Types of commenters

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The types of commenters we encounter here. Feel free to add to the list

1-The Gusher. Every story they read, every story is "So fucking hot, best story ever, favorite story on this site"...until the next one where they'll say the same thing.

2-The Hater-Opposite of #1. Every story sucks, every author sucks, life and everything else sucks. AKA as the onebomber

3-The cool story, bro. -This is the reader who leaves long comments that starts with "this reminds me of the time..." and goes into using your comment section as a platform to tell you all about their own adventures that most likely are as real as your story.

4-The Nitpicker.-This person will read a 20k story and find the tiniest detail to point out. No mention of the story being good, nothing positive discussed, the comment will be "You mentioned the car having this sized motor, but in reality that model only had that engine in 1966 but you said it was in 1968 which is factually incorrect.

5-The Kneejerk rant-This person only reads the beginning of a story and as soon as they spot something they don't like, stops reading and proceeds to rant and rave that this is more "stupid cuck shit and the typical cuck husband who let's his friend fuck his whore wife." all this will come from a story that opens with a couple and one of the husbands friends comes over. I used a LW type example, but this can happen with just about any type of baseless assumption.

6-Didn't even read the story-This is another type that has lots of things to say except that none of it pertains to your story. They will go on and on about things that never happened, or not the way you portrayed but that doesn't stop them. This type is closely related to the knee jerk but at least the KJ is ripping something they saw in the story, these people are in another world.

7-The "check this guy out". This is the one that irks me the most. "If you like this check out this story by so and so. Sometimes its just that, other times they'll add "If you want to see this done by a better writer". They use your work to promote their fav author, or could be an alt pushing their own work.

8-The smoke blower-or so we hope. This person is a spin off of cool story bro. Difference is CSB will tell you how they seduced their teacher, had a foursome, screwed their best friend's mom etc...this guy tells stories we do not want to think could be true. They generally haunt the I/T and Non con sections telling you all about how they got their little sister pregnant or 'really put this snotty woman" in her place. You don't know whether to roll your eyes or contact the local police.

8-The moralist/why are they here-this one we all know and there are many versions, the biggest one here is the type to squeal over cheating, but you'll find them in GM, Lesbian, Trans, because it violates their religious views. They'll hit Taboo, NC, MC and just about everything else...but yet they're in those categories.

9-Selective moralist-this person differs from the straight up moralist because they are picky about what they see is wrong. In a brother sister story where the siblings get high. The comment is "You should never promote drug use!" so...siblings fucking is acceptable. toking up is not. My personal fav is "Why do your mothers always talk dirty, they shouldn't act like that." Right, blowing your son is fine, but talking about it during the act is not. Got it.

10-The real man. As people here know, this is my all-time favorite. There are the obvious ones in LW again over cheating, but you spot them everywhere. They're easy to spot because every male character who doesn't "take" the woman and be in complete charge or show any hesitation before the sex-no matter the scenario-or has some consideration for their partner is a simp/cuck limp wristed 'faggot' that last word is the true tell of the manliest of men. Be grateful we share the site with them.

11-The I didn't get it. Yes, sometimes we don't always get the point across as well as we wanted, or there could be something we left vague hoping readers pick up on it, so there are legit versions of this. But this one never gets anything. They complain the simplest most well defined acts or thoughts are confusing to them. Man asks out his long time crush, she says yes, they have a lot of fun, the end." "Not sure what you were going for here but..."

12-Really, that's it?- This type isn't necessarily bad, just frustrating. You wrote an 8 page story, worked your ass off on it, proud of it. This person comments. "Hot" "Good job" "Liked it" or "Hated this" and that's it. Took the time to comment and that's all you got?" Anyone else here remember Caddyshack? "Thanks for nothing, Danny!"

13-The personal troll. This one doesn't just rag on the story but you. "This author is trash, everything you write is...don't read anymore of their stories, they all suck. 'LC took another shit and here it is!" :rolleyes: BTW that's an actual comment I received some time ago and still laugh at it.

