Chao- You know, FF.net placed in the ability to reply to reviews in what feels not too long ago. And though some people can start off great conversations, some users just give their thanks for the kind words. But... are we supposed to reply to people who leave reviews? Is that some sort of common courtesy? Or is this more like a social obligation?
YChao- It could just be users' preferences. What problems do you have with this?
Chao- What if people do get a reply from their review? Are authors supposed to respond to this reply and then have the reader respond back? And then do we reply back? When will it end?!
Agent Daisy- (pours bucket of cold water on Chao)
Chao- Ah! Cold!
YChao- You worry too much.
Chao- But this is a legit concern!
YChao- How so?
Chao- Are people upset when authors don't reply to their reviews? Chao only does so to explain something if a reviewer has asked a question. But is it rude to NOT reply to someone?
YChao- Maybe? Giving a person a thanks for leaving a review would be more of a common courtesy. Wouldn't it show that you're grateful that they took the time to leave you words that your crave for? Whether it be kind words or brave constructive criticism?
Chao- ...What is this "kindness" you speak about?
YChao- Are you really going down that route?
Chao- Hey! Random people who stop by this blog! What do you think?
I reply to reviews if I personally feel they need to be replied to. Like you, if someone asks a question, or points out a mistake or inconsistency. And if they don't respond back, that's fine. But with reviews that give no "criticism", that just say things like "Please update soon!" or "I really like this" I tend to leave be.
ReplyDeleteChao- Guess it can be hard when people automatically expect a witty response.
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