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ivyc — Writing Productive Comments V3
Published: 2004-04-04 20:37:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 2618; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 608
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This tutorial is written with new/ light user deviants in mind. Its a guide to help deviants write better more useful comment. Comment writing on Deviant art has been lost for quite some time. Comments like "Nice pic" or "Cool
" just don't make the grade. I hope that this tutorial helps folks understand how writing better comments can help them make friends, gain respect, and help their fellow artists grow. After the recent moving of categories, and restructuring of galleries, I thought it was time to resubmit this to its new and rightful place.
I rewrote much of it and added a more current example. I corrected it so now you can read it rather then just looking at the thumbnail.
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i've been looking for something like this since shortly after my arrival, and lo and behold, it was here all the time.
thank you, i shall put this information to good use. 
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i need to say this is wonderful
so finnaly,i farewell and say
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Thank you for the fav and the comment, much appreciated. Its good to see people taking serious commenting to heart. Thanks a mill!
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you're welcome 
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I think the general idea is that "nice" and "cute" are still appreciated, but a well thought out comment is of greater help to the artist.
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nice tutorial
cool!
hehe, just kidding. It is well-written, simple and easy to understand.
These six steps are steps anyone is able to remember and put to good use
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Than you, it was my intention to set up something easy to remember, and quick to put to use. I really tried to get something simple enough to use for a basis, and staight forward enough to elaborate on with ease. Thanks for the comment, glad you found it useful!
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This is a very helpful guide to commenting. You explain things clearly and simply and I particularly liked your sample comment. It's too easy to draw a mental blank when you sit down to comment on something and I think the checklist in your tutorial provides a very handy basis for creating a piece of useful feedback. Thanks for sharing this.
A definite
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Thank you for that comment. Great one too btw!
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This is a good Idea and tut.
I Didn't however realise people needed to be taugt how to comment by you 
still I like this idea and will
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Thank you for the comment and fav.
You are absolutely right, people shouldn't have to be taught how to comment. Least of all by me. But, time and time again I encounter, comments that prompt me to believe that perahps some folks need a little direction. Or perhaps even just a little motivation.
Thanks again for the fav and the support, its always much appreciated!!
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Wow. I'm in love with this tutorial! I think it's very impressive, and from now on i'll think more about every comment i'll put on a deviation. Everyone should read this! The people who love leaving nasty comments especially should read it. Thankyou for your inspiring words.
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Wow... thank you. I'm so glad that reading my tutorial has helped you think about commenting in a different way.
Your comment touched my heart. Thank you!!!
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Wow thank you so much!! That is very cool!!
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I've always wanted to try and comment on art, and try to make it meaningful. Thankfully this tutorial has given me a place to start. 
One little thing, it could be interpreted as an example or irony, but for the step that talks about proofreading; step five, it's mislabeled "Step six".
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lol... what a great comment. See.
Thanks it is alot about pratice makes perfect. If you simply comment a lot not only will you get better at doing it but you will be helping out your fellow deviants become better artists.
Thanks about the "Step six" error. I'm a terrible speller and often don't catch these things upon proofreading. Although I do try and that is the point. It is quite ironic the location of this particular oversight though. lol.
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More irony Ivy, you've gone and mispelled practise here! (*kidding* of course)
A fine tutorial, with a simple, solid structure, and without the condescension that often goes hand-in-hand with this type of thing. I particularily like the faded out 'devious thoughts' box at the top left.
I'm surprised it has not been more popular, a DD here would really benefit the community at large, although it might need an update before that could happen. For instance the zoom in buttons, but maybe leave that ironic typo in, just for laughs.
I think I used to be a better commenteer (commenter?) when I started here, but I've slipped of late. But just look at me now, one quick read through of this deviation, and already I'm leaving a hopefully helpful productive comment!
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I'm glad it could help. I do plan to update it soon.
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I love the way that you were able to put all of the information in only 6 easy steps. Also how you have a final example. I think it would be more understandable if you would have examples of many different situations. Because even if someone reads this they may need an example to show what exactly you mean. All else is simply well done.
Give yourself a pat on the back!
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Thank you... and that was a wonderful comment!!
I have toyed with redoing it as well, but its been done 3 times and is one of the most popular pieces in my gallery now. But, I might still revisit it yet.
Thanks again for the great comment!
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3 times? You MUST be very serious about this. Everyone has to appreciate perseverance. ^_^ Can't wait for another one.
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Well, Yeah I am ... I think its important. I redid it once for content and another time for format. But, yes 3 times.
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wow thill woll help alot, it kinda helped me a little XD, great job on describin it in 6 steps ^-^
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Thank you for the comment. I am glad you will find it useful. I am completeing work on my new tutorial a more comprehensive guide. Be watching for that soon.
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LOL ah. We all do it... Since we know what we mean even when we check we some times miss something. Then again... sometimes we are just in a hurry. I don't fret about spelling.
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sometimes usually i have nothing much to critisize on sopme deviations
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Commenting isn't always about criticizing. Its good sometimes just to let the person know what you think of it. If you don't know much about that type of art. or it simply is a fine example of the given medium. Then say so. Simply speak up and say: "I can't complain I think you did a splendid job. I wouldn't suggest changing a thing." Then offer some insite into why you like it so much. What particular thing drew you to look at the work in the first place. Its all about speaking your mind.
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There really should be more on DA about comments. Most comments I see really are the "great job, I like!" that you mentioned...I'm +faving this right now...(hopefully to spread the word)
Are you at all affiliated with The Comment Revolution? If not, you should definitely check it out!!
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Oh yes... been with it from the begining... *splat has made a definate contribution to changing the perceptions of commenting here at DA! Thanks for the fav and the comment greatly appreciated!!! Glad you enjoyed it! Pass it on to who ever you think could use it!
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I'll 'tells 'yah, if more people would give constructive comments 'round this place .. this place would be, uhh .. an estimated 100 times better.
They should take heed to your well written words as well. A spiff write up .. something an English professor would do for struggling, uh .. student-commenters.
Why didn't you make this into an HTML 'tut though?
Works either way, however.
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I didn't know you could submit HTML.... I have it in both....
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I never submitted one before, but a tutorial can be in HTML, yup, yup.
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COOL PIC
Of course, just kidding. I think it's great that you're attempting to correct the "cool pic
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Thanks for the comment.. Now that I get to looking at it your right.... The by: *ivyc and the By: ivyc at the bottom is a little redundant. .... Ah well. '
Thanks again for the comment.
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Cool
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I would like to make it more availible. I'm not exactly sure how, but I'm working on it. Thank you for the comment its very appreciated.
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Hmmmm maybe ask some people if they can host it? and add the link to your signature with a title saying what it is. That could definately help
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thats a decent Idea.... thanks for the sugestion!
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Infact, O'm gonna put a link in my sig
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i think its a really good idea to write a "tutorial" like this, but as Obenson has said, we should make this more available for new deviants to read.
If there is a forum for new users, you should post a link in there.
I have seen a few good texts like this on DA, some are even humourous, but still give out some good info, i think these should all be linked on the FAQ pages.
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I'd love to get it put out in faq. Unfortunately, I think it would have to be DTF or something to get noticed enough for that to happen... and I just don't have that amount of popularity around here so I don't really know if it will happen but I'm looking into ways perhaps.
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what is DTF?
...funny how deviant is run by popularity...
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