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Have you ever heard of a traffic exchange? The concept is simple: one visits member's sites in exchange for visits to one's own site. So in an effort to increase the exchange of comments in peoples' Elfwood galleries I, [
HiddenFire], decided to start this comment exchange.
The problem:
Have you ever tried going on massive commenting runs? That's the way most amateur artists get their source of comments. They spend hours upon hours sitting in front of the computer commenting on picture after picture, hoping that a few artists will be kind enough to return the favor. What do they get out of it? Just a handful of measly comments or none at all. It's a gamble really, there is no guarantee that any artist will be the kind and curious type, and comment on your gallery in return.
The solution!
Well that's where this wiki comes in. We have taken the gamble out of it. Now it is simple to receive comments in your gallery. You are provided with links to members sites who
promise comments in return!
Below is a link to the list of members. If you are starving for comments you should visit some of their galleries and leave some comments. It's not very difficult to gain comments in this way: if you only leave one comment in each gallery, that would mean you would gain at least one comment for EACH gallery you commented in. There is no guarantee you will receive more than that, but you will certainly not receive less. You actually get something for your hard work commenting. What could be better?
Or, alternatively, you could take one of the
Comment exchange tours which have been put together with artwork from our members, and comment on the works you see there. You would recieve a comment back for every comment you gave out.
Constructive criticism (CC) is valued more highly than the “kool pics” comments. So leave as much CC as possible, they are more likely to return the favour with a larger number of comments in return.
You don't even need to be a member to benefit in this fashion!
All members are asked to submit the url of an image they would like featured in a
Comment Exchange Members Tour.
Tours already put together can be found at
Comment Exchange Tours!
What are the benefits of joining?
Why not just swing by and leave comments on member's galleries whenever you need comments? Well, as well as you commenting on other members' galleries and getting return from it, people would also
come to you for comments if you were a member! it only takes a little more effort on your part. There is nothing wrong with simply swinging by whenever you need comments but it's extremely easy to become a member and reap the benefits.
Make sure to read the rules before going and commenting on members' sites or if you wish to join.
Please watch that page and add to it whenever you have an update! This should help the older members and the newer members to blend a little bit better. Also, keep an eye on it for the tours!
Rules (ok, guidelines):
Members should return the favor, but are not required to return comments in the same number they were recieved
Rude comments can be ignored (you don't have to return the favor in this case... it could lead to a feud)
Comments are suggested to be returned in kind (if someone simply says "kool pics" then members can simply say the same on their page)
Members should state on their galleries that they are members and what that means for those that comment on their work. Also check out Comment Exchange Declaration for some *suggested* HTML you can add to your Elftown bio. (I don't know why but everyone seems to ignore this one, this is a STRONG suggestion as it shows random stoppers by that you will return comments)
If you wish to join the Comment Exchange simply sign up here
Comment Exchange Members
Currently we only support Elfwood galleries/libr
aries. When you sign up to be a member you MUST have a link to an EW gallery/library. Failure to comply to this rule could get you (or at least the non-EW link) deleted from the members list.
When you sign up, try to comment on a few members' galleries, this will help to produce an internal circulation of commenting
Eventually your comment load may become too great, you may not have the time to return comments, or you simply consider this wiki training wheels and decide you don't need it any longer. Then simply remove your name from the list, no big deal
The rules are subject to change. Notification of the members will be attempted. If the rule is of particular importance a vote may be held. It is suggested you watch this page for any possible changes which may occur.
Many members may decide to apply their own stipulations on top of the rules here: they may add a few rules about their returning comments, or what kind they like to recieve. Those rules may eventually make their way into the official rules here if they seem to benefit the majority.
Discussion of possible new rules, suggestions, suggested chages in structure, or just gripes and complaints can be held at Comment Exchange Propositions
Contents
Comment exchange members View members or sign up!
http://ngal.fateback.com/random.html View a member's site at random here (requires javascript be enabled, updated sporadically)
Comment exchange tours View the current tours put together of comment exchange members work
Comment exchange members tour Sign up for the next tour here!
Comment exchange propositions Where new suggestions etc. can be posted
Comment Exchange News Where you can find the latest news and add let people know about updated sites!
Related wikis/websites of interest:
*New* Elftown Comment Exchange
The constructive criticism club
Constructive Criticism Wiki
New Art Comment Club
Comments for the comment hungry
Wyvern's Writers United
Fine Art Institution
Some advice about giving and recieving comments and criticism is found in these FARP articles by "Ellen Million". ~(referred by The constructive criticism club)~
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/guides/givecriticism.html
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/guides/takecriticism.html
Feel free to ask questions, add comments, express your ideas, or voice your opinion below, in the comments box. Feedback is welcomed as it would help this community grow and develop.
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