Kudos

[author_by_night]

So I posted a fic at Ao3 (I've been meaning to for a while, I only haven't because laziness), and I received my first two kudos with no reviews, meaning I now know what people mean by that. It also received 17 hits.

I don't really mind, honestly, mostly because I think I'm used to people not commenting on the internet anymore. Don't get me wrong, I wish people would, it can be annoying - but I also think people often do internet things from their phones or even on work/school computers, which means they're probably multitasking. It's easier to leave a kudos then a review. (Though I do like reviews. Including negative ones, as long as it's constructive and not "I hate this pairing rah rah rah.")

Actually, I think what annoys me more is when people like questions you've asked them.

Me: Hey, does anyone want to go to that movie night thing?

Three people: *Like this*

Me: ...is that a yes? Maybe?

Even that, though, I think generally just means people are acknowledging you said something. It's vague, but well-intended. (Or they're flakes. Take your pick.)

Anywho, I'll be posting more fic there over the course of... time. Hopefully a few days. Mostly I just want a second place for it to be archived in case LJ does go down or I delete this LJ for any reason. I may upload a second fic after I post this, actually. If you're interested, my profile is here. (Still AuthorByNight - it's my fandom identity now, high schoolish as it may be. That and it's too late to change it, I think. If I do, it'll probably be "Azaelia." Or something entirely different.)

Comments

[frelling-tralk.livejournal.com]

I prefer leaving kudos on AO3 to be honest because I never had much to say in my LJ comments other than "great fic", but I can understand why authors would appreciate reviews more. I could just never think of much to say *g*

[author-by-night.livejournal.com]

That makes sense! Out of curiosity, are you ever concerned about bad reactions to criticism? That's what I wonder as well, since I know there's a bit of a debate there on whether or not constructive criticism is okay. (I'm honestly fine with it, but I guess I can see why some people might not be.)

[frelling-tralk.livejournal.com]

Honestly I would never say anything critical unless the author specifically invited people to criticise, otherwise I feel like most people are taking part in fandom creativity like fic and vidding for fun, so wouldn't particularly appreciate feeling like their work is being graded.