Commenter Appreciation - Tumblr Posts

As someone in an extremely small fandom, it feels so good to have anyone comment. Regulars feel even more incredible, because the insight to what bits they liked for each chapter and the validation of someone caring about your art is extraordinary.

Do regular commenters know just how valued they are? I mean, obviously ALL commenters are valued, but as a fic writer when you’ve got a group of familiar usernames and profile pics who pop up again and again like old friends to share their thoughts and appreciation on one of your fics, that’s so special. I hope my regular commenters know that I remember them, and I recognise them each time they come back, and I am so incredibly grateful for them not only leaving comments, but leaving them time and time again. I hope they know they’re making someone, somewhere, smile.

An Ao3 author seconding the last comment. Sometimes authors will write more when they know their story was loved. Sometimes they won't but they'll feel validated all the same. Share your love with people while they are still alive to receive it. Don't treat your appreciation like it's a dirty secret you couldn't possibly share with the source.

me, quietly whispering to the ao3 page of an author who doesn’t even know I exist: I am obsessed with you