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Submitted: November 17, 2006
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Comment Before You Favouriteby `BoffinbraiN

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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, deviation description or comment.
Use the stamp by putting :thumb43231916: in your journal or deviation description. Thumbnails do not work in comments.

If you're going to comment here or ask a question, read the FAQ first. 90% of people don't, and they look stupid for it.

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 this is just a typical example of a deviation on deviantART. At least by having a high number of favourites, it's increasing awareness.

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.

*Ocsttiac 2 days ago Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Okay, here's my stance on this: I don't wholly agree, but I'm leaning more towards supporting this stamp. See, it's by far more meaningful to comment (and by golly, I've already written a huge ass rant about people who don't comment: [link], and I personally would like to see more comments... But I don't feel like it should be an instruction. It should be more of a persuasion to comment instead. I want people who fave my work to at least freely do so, and comment because they'll know that they're doing a good thing.
And to those who believe that this stamp is completely wrong/bad, give that rant I wrote a read... You might just change your minds.

~Sofia-kun 2 days ago Hobbyist General Artist

I think you're right - I really like favs, but comments are more kind.

~RadiantGradient 6 days ago New member Hobbyist Digital Artist

I love it when people fave my art, but I would love hear their comments/ opinions on my art as well. Thank you for making this.

~sonicsilver12 May 14, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

I hate it when people fave my deviations but don't comment on them

*Libra-Dragoness May 12, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

I totally agree

~xTheShinyMewGirlx May 7, 2013 New member Hobbyist General Artist

I agree! Sure, people don't often fave me (twice since I joined) but out of all (about, I didn't count) ten, only one picture has a comment. And guess how many comments are on it? ONE. I guess that it will grow, but that stamp is perfect!

~shadowandroid758 May 2, 2013

Why?
I can't help it if I'm a man of few words.

~Arroiuqlu-Cifer-05 Apr 30, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

I'm using this if you don't mind. I'm getting annoyed of people flash-bombing my inbox without faving while I'm trying to to grow as an artist. :deathstareplz:

~Creative-Dreamr Apr 28, 2013 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Yes...just...yes.

Some times I wish it was that the DA site won't allow you to have unless you make a comment. Wishful thinking...

But thank you so much for making this. It's frustrating when you work hard on a pic and only get 1-2 comments. I'm definitely using this.

~kangaroogi Apr 24, 2013

this is brilliant :3

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