. You must rewrite this. Meandering all over the place. Writer stop, I repeat, stop embarrassing yourself. Hark! What do I hear. Why it's a giant sucking sound!"

I wish it wasn't anonymous, I really do, for then I could ask how I go about improving the 4.65 average with 11 PCs that it has. I have to admit, I'm wordy sometimes . . .

Alex

 

[damppanties]

"Oh, No. You must rewrite this. Meandering all over the place. Writer stop, I repeat, stop embarrassing yourself. Hark! What do I hear. Why it's a giant sucking sound!"

Why don't I get such feedback? What's wrong with me?!

 

[MichelleLovesTo]

Gee, how would I deal with someone who is angry, insulting, unclear, and too cowardly to leave even a fake name?

I'd probably leave the comment though. To me, it really says that the person was barely a blip on my radar.

 

[LadyJeanne]

I print them out and turn them into greeting cards.

 

[zeb1094]

I have a collection going and will eventually turn them into a letter/transcript that I will post to the embarrassment of all the trolls who posted them.

Or maybe it will be a Humor/Satire entry and we can all have a good laugh at them!

 

[MichelleLovesTo]

I print them out and turn them into greeting cards.

Youse cannot rite.
Plse leve this site.
But Have a Happy New Year!


You call that a lovng wyfe?
Peeple like You Ned to get a lyfe!
Good Luck in The Divorce!

Your a real sicko!
Get Help!!!1
In other words: Get Well Soon!

 

[LadyJeanne]

Youse cannot rite.
Plse leve this site.
But Have a Happy New Year!


You call that a lovng wyfe?
Peeple like You Ned to get a lyfe!
Good Luck in The Divorce!

Your a real sicko!
Get Help!!!1
In other words: Get Well Soon!

Exactly!

 

[geronimo_appleby]

I have a collection going and will eventually turn them into a letter/transcript that I will post to the embarrassment of all the trolls who posted them.

Or maybe it will be a Humor/Satire entry and we can all have a good laugh at them!

hey, i had that idea!
we could pool feedback! i have some lovely vitriol from 'Loving Wives'.

 

[MichelleLovesTo]

I wrote a story once which was the very definition of soft core. It has this Freudian dream quality and was about a woman's visit to a toy shop and meeting the older toymaker. (Childrens' Toys.) There was a subtle mention of arousal, the mention of a bed, and there was a kiss toward the end.

I got a comment that told me that I really didn't need the graphic scene at the end, and it was like I sold out. It was posted to a site with erotic in the title, and the end was, well, this...

She knew that she would be crawling into that bed soon and pulling this man down upon her, opening to his touch. She needed to feel his hands on her, his fingers finding her wetness and her desire. He was magical, he could do anything She yearned to feel him inside and at the center of her. And then she would feel Right as Rain.

But before she crawled into bed there was one last fear to out to rest. "Are there spiders here? My sister is very scared of them!"

He smiled gently and his eyes twinkled."Spiders would frighten the Little Miss Muffet doll, they are not allowed! And since we are going to be delightfully busy my daughters will keep an eye out for Jo. And later you can pick a present from under the tree."

I will say the only words I know that you'll understand, my Michelle. And with that Michelle climbed into the big bed, that was just as welcoming as she had known it would be, surrendering herself completely.
The End

Hardly what I'd call hardcore.

 

[zeb1094]

hey, i had that idea!
we could pool feedback! i have some lovely vitriol from 'Loving Wives'.

That's where I have pulled mine from, my LW entries get the most vile PC's about being a whimp husband,etc. you probably know the drill.

Sure I guess we could pool them.

 

[drksideofthemoon]

Why don't I get such feedback? What's wrong with me?!

Hey, I left feedback... <--- He made me....

 

[hotchkiss]

If theyre to low to name themselves then just ignore it!

When I read someone elses work, I may make a constructive comment if I think it may help. I would never slag anyone elses work off and hiding behind anonimity is pathetic.

If I dont like a story I make no comment, dont vote and move on.

So just ride over them and delete them if you wish