Have you been here for a long time? Have you been here for just days? Has writing a comment been easy for you or is it pretty hard?
Only in Steemit are comments rewarded at the moment and that's quite revolutionary. Knowing that, it's very important that you learn the art of writing comments in Steemit.
- Write it like it's hot! Praises can always spice up any mood. Praises motivate, encourage and build another Steemian's writing confidence. Spice up your comments by always writing about the good points you could praise about the article you are commenting at first!. Praises packed comments always appeal SEXY.
Write it with grace. Although being straightforward is cool and it shows much guts it's a thread line away from being vulgar at times and the last word could have an offensive effect on the other author. Before you write something too straightforward, put yourself in the other author's shoes and ask yourself - how you would probably feel if what you're about to type on your keypad would be thrown to you. If just the thought of it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth - keep those words till the tip of your fingers.
Write it as you mean it but ADD SALT. We all know that we're on the web. The only thing you can see is the other author's work. The only reality you think you have is whatever impression their work has given you. In other words, you don't really know who the person is on the other side of the comp . You might want to step on your comps' break and think things through before you let your words out and press that enter button to post your comment because you have no idea whether that person could take whatever comment you are going to throw them or not .
We don't know what the other person is going through or has been through and even if you want to be real and comment without pretense, don't forget to add salt. If you have a hunch that it would just hurt the person, leave a negative emotion, insult and most of all hit their ego - better keep it to yourself because in Steemit, IMHO, we want to build another author, not break them.
Anything that would not help them - just keep it to yourself or if you can't help it send it in a private message in the chat rather than write it as a comment. Extend more of kindness than wrath for the first one has no enemy.
Let your words spell - CLARITY. Some comments could lead to misunderstanding because we're not live and it's hard to tell what the other person is telling you exactly. Long comments with high fallutin words could lead to this so if you can't help it writing like a smarty pants, kindly remember, not all of us went to Harvard and phrases like "What I mean is ..." or "What I'm trying to say is .." or "Please let me clarify that." + straight to the point written message could repair the damage and deliver clarity even if a misunderstanding has already started.
Write it in the simplest way you can. We're all aware that we're dealing with people from all walks of life with different cultures and mother tongues. Not all of us write fluent English so if you could write it concise and precise .. understanding is easily achieved through this.
- Remember, words could cut like knives sometimes so if necessary choose to give feedback rather than critique. It's so easy for people to throw mud on another person's work without taking the efforts the other person took to accomplish their post into consideration.
True, someone's food post, art post, photography post or story post may come so mediocre to you but who are we to weigh and seek ourselves on the other person?
If you think you really need to say something on any post - choose feedback.
Tell them what is good about their work first or acknowledge their effort (you have no idea how much guts the person must have pulled to brave and post their work on the web) then suggest .. yes make it clear to at least write; "May I suggest that ..." or any positive comment that would - like I wrote above .. help build the person, not destroy them. If you know your comment would just appeal like an attack to the other person again, keep it to yourself. It won't kill you holding that comment back. It's better to be tame than read "too brave". Our emotions are like children rolling on the floor trying to get a cookie you are depriving them to have - if you let it overcome you .. it might cause you regret. If it would scorch someone's self esteem better not write it.
Let it be RELEVANT. Remember, the star of that page you are looking at is the post and the author of that post you are about to comment at. Landing on that page is like being invited in a party where in the host could be celebrating something and having their shining moment. You surely would not want to take the limelight off them by writing something nasty or not tasty more so - way out of topic just for the sake of commenting or worse - to get attention and promote your own post. It's like stepping in the line in a basketball game - you'll get a whistle from the referee for doing that. It's foul baby so remember - it's not about you - it's about the post. Write something related to it or if you feel like posting a picture or a gif - make it an appropriate reaction to the post.
Keep it REAL. Some people could be very sensitive that they could read words and be able to tell whether the comment was meant for real or forced or someone's just faking it. No one likes "FAKENESS". If you yourself don't believe what you want to write - again, keep those words till your finger tips. Just be you - when commenting, those who have been here a long time, they could tell whether you're just faking it or meaning it. Forced comment stinks.
- Write with the right energy. Perhaps not all of us realize that when we comment we leave the author of that post we commented on something. I don't know with you but I'd rather leave encouragement than discourage.