14-The forum fiver-Yes, I'm going there. This person will comment on every story from one of their friends here and sound more effusive than type #1. Its fine to support your friends, but no, not every story they have written is the greatest thing since the last one, and they're always accompanied by a free five

15-The forum troll-Now whereas #14 always uses their name and is overly and biasedly positive, this sneak never uses their name, they post anon-or use an alt-and bash anything an author they disagree with here publishes. Some of them aren't the smartest though as they'll slip up in the comment and say something you saw said here.
 
Based and true. That's what kids these days say, right?

12-Really, that's it?- This type isn't necessarily bad, just frustrating. You wrote an 8 page story, worked your ass off on it, proud of it. This person comments. "Hot" "Good job" "Liked it" or "Hated this" and that's it. Took the time to comment and that's all you got?" Anyone else here remember Caddyshack? "Thanks for nothing, Danny!"
Yeah, this is just a vote in a comment form. I think it's still a net positive, since it bumps your comment count, but you wish they were just a little bit more effusive.

I'd also add a more positive category, i.e., an actual constructive commenter. They are rare, and many of them come from right here, but if they do they fall into the benevolent twilight zone between #14 and #15.
 
Great job. So many types covered, even those so typical for the AH.

I also wanted to add:

16. Constructive commenter
This commenter will be constructive and point out what they liked and explain why, and often offer some careful, benign criticism as well. I wish there were more of these. 🫤

17. The Nobel Prize winner in literature.
This is the Stacnash type. Not many of these around. This type will give you a detailed critique, with utmost confidence and delivered in a condescending way, even when they compliment you. They aren't critiquing, they are grading you, because that's how competent and far above you they are.
 
The Disappointed Cheerleader
This reader leaves a glowing comment about how it was perfect and checked all their boxes and they will be reading more from the writer. Then they favorite another dozen stories. The next and last comment you get from them was about how the second story wasn't nearly as good as the first.
 
Based and true. That's what kids these days say, right?


Yeah, this is just a vote in a comment form. I think it's still a net positive, since it bumps your comment count, but you wish they were just a little bit more effusive.

I'd also add a more positive category, i.e., an actual constructive commenter. They are rare, and many of them come from right here, but if they do they fall into the benevolent twilight zone between #14 and #15.
Agree, most of the one or two word type comments are positive, just wish they'd have a little more detail, even the 'hated this" that's fine, but why?
 
The Disappointed Cheerleader
This reader leaves a glowing comment about how it was perfect and checked all their boxes and they will be reading more from the writer. Then they favorite another dozen stories. The next and last comment you get from them was about how the second story wasn't nearly as good as the first.
They feel like you bait and switched them!
 
19. Moar plz!
This commenter nags the author that they should post the next part of the story. It might occur on an actual chaptered story or series, where it's perfectly understandable. But it's also quite possible to find it under a work that's very obviously standalone, has a definitive closure, has 'the end' and 'thanks for reading', etc. They don't care, they just want MOAR!
 
@Rob_Royale post caused another one to come to mind.

Careful what you wish for-this poor soul just read your story that features a nice romance they enjoyed and comment "I can't wait to read the rest of your stories" which could be incest, NC, BDSM, oure stroky smut and anything but romance. When you see this comment, your reaction is a form of "Oh, boy"
 
The "No Examples" Critic: They point out an alleged fault in your writing, and don't give an example. So, you have no idea what they're talking about or how to correct the problem, if it exists.

The "Specific Example" Critic: This is the critic, contrary to the previous type, who is very clear about something in the story they didn't like, and they fairly give you an opportunity to look at it and think about it. I deeply appreciate these critics even when sometimes I disagree with them.

The "Weirdly Squicky" Critic: He's cool with Mom having sex with Son, but God forbid she fingers her anus. Because Good Moms Don't Do That.

The "I hadn't thought of that" commenter: This is another of my favorite commenters. They notice something in my story they enjoyed that I hadn't noticed myself. One of the best feelings. "Damn, I did that, and I didn't even know I was doing it."
 
