Acknowledging Comments And L/f

I, personally, do not comment on my artwork page(s), because I don't want potential buyers reading my 'thank yous.' I would rather reciprocate in kind by commenting on one of their images when I have time.

I tried always thanking under the comments initially but am now doing what Jeffrey is doing, reciprocating on one or more of their images instead...which I was going to do anyway, except occasionally one will slip by me...

Same as above

I like to say 'Thank you', but sometimes fall a day or two behind and miss some.

However, when I comment on an artist's work, I do so because I really want to say how much I like what I see. Though replies are nice, I don't mind not receiving one -- it's a comment, not a dialogue. I'll definitely comment or Like or Fave again, if I see something else that blows my mind.

I love getting comments, and I try to thank everyone who has left one. But I only have a small fraction of the number of pieces that some other artists on here do, and I've received upwards of 30 comments in a day on the fewer than 40 pieces I currently have. I can't imagine what it would be like if I had 400, or 1000, or over 2000 like some others do. I can understand why it might be hard to keep up with replies then. Besides, most commenters don't come back to check for them anyhow, so I can understand why some don't bother. I don't understand not wanting potential buyers see you say 'thank you', though. Is that a bad thing, Jeffrey?

I'll go back and comment on an artist's work like Wendy does, if I see something I really appreciate - whether they have ever reciprocated or not in the past...shouldn't matter but I know everyone is trying to improve their results in search so that has and will continue to play a larger role in how people treat commenting and favorites, etc than is 'healthy'? for lack of a better word.

Hi Denise. I enjoy getting your comments, fave's & likes, btw! I also appreciate it when someone responds to me if I've taken the time to comment on & f/v their work, like you say. And, I always reciprocate in kind with a 'thank you' & more. Just the way I am. I'll also try to visit their site, find something I like & leave a comment, not just a 'stunning', but something personal, kind & uplifting. Only takes a moment. "Do unto others...".

I also don't understand not wanting potential buyers to see you say 'thank you'. I always thank a comment leaver, and expand it if the comment calls for it.

I always try to thank anybody who leaves a comment, simply because I appreciate their making the effort to comment. On the other hand, I don't expect thanks or reciprocal comments if I leave a comment on a work myself, and I don't go back to check up. Sometimes you can overthink things!

It doesn't really bother me either way, but i do say thank you. Although for some reason I get irritated when I see a comment that says "nice shot" I usually erase those

I try to thank anyone who leaves a comment on my paintings. I do appreciate it IF IT'S GENIUNE. Because I understand some people (NOT ALL) comment only because they think it will lead to a sale for themselves.

At the same time, I only comment on someone else's piece if I truly genuinely like it. I really don't care if they thank me back or say anything back.

I have no ulterior motive when I comment, I just want to comment if I like the work. Nothing more, nothing less.

Only one way to get sales really: make good pieces and market them like crazy.


--Roz Barron Abellera

I leave thank you comments and will also comment or favorite work, The customers if there are any can only come to one conclusion, this person is appreciative and approachable.

I d not comment to have them reciprocated. i comment because I like the work. I comment rarely because I am ultra busy 27 hours a day 8 days a week. If I comment on your work I do not need a thank you.

I used to be so good at commenting back. Fell behind a year or so ago for various reasons ... and now it's way out of hand. Doesn't mean I don't still try, but I've come to accept I'll never get caught up again. I do the best I can. I hope that I have enough credibility with the people I've come to know here and elsewhere over the years that I'm forgiven. Besides ... chances are pretty good 90% of them are in the same boat! : ))

if you ask a question i might answer. i get comments all the time, i can't reply to them all. i don't have the time, energy or willing. someone bombs your work with - nice shot, nice camera. or WOW or something like that on a dozen pieces i can't reply to any of that. if they ask something i can, but only if i see them. i don't look all the time. and the comments box isn't the best place to have a conversation.


---Mike Savad

the thanks from an artist makes it almost sound like you were so ecstatic to get money from the sale, its hard to explain. its like when someone tosses money into a hat or a mug, and its not a lot of money but they are so happy to get it (i've witnessed, not actually done btw). it doesn't seem professional to me. like when i see an artist say - oh thanks so much to the buyer who bought this as a card, it makes me so happy!!!! -- i think that's sad and kind of pathetic.


---Mike Savad

I am very new here and I have tried to thank people who comment because it's in my nature to do that. I will always act as myself, and I am a very grateful person. If I were to show my art in person to someone and receive complimentary comments, I thank them.

