How to Make Constructive Comments

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Cyberfunded creativity thrives on feedback.  One of the most important things you can do to support your favorite crowdfunded projects is leaving comments.  This shows your interest so that the creator knows what things people are viewing and enjoying.  Here are some ideas for making your comments as useful as possible.

First, comments with substance are better than those without.  Similarly, detailed comments are better than generic ones.  This is where it pays to know the project, because some creators make use of even simple "I like this" feedback to make important decisions such as which sketches get chosen to paint.  Other creators only count comments that say something specific about the item to which they apply.  If you're not sure what kinds of things are helpful in a comment, try focusing on whatever catches your interest the most.

A good approach is "Two Hurrahs and a Hint." Point out two things you like, and one thing that could be improved. For best results, start and end on a positive note, sandwiching the constructive criticism between those. (Thanks to the_vulture and ellenmillion for these ideas.)

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Discussing Serial Poetry

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I'm hosting a discussion of my serial poetry and have subsequently posted an overview of poetic series that includes a poll about people's favorite ones. The Poetry Fishbowl project has been running for almost four years now, and most of the series listed were generated there. If you want to observe the creator/audience interaction of an established project, now is a good opportunity.

Discussing Serial Poetry

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I'm hosting a discussion of my serial poetry and have subsequently posted an overview of poetic series that includes a poll about people's favorite ones.  The Poetry Fishbowl project has been running for almost four years now, and most of the series listed were generated there.  If you want to observe the creator/audience interaction of an established project, now is a good opportunity.

Free Icon Week by Michikip

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michikip is hosting a free icon week. Based on the samples, this artist is pretty good at cartoon furries. Tips are welcome but not required. There are individual and collective perks for donations.

Free Icon Week by Michikip

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Michikip is hosting a free icon week. Based on the samples, this artist is pretty good at cartoon furries. Tips are welcome but not required. There are individual and collective perks for donations.

The Endangered Book Cover Painting

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I invite you to a discussion on my journal, in which I talk about how the changes in publishing may affect artists, and whether crowdfunding can help. Come leave your thoughts, if you wish, or link to other artists/business people.

Endangered Book Covers

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  haikujaguar is hosting an awesome conversation about book covers as art, how they're changing, and how to keep them alive in today's market.  Please join in with your thoughts.