Which would you choose - love or hate? I always return upvotes to those who upped my post and yes, most of the time I read their posts and interact - but that's my own righteousness and honestly, I long for a longer interaction. Some authors do that and some even gave those "hahaha" moments so I really enjoyed most of my Steemiting moments. However, if the many of you have already experience me commenting - then you also know that most of the time I sent out positive vibes (most of the time - yes .. I'm not a saint and I have a short fuse with rudeness overload), in my experience here, most of those positive vibes came back to me in a stronger positive vibe as well. It made me love Steemiting more specially if the comment came from an older Steemian.
When one Steemian who is an expert to a certain tag - say.. photography - writes that the pics I took on my post look very professional, or they like one of those pictures, although I am aware that I did my best in taking all those pics - those comments come to me like pats on my back and even though I don't need validation from other people, I can't deny that those comments really fatten my heart. It keeps me inspired and feel like I belong here.
Just think about it - if you send something that you know is negative to the other person - can you expect something positive back? Of course not! It's like wearing an shirt you sweat on to a party and expecting to smell like a Passion flower. It's like rubbing a two week old towel to your newly washed face and expecting it to be bacteria free. If you decide to write any comment, remember - you are sending out energy. Send that other author the right energy - keep it positive only.
Steemit is a year older and we want to keep growing. In my almost a year of being here, I've seen that collaboration works better than competition. Even the challenges here did not only make people collaborate but connect to a different level, encourage each other and lend a helping hand to help the other grow or catch up. Some even call others their friends and treat them as so - for real - there's no fakeness in most of those.
These are what I have experienced here the most and it's by choice. I want it to be so, so I stayed away from the negativity (yes, that's part of the Steemit reality) specially from writing comments that would hurt or break another Steemian's writing soul (what would you gain from doing so?) because we want to grow. We want to grow and spreading love and positivity would always help us achieve that goal to grow.
Shall we keep our comments positivity - packed Steemians??
**Disclaimer: I am not an expert in Steemiting and these tips are purely based on my experiences in my almost a year of Steemiting. The comment samples on the pics above are all just a product of my imagination and if it happens to be similar to any comment thrown to someone by a certain author it's just coincidence.
I took each pic with my Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 .
Are you new in Steemit? Kindly read the Complete Steemit Etiquette Guide Revised Edition authored by @thecryptofiend to help us all get along well with each other. Hopefully you do get to read it now since there's nothing else that comes after it except that picture below.
Great subject ! And well written ;-) Thank you !
thanks
What a top notch guide to commenting!! I absolutely agree with it all and I love your photos with the little speech bubbles to hammer home the points!!
If I had one thing to add...
It would be nothing at all!!!! You are an ace Steemian and I am pleased to genuinely call you a friend :0)
Thank you chico!
I wanted to write your name on #2
if you ain't Boomdawg don't write it blunt cause ya' ain't funny enough unless you're Boomdawg!
That's a compliment - to clarify hahahah
edit: replying fast almost missed the last part!
I always feel blessed to have you as one of those people I could call friends here in Steemit! That's a fact!
Haha and the thing I like most about this post is it actually applies to everyone old and new. I have paid sometimes before saying something and thought hang on, what if they don't get my joke? So there are lessons to be learned here!!!
And likewise!! :0)
A good comment is a real pearl and should be rewarded
indeed !
I haven't see you in a while!
I'm glad to have bumped into you again
not joining the SCC anymore?
in case you're looking for it - @woman-onthe-wing is running it these days
I don't have time for all the challenges, but it's good to see they continue anyway
sorry about that you're actually my batchmate
in the Open Mic
are you still singing there these days?
I hope you are !
I'll try to do some more open mic. Let's see what I could do for this week
good luck then!
edit: you in chat?
lets collaborate :)
i can't play a guitar as good as you can
but Im blessed with a not irritating voice :D
I am sometimes in the chat with the same name. Collaboration is a possibility, but I really need to sort out my recording rig. I need a new interface
Thank you for posting @englishtchrivy.
What a lovely post....well said and the pansies dialoguing....how cute is that?
Of course....it is half the fun of Steemit.....chatting back and forth...encouraging and enjoying one another's company....work hard on a post and play in the comment sections.
Once again lovely post.....superb photographs....and fun. ^_^
Wishing you all the best. Abientotlater.
Thank you!
Have fun indeed - exactly Mon Ami!
Am glad you're up, too!
passed by your page and saw yesterday's post - saddened a bit ...
but sure glad to see you chirpin here
when it comes to commenting - I think you outdo everyone when it comes to commenting with grace ;)
Thank you for your reply @englishtchrivy.
