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A few months ago, there were quite some people urging everyone to actively post and comment, to make the communities more lively and engaging.
I always remind myself to do this⦠Interesting post but no comments? Just add the first comment and a conversation will start - for me at least, there was always somebody commenting.
Yup. We have to be the content we want to see.
Does that also apply to porn consumers?
PLEASE GOD NO
Nah we upvote that shit and stay silent, 300 upvotes and zero comments
Why else would smutty fanart/fanfic exist? π
I really try to make an effort to contribute. I sometimes still find it a bit uncomfortable - i remember the harsh ways people got called out/downvoted/got incredibly unkind replies on reddit-, but i try to do it anyway, if i feel i have something to contribute/something kind to say/have a question
Got ya. You can't make people always agree with you. Sometimes your opinion is just unpopular. But it is important to speak with each other in a proper manner. Maybe we learn from each other.
Never go the way of people pleasing. Be kind and you will receive it.
I do this all the time. Even if my comment isn't substantial it lowers the barrier to entry for others.