If I put my marketing hat on, then I agree with what others have said - it shows the artist is approachable and appreciative.

There was a time when I acknowledged every single comment I received. I just don't have time anymore. I do appreciate all the comments I get, and once in awhile I comment on someone else's work. But not out of obligation or tit for tat, just because I like it.

I agree with many others here. I do not reply with a thank you under the compliment left for me...unless the complimenter checks their Activity page, they will never see it anyway. I prefer to look through their work, find a piece I enjoy and leave THEM a compliment. I feel like that is worth more to them.

I comment on work that I like, not on work by artists I think may then comment on my work. I also try to stay a day or two behind on thanking folks for their comments so when it hits the activity stream, a little bit of time has at least passed.

I always thank commenters and comment frequently on others' work that I like, but do not look back to see whether someone acknowledged my comment or not. And if I do ever happen to find myself in that thread again, I may check to see whether I commented previously but just so I don't say the same thing again. Once in awhile I do find myself commenting on the same image twice but it's sure to be one that really caught my fancy.

It makes me uncomfortable when I think that just because I commented favorably on another's art work, they need to take the time to go into my gallery and find something to comment on. I'd prefer you didn't do that. My preference would be that if I am a member who you are following and I post a work that you respond to favorably, then comment. Otherwise, I'm not a fan of the reciprocity thing.

Now I'm ready to see my comments go down, lol. Whatever. Thank you to my loyal followers who do comment on my works without having me comment on theirs first. There are a few of us who have been supporters of each other for a number of years now, and their comments particularly warm my heart.

Oh, yes I do post thank yous. It just seems like common courtesy. However, I completely understand those who don't want them to show up on their pages. I wish there were an option to have comments show up in our AW without the thank yous. I know we can opt to have the comments not show, but I like having them. The thank yous really don't need to show up. Ahh... it's a conundrum.

Yes, Denise, it's just plain ol' common sense & courtesy to say 'thank you' when someone acknowledges you & your work...comments, fave/likes, shares & features. My humble opinion, of course. I will always offer a response to those taking the time to let me know what I've created, whether a painting or photograph, moves them. I believe that's 'why' there is a 'REPLY' option available in the comment box! Lol.
I call it 'good manners', others will say 'good social skills', but some folks just don't care to do it or have the time to reply, as seen above. But, I make sure I plan some 'response time' everyday. I may not get to everybody, but I try!
Plus, I agree with what Mario said, as well.

Hi Everyone,
Thank you all for replying. I would point out again....I think some of you may have missed it...I am not commenting to get commented on but because I admire the image...I realise now that some people with hundreds of images have so many comments that they cannot reply. I am always ridiculously pleased when I receive a comment because a comment means someone has seen and enjoyed my image and that means a lot...to me art has always been about communication. Just as well it is not for sales...haven't had one yet.,lol

I try to thank everyone who comments on my work. Occasionally, I miss one, but it isn't intentional. However, I agree with what Valerie said above. Unless the posters come back to your image where they commented to see if you responded, they would never know. And who keeps track of all the images they comment on? I realize that your "thank you" also goes in the Activity list. But if things are active that list moves pretty fast. If you don't check it pretty regularly, chances are you aren't going to see the thank you anyway. So I have mixed feelings on it. Not that I don't appreciate the genuine comments, but how does it help anyone if they don't see it? I will also check out the person's profile and comment on image(s) if I really like them, but not just an obligatory reciprocation. I haven't noticed any sales at all from comments I have made.

Sorry, unintentional blank post. Don't know how to get ride of it.

At times I do reply with a thank you...sometimes I do not. Mostly a matter of timing - not that I don't appreciate all the comments I receive. I am always thrilled to have my work liked. Sometimes I miss comments entirely only to see them months later when it would seem stupid to say such a belated thank you. I do try to visit the work of people who have left comments but can't say that I do that all the time either. And I never actually look to see if someone responded with a thank you on a comment I left.

I feel we All appreciate comments and a thank you is not really necessary...who would not be thankful for a nice comment. We are all artists here trying to sell our work and I am not sure comments help with that at all...sometimes I think they actually hinder the process by leading potential buyers away from our work...and would probably disable them all together except I do love to get them!

Often I do not even leave a comment...because of time...but just vote and favorite a piece...which in the big picture probably helps more for actual sales.