𑣲 Appalled_Saints

all my grief says the same thing:

this isn't how it's supposed to be.

this isn't how it's supposed to be.

and the world laughs.

holds my hope by the throat. 

says:

but this is how it is”

Ah yes, comments. Both on Ao3 and Tumblr, interaction in the form seems to be dipping. However! It is very, very important to comment on works, both inside Luztoye Week and out of it!

If you're someone who worries about your comment not being welcome, worry not! This post proves that if you have the ability to comment on a fic, the author wants you to. This post has a good outlook. So does this post. This one too, for good measure.

This is a poll on if authors would prefer 100 hits, 10 kudos, or 1 comment. Guess what won? Authors love comments, just read this, this, and this!

If you're wondering why authors want comments, this is a good read. So is this.

If you're someone who doesn't know what to say, very very real. Sometimes it's easy for comments to slip your mind! Find tips on commenting here, here, here, here, and here! This post gives step by step instructions that are very helpful. Another step-by-step guide is here. Here's another one that provides formulas!

If you feel like you know what to say but can never remember it, perhaps an extension that allows for a floating comment box on Ao3?

Unsure of what you want to say on a comment? Leave a bookmark! You can comment on those too. Authors don't get emails for bookmarks, so it's a treat to find and read. Just look at this!

If you have any questions or worries about interacting, feel free to ask/DM this blog, or the mod :). If you're an author and want to link this post in the notes of your fic for Luztoye Week (or any other fic!), here's info on how to link on Ao3. If I can help anyone else, feel free to reach out <3