Yes...chirping indeed. Always good to see you posting as well.
Very kind of you to say with regard to bleujays comments.....however....no saint .....just as you said in your post.
P. You cannot please everyone. ^_^
All the best. Cheers.
Or you could try spaming the shit out of people
so you're a proud spammer?
very creative though
I get the spam can but what's with the jewels on the sides of the box?
Anyway ,did you noticed that almost every single comment on steemit is similar? It's like the follow a pattern , they are so lazy to write a sincere opinion that they end up kissing ass for a comment upvote.
Not every Single one mate! but yeah I feel what you meant!
Almost . I think i apreciate a negative but constructive comment more than a " It's a verry good ,great, awesome ,godly post"
Uhm , haha . It's a heartstone card the jewels represent card's atack , defense , and mana cost .No , i don't like spamming , it was only a joke .
lol that's a lot
of a comment thread
but I get you
I appreciate a "well meant comment more than anything"
It feels hard and difficult to write a comment on this post, let's hope it doesn't get picked to pieces!
Anyways it really is a great list and I think most people should give it a read it shows that you definitely have to think before you type and no one wants to upset someone over a Steemit post 😂
Kindness is the way forward like mothers always say 'if you can't say something nice don't say anything' 👍🏽
Thank you again!
thank you
yes... nothing beats kindness - it's tested :)
I am very pleased to read your excellent post.
It only reflects light and a beautiful guide for us to walk a beautiful path in Steemit.
Thank you and always happy.
thank you
Amazing sir... This is what i am looking for..
Thanks so much sir @englishtchrivy
I am not good in english at all..
:D
am not a sir
but no worries they always mistake my account name for a man's
I don't know why :D
Hi... Mirs.. Nice to know you.. I am yusnadi from Aceh-Indonesia. Wish here one day.. 😊 just give me a call.. If you here
You really writen with passion about how to comment and more important how to critique other posts !
Often people only write a critic statement, but not a positive critique and how to improve which would make a big difference!
hmm.. I actually prefer feedback
critique still sounds .. nega
EDIT : I'm glad you picked up on one of the typos ;)
and yet did not say anything ..
my other friends usually do
but I guess they love me that much they didn't last time
but I actually appreciate it a lot when someone does that
Thanks!
Unique subject, well written! maybe a bit long.
thank you
a bit long indeed
I thought that, too
but I had to give in to my writing momentum :)
Thank you @englishtchrivy for creating a post that shows just how simple it is to make such a huge impact on somebody else's life. I really enjoy the fact that in my first few days on here I have encountered so many people blogging and posting about really embracing one another on the site. I love that it's being used as a platform and drive train, not only to advance and stimulate the economy, creative expansion, and networking, but also love, light, and uplifting encouragement. This is the type of community I want to grow my spiritual practice around. Thank you for sharing your empowering positivity with us 💚🙏🏻With Love and Light to you all!
It's not perfect but it's mostly positive vibes indeed :)
What a beautiful and relevant post, I love the photos and comments they make in your post, today I have learnt something, how do you like my comment, any criticism is welcome.
Looking forward to your next post!!
ahhahah ..
comment like you mean it :D
how do I like your comment?
very much appreciated bro!
This is a great useful post, @englishtchrivy ! I'm here from some months now and my English isn't so rich to write my entire thought about posts that I comment, but everytime I'll try to do my best and it works! I've always thought that a nice interaction help to stay connected each others and to make our life better, in and out Steemit :D
thank you!
word!
I get you loud and clear Silvia and your posts show your best indeed!
stay in touch!
Beautifully written and all salient points. A good comment can set up someone's day, lend encouragement, and show support. A simple follow me, follow you or, even worse a link to their own post asking you to upvote it, is much frowned upon. We are all here to grow and, hopefully earn. Give out what you would like to receive. Become a part of the community. Be a good Steemian.
Thank you!
exactly :)
Loved the way you written post especially photographs. thanks those are some great tips. Hope i am following those in my comment :)
thank you
you're doing well ;)
good luck around here!
Very informative and well presented post. Being that i'm relatively new to the platform it will be of great future benefit. Thank you.
thanks!
glad to be of help!
Hello there! I have like 14 days posting and this what I advice everyone. Quality comments are well received in my experience. People don't get they maybe don't add anything by commenting things like "nice post, Great writing, etc" Heck! they don't even have the decency of reading the posts. Thanks for reminding us what is the way, Cheers!
