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little pieces of compacted life

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November 18, 2006
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Comments: 3,145
Favourites: 4,879 [who?]
Views: 84,741 (44 today)

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Comment before you favourite. Comment because you care. And spread the word!

Use the icon by putting :iconcommentplz: in your journal or deviation description.
Use the stamp by putting :thumb43231916: in your journal or deviation description (subscribers only).




This stamp was made for `livius (journal) and ~melonhead-emotion (journal) and those hundreds of you who agree with them.

If a deviant displays this stamp or icon in their deviation description, they are indicating that they care more about comments than favourites, and will ignore people who fave just to get attention.

Show deviants some courtesy and respect by giving them critique and feedback if they request it. Nobody can force you to comment, but we hope people will read this and consider giving something back to the artists they love. This stamp has influenced and enlightened a lot of people, who say they feel better knowing they've made contact with the artists.

If you are the kind of person that favourites more than 10 things per day, then you're not using the system as it was intended. A favourite means you consider something to be really special, and they should not be overused, or they become worthless.

Favourites should not be a way of seeking attention - this is known as fav-bombing and is not welcomed. Prove that you care by saying what you like about the piece. Critique and praise alike, comments are a form of human social interaction that favourites can never give. That's the kind of active community we want in deviantART. Which would you rather receive?


FAQ:

Can I use this stamp/icon in my submissions? Yes, you can use it anywhere on deviantART.

Does order matter? Does it matter if I favourite before I comment? Don't be silly; of course not!

What if I'm too busy to comment? Consider coming back and commenting later.

Do short comments like 'Cool' or 'Nice!' count? If the deviant has specified that they wish to receive critique, then no.

What if the artist never replies to comments? Well, it's up to you to decide if you think the artist will appreciate your comment or not.

What if I never know what to say in a comment? See below for some awesome guides on how to write constructive critique.

Why does this stamp have more favourites than comments? Because people are trying to be ironic, or simply want to annoy me. However, this doesn't work, because I delete all favourites from my message center immediately and don't bother reading them.


See also:
Read before you Comment - because it saves you time and possible embarrassment.
A Compromise - Can't comment on everything? Read this fantastic comic that received a Daily Deviation.
Good Comment Guide presented by #bringbackart describes, as briefly as possible, what you should be looking to give when you comment.
Constructive Critique, a brief note by $realitysquared that urges you to question whether your comments are benefiting the artists you frequent.

If you have a suggestion for this list, note me.
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~BlackSpider-Man 1 day ago  Hobbyist General Artist
I couldn't have said this better myself. I hate it when people just fave my stuff without commenting

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~misteryA555 2 days ago
I only comment when I like something
but not enough to favorite it
Plus sometimes I fave and run simply because I have nothing to say
And when you think about it- Favorites ARE comments
So yeah
I will comment as I please
Good day sir!

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~Pandora-Valshe 2 days ago  Hobbyist General Artist
I like the favs, but I prefer the comments >.< Although... people only fav TwT

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~slackpracticerepeat 2 days ago  New member  General Artist
I personally prefer comments to faves, and reading comments on one's artwork is half the fun for me.
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!MetalWarsZumy 3 days ago
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!MetalWarsZumy 3 days ago
:iconcommentplz: :iconCommentBeforeYouFavorite:
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!dawnsnowfall 5 days ago  New member
EPIC. I totally love this. It is the story of my life xD I just get really annoyed when people don't comment, but they fav!
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~MrJones05 5 days ago
I comment but I don't fav all the time when I do

....So I comment more than I fav.

Wow, this must mean I'm the minority.

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*Sono-Kun 6 days ago
Going to use this thank you!

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Mood: Love ~IdrewAcow May 18, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
...on a comment before you fave stamp, there are ~1'500 more faves than comments...
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Kind of...bizarre. :XD:
But I REALLY like this stamp: artists can't progress with silence~

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