19. Moar plz!
This commenter nags the author that they should post the next part of the story. It might occur on an actual chaptered story or series, where it's perfectly understandable. But it's also quite possible to find it under a work that's very obviously standalone, has a definitive closure, has 'the end' and 'thanks for reading', etc. They don't care, they just want MOAR!
Just finished chapter 113 and you can't leave us hanging! What about that skinny blonde homeless girl that had one blue eye and one brown eye and a cat? You mentioned her in one sentence back in chapter 47 (on page 3) and the possibilities are endless, she definitely has more to say than, can you spare a dollar?"
 
11-The I didn't get it. Yes, sometimes we don't always get the point across as well as we wanted, or there could be something we left vague hoping readers pick up on it, so there are legit versions of this. But this one never gets anything. They complain the simplest most well defined acts or thoughts are confusing to them. Man asks out his long time crush, she says yes, they have a lot of fun, the end." "Not sure what you were going for here but..."

Good list. I had a bit of a surge of these guys on Wild Birds of Maine. The theme of the story is that the main character is a widow who has been unable to get past the death of her husband, and can't move on with a new relationship until she comes to accept that their marriage was flawed and she has idealized it in her grief.

I got about a half dozen comments along the lines of "This chick has issues."

I suppose I could be charitable and take that to mean that they got the point, but somehow I don't think that's the case.
 
The "Annoying Grammar Teacher" commenter. This is the critic who faults you for some abstruse point of grammar, where it's obvious that no sane person cares. I confess, I have been this type of commenter in the past. I left a long comment on a well-known, successful author's story about a grammar flaw. He deleted my comment! Later, I thought, Simon, you deserved that. I'm more cautious about criticizing grammar now unless it's a very clear issue and I think the comment can be helpful as opposed to just being dick-ish.
 
The "Annoying Grammar Teacher" commenter. This is the critic who faults you for some abstruse point of grammar, where it's obvious that no sane person cares. I confess, I have been this type of commenter in the past. I left a long comment on a well-known, successful author's story about a grammar flaw. He deleted my comment! Later, I thought, Simon, you deserved that. I'm more cautious about criticizing grammar now unless it's a very clear issue and I think the comment can be helpful as opposed to just being dick-ish.

And a special bonus ribbon for the commenters who critique the characters grammar in the dialogue.
 
I would add the "Not my cup of tea" commenter.

They typically favor stories in specific genres and become avid followers of an author awaiting more of the same. They will read new stories by that author, even if it isn't in their preferred category, and, while not necessarily critical of the work, they will let their comments reflect their disappointment.

I would also add that the types listed also apply to e-mail feedback in most cases.
 
8-The moralist/why are they here-this one we all know and there are many versions, the biggest one here is the type to squeal over cheating, but you'll find them in GM, Lesbian, Trans, because it violates their religious views. They'll hit Taboo, NC, MC and just about everything else...but yet they're in those categories.

The Confused Priorites Moralist, a subset of The Moralist who has no problems reading the most deviant kinds of pornography but got highly upset that one of your characters took The Lord's name in vain. 🙄
 
The "Annoying Grammar Teacher" commenter. This is the critic who faults you for some abstruse point of grammar, where it's obvious that no sane person cares. I confess, I have been this type of commenter in the past. I left a long comment on a well-known, successful author's story about a grammar flaw. He deleted my comment! Later, I thought, Simon, you deserved that. I'm more cautious about criticizing grammar now unless it's a very clear issue and I think the comment can be helpful as opposed to just being dick-ish.
I wouldn’t comment on grammar unless it seriously impedes understanding, but I’m not beneath docking stars for “should of” and the like.

This also reminds me…

He Who Craves the Editor
This commenter’s only opinion is that the story needs an editor. He won’t say exactly why. It’s also quite possible to find him under stories with no obvious editing flaws. But he will insist that author hath failed in not seeking the succor of the mythical Editor, and will do so in the most perfunctory and unhelpful way possible.
 
Flip Flopper.


Starts out by saying how great it is and how much they loved every word, then goes on to tell you everything you did wrong.

A subset of that is the Two Faced Critic AKA The Backhanded Complimentor:

"This was a great story, no doubt. But it could have been even better if only you'd just..."
 
The Hype Man-Related to the Gusher but more about the author than the story. "No one does this better than author X, I've been reading them for years and there's nothing they can't write. Best writer on the site! Pay attention everyone, this is how its done!"
 
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