I totally agree! Short comments more so - the same one thrown to different authors are more of - fakeness IMHO
we could just click on the comment folder of the author to find out if that's the case, too.
Cheers!
My dear friend. I do not really agree that the comments are paid. If they were not paid there would be a lot more sincerity about Steemit ... They read some really bad things! However if you have to be done I agree with your advice. But I wanted to tell you that animating and talking about the villains of thought is really genius. Compliments @englishtchrivy
hahah thank you
no - not every comment is rewarded
I won't do that either - specially on the negative and annoying ones
am glad to see you around
it's been a while :)
@englishtchrivy I love this post and try to walk the path you describe. Let's support each other along the way. Namaste :)
let's :)
Congratulations on this wonderful work dear friend @ englishtchrivy, I am 100% agree with you, you are very right in everything you say.
For this kind of thing is that I admire you from the first day I met you.
I wish you a beautiful day.
thank you
you're making me blush hihih
have a great day @jlufer
haven't seen you in a while
glad to see you drop by!
Definitely worthy advice for newcomers.
Upvoted
thank you !
Can I translate your article to Russian?
yes you may :)
go ahead
and you may use the pics as well
as long as you give me the credit
for sure I'll do. I always copy link to original post and author
okay good luck then - send me a link here so we won't waste your effort translating
edit - you're posting it here in Steemit yes?
yes :) the RU version of your post: https://steemit.com/steemit/@allfabeta/learn-the-art-of-commenting-in-steemit-iskusstvo-kommentirovaniya-na-stimite
Got it :)
Awww! How sweet that you explained it with flowers.
Like everything in life, everything is good and positive if it's written from the heart and with good intentions. All of us must try to be authentic in commenting constructive thoughts, and do it when we really mean it.
thannks :)
I totally agree!
Thanks for this. I am new to Steem, but not new to the blogging world, and I totally agree! Your comments and thoughts are spot on! Thanks for sharing!
thank you ;)
interesting posts. Love your efforts of making the pictures.
thank you
Beautiful flower!
Good words and you tell so everyone understands
The art of commenting requires the full analysis of the post and contemplating on the good points we find here. It is a art like learning swimming or dancing which comes slowly slowly and enters our body.
You and me and the rest of the experienced steemians already know, how to comment in the right manner. And the other ones, don't know how to communicate civilized, will never learn it. But anyway, you told the truth only, worked hard for this post, you've let your flowers talk and this is always worth an 100% up and a resteem my dear friend of frogs.
Thank you for the support! Mein Lieve Kicker Freund :)
civilized is the word indeed!
I found this to be a very positive post, and one of the best GUIDES to posting comments. I am new here, and am gathering some useful guides for myself, and others if they want to use them. Resteemed and upvoted, thank you.
Thank you :)
So true.
We all should spend more Love und beeing tolerant.
Thank you for your work and time.
it's not easy but we can ! :)
Thank You for saying what needed to be said for the community at large, there is enough negative in the world without bringing it here. The first thing I noticed when I came to steemit was the positive vibes I was seeing, this is not to say that there is not a negative as well but more so a positive uplifting quality with some awesome people.
We can all be the change we wish to see.
Thanks to @bashadow for sharing this, I will also share it out for others.
thanks for telling me where you found it :)
and yes, prefer a positive environment, too
I'd like to think there's like 5:1 ratio wise when it comes to +: nega here ;)
great post, love how the flowers are talking the perception :)
:)
interesting read even the comments are interesting though I did not read them all I'm such a slacker at times :( thanks for sharing will resteem :)
we can't read them all
not really .. specially if we're Steemiting during the wee hours of the night
thanks for the resteem
I never really thought about what my mood or energy was like when leaving comments. When I look at some comments I can definitely tell that someone left them from an upbeat perspective. Those are the ones that are a joy to read and make me feel good. Thanks for pointing this out, I'm gonna work on improving my comments.
I had the same thoughts when i was starting here
till I got into somethings I won't forget
Hi @englishtchrivy. So True, very good written. We are new here on Steemit and it is a complete new way for us. We like your photos and specialy the comments inside the pictures. Very great :-). Regards from Travel with Salima & Timo
thank you
I wish you both luck on your journey here
Well, since you are one of Steemit's better commenters we should take this advice to heart!
Aw! Thanks Old Dawg!
I'm still not perfect you know ;)
I still have my flaws - you also know :D
I just stumbled on this. :) So many good reminders here - especially putting yourself in the other person's shoes. The talking flowers gave me a laugh!