Comment on Neglected Favorite Fics Week: Year Two

[bironic]

Happy October! Today, I am pleased to announce the commencement of the second annual


COMMENT ON NEGLECTED FAVORITE FICS WEEK
October 1-8, 2007




We all have them: fics we've read and re-read, fics that make us laugh or cry or clench our teeth or squirm in all the good ways, fics with spectacular characterizations or beautiful passages, fics with images we just can't shake—but for whatever reason, we never left a comment on them. Maybe we didn't know what to say, or didn't have time to leave feedback, or felt silly saying something when the story had been up for so long, or didn't bother because there were "so many" other comments already, or didn't know what kind of lasting effect it would have on us, or hit the "back" button after reading because the story was posted somewhere other than LiveJournal. Maybe we keep meaning to but somehow never get around to it.

Well, this is the week to remedy that. From now until next Monday, October 8th, I challenge you to go back to some of those stories and leave a comment. Whether it's one fic, or two, or five, or twenty—whether you write a sentence, two sentences, a paragraph, or half a page—tell those authors how much you've enjoyed their work. Use this as an excuse if you want to.

Think of it—if you take a few moments to review one story a day from now till then, you'll have brought a little jolt of unexpected happiness to eight people. Even if you take the time to tell just one person you're still thinking of their story months or years after it was posted, you'll surely be brightening their day. Make someone happy, ease your conscience: everybody wins.

So hop to it, people! And spread the word if you think this is a good idea. There's still lots of time left to get other people involved and make fandom that much of a happier place.


Many thanks to fallen_arazil for the graphic. Feel free to copy text and/or image (no hotlinking, please) or link back here in your journal or comment or wherever else.

Comments

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

One down! Seven to go (maybe more if I get ambitious)!

[bironic.livejournal.com]

Hooray! 'Tis a worthy cause to be ambitious about, methinks.

[purridot.livejournal.com]

THANK YOU! I have a *list* of fics (on my PDA -- because I'm organized if nothing else) that have been neglected and I really needed this kick in the ass to comment on them, poor lambs.

[bironic.livejournal.com]

Happy to provide the impetus! Hee -- my list is divided between my Memories/bookmarks and a sticky note.

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

I absolutely adore this concept. I think I shall join up and participate. Now I just need to remember which ones I didn't leave a comment with, and I'm terrible at remembering titles... perhaps I'll start with my bookmarked archives, pick a favorite by each author, and leave a note.

This is a smashing idea! Thank you for sharing!!

[bironic.livejournal.com]

Hooray! I'm so pleased you're participating. That's a good idea about how to tackle authors when you've read many of their stories without commenting. I've accumulated quite a few of those since tearing my way into SGA fandom and was thinking about writing some of those authors emails with a list of their stories that I've liked.

[isiscolo.livejournal.com]

I was pointed this way by ignazwisdom and have duly pimped (and duly sent a long-overdue feedback email to the writer of one of my most-loved stories). What a good idea!

[bironic.livejournal.com]

How lovely!

(Also, wow, I think I owe *you* a couple of comments on HP fic from three years ago. Gotta get on that.)

[isiscolo.livejournal.com]

Hee! I admit, I always get a kick out of getting feedback on my old HP stories, because ooh, they mean people are still reading them after all this time.

[semielliptical]

This is an excellent idea! I can't remember who pointed me this way, but I'm going to send some comments during the rest of the week. One down so far.

[bironic.livejournal.com]

Hello! Happy to have you on board! It's really great to see how many more people are participating this year. One down, five more to go, eh?

[evergrnterrace.livejournal.com]

I always miss the good things.. :(


But I am faving this in the hopes of remember next year and pimping the hell out of this!!!


Great idea!!!!

[bironic.livejournal.com]

Hey there. It is never too late for commenting on fic you like!

Hope to see you around next year.

[roxy-palace.livejournal.com]

This is just such a great idea! Nice one. I'm off to comment on the fist three I thought of as soon as I read your post. Thanks!

[bironic.livejournal.com]

Hooray! It's great to see people still participating.