Random pondering about feedback

[ratherastory]

So I've been trying to catch up on comments to my fic, because I'm behind on everything fandom-related and feeling a bit guilt-ridden as a result. Anyway, that's moving along, so I thought I would indulge my curiosity and ask my ever-understanding flist for your opinions.

Do you guys care at all whether an author replies to your feedback? Do you feel annoyed/insulted/whatever if your comment goes unanswered, especially when you've taken the time to leave really detailed feedback?

To make it easier for y'all, I've made a poll. It's totally not because I like fiddling around with the LJ toys. No. Not at all... *shifty look*

What are your thoughts?

[Poll #1652078]

Comments

[dragonlit.livejournal.com]

I don't exactly keep a list of comments I've made and keep track if I get an answer but if I've left a particularly thought out response (you know, other than a short 'OMG! I love this') I appreciate a reply/acknowledgement. If I don't get one, it's not going to shatter my ego but I would hesitant to leave future comments for the author. I think we all appreciate feedback and it's a polite thing to do, to reply especially if we want future feedback. Having said all that, life sometimes gets in the way and a catch up is next to impossible.