As the author what type of feedback do you like best?

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What type of comments do you hope for the MOST when you ask your Is It Normal questions?

I would like to know what type you like best so that I can do that for you and have you be happy with the way that I write to you. :)

the type that offer a constructive solution to your situation 21
the type that are unrelated to the story (trolling) 2
the insulting name-calling comments 3
the joking kind that make everyone laugh 7
the judgment ones that offer no advice---only a personal opinion 2
the one-worders 2
the helpful ones that share a personal experience 23
the helpful ones that are NOT about the commentor's life 7
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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Hmm. When I post a thread I'm usually looking for advice and since common sense is a rare substance on this site, I usually don't post much.

    Coincidentally: My last thread was made a year and 3 months ago. Damn.

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  • Dizzee
    11 years ago

    I like all of them, besides the REALLY long comments. I can stand a paragraph or two, but not a novel.

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  • chole
    11 years ago

    The critical ones that hit right on the spot of all the bad.

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  • Who_Fan4Life
    11 years ago

    Well I need to know YOUR personal preferences OP to determine which kind of comment to leave on your poll :)

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  • KeddersPrincess
    11 years ago

    I just like to see what people think.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    trolls make laugh, some comments are helpful and clever, things i wouldn't have thought of , i like that. Also i like when some posters interact around my story even if its negative its still ok

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    I like feedback that makes me want to respond back to the person. I've always enjoyed a good conversation.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I like the caring answers from commenting users. Those users take the time to properly read what was written instead of skimming it and assuming they know what it's about. They don't use the author's sad situation to leave a capricious comment hoping for accolades from their peers. Instead I see those commenting users trying to establish a common ground with the author, then they go on to explain their opinion and solution on the topic. Only a small handful of users here fit the bill, I think.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      "I like the caring answers from commenting users"

      You like people who lie and kiss ass even when they're on the net?

      The truth hurts, it's not all about being sensitive and nice when the OP is clearly an idiot half the time. I prefer realism as it actually helps some of the dullards on here, which Coincidentally happen to be the users that post the most questions as of late.

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      • [Old Memory]
        11 years ago

        Caring does not always equal: sensitive and nice, or lying and kissing ass. That was not the context that I meant it in.

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        • [Old Memory]
          11 years ago

          You're right, it's not always the case. But more often than not it is on IIN. I see so many people praising every "captain obvious" or "everyone get along" type on here and it makes me sick. I see the free thinkers and people with bold, controversial ideas designed to make you think get shot down or called trolls simply because they don't sugar coat things and refuse political correctness.

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  • tori
    11 years ago

    I like responses with personal experiences. If no experience is with that person maybe some insightful thoughts. With humor!

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    Anything where it looks like the commenter has actually read the story, understood it, thought about it, and given an answer which may be of some use.

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  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    The ones that answer the question. I don't post much at all, but that's what I'd like. I'm a complete hypocrite for saying that, considering I'm pretty sure me and a very evil user here probably just pissed an OP off with our irrelevant conversation. So much so, that they even deleted us off the post:O! Oops.

    Haha, oh dear. I guess that should help you, don't have random conversations (although you should do that anyway because it's too fun not to). I have a feeling I piss off a lot of OPs.

    Seriously, though, don't comment just to make people happy. It's weird that you're trying to impress people here, be yourself.

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    • dappled
      11 years ago

      Evil? I won't have that said about... oh... hmm. :D

      For the record, today I am not evil. Today, I am just misguided, mischievous, and maladjusted. *nods* I'd be surprised if you notice the difference, though!

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      • bananaface
        11 years ago

        I probably won't, but that still sounded insulting>:(.

        See, you really are evil today:P!

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        • dappled
          11 years ago

          I am *so* not. I'm having a day off. I've even just invited you to my mad dinner party. It's not even a trick to lull you into a false sense of security. I am genuinely angelic today. :D

          >

          See? I've even detached my horns. :P

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          • bananaface
            11 years ago

            Hmm, I guess I believe you. Although, I think I win this one, I mean just look at my halo

            O:D!

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            • dappled
              11 years ago

              Okay, I'll give you this one. My halo is just a diddy one that shrank due to my evil. °:D

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I'm not trying to "impress" people here and I don't make comments trying to appease the author either. I see all kinds of comments and want to know what types are appreciated and which are not. I would like to be making the types of comments that are preferred, but that doesn't mean that I'm doing it to impress anyone.

      Why didn't you vote?

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      • bananaface
        11 years ago

        Sorry, it just seemed like you were planning on answering a certain way just to please other people.

        And I never vote, I always forget. Sorry. I like all sorts of comments:).

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  • Cherry&Mocha
    11 years ago

    I like the helpful ones that share a personal experience best. And that's what I try to do when I comment - I try to share experiences and knowledge. And I hate name calling insulting comments.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    I like the ones that share an anecdote, along with personal judgement and opinions. I like just about any comment where it appears as if the person commenting put actual thought into it and actually read the story.

    Some troll ones are funny as hell, but the rest are like, do you seriously not have anything better to do with your time?

    Just comment how you feel, OP. Give them your thoughts or a personal experience, that's the best way to give advice here. And if you give good comments and everyone likes them, great. But your aim should be to help the OP, first and fore most.

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  • dom180
    11 years ago

    It depends on the question and what is most appropriate for it. If it was a question for fun then obviously jokey or short answers are the best kind. If it's something more serious or about something practical, a helpful story with a possible solution is best. If it's a hypothetical situation, then a personal opinion. And so on :)

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  • FocoUS
    11 years ago

    I try to give a comment that is helpful. One that helps them understand that they are normal (or not normal) or gives a solution.

    But I'll admit I trolled once or twice.

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  • Justsomejerk
    11 years ago

    I like to get constructive feedback and I try to give the same but sometimes I can't help saying something if I find it funny.

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  • sassafrassi
    11 years ago

    Personal and funny.

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  • disthing
    11 years ago

    A healthy sprinkle of all of them.

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  • FrancoisDillinger
    11 years ago

    I like the ones that share personal experience.

    Helps me sort of get to know the commenter. I also like the funny ones and of course, the ones with a solution.

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    Hmmm, I wonder what my comments are considered? Rubbish? Bile? Nonsensical fantasticalism?

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  • nAt2017
    11 years ago

    I enjoy most positive reactions. To be honest, most posts that I make are on ethical issues, so I appreciate very specific feedback.

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