After posting my sketches online and getting sucked into view counts and algorithm chasing, I decided to get a coach. His weekly feedback on my sketches helps me focus on my process more than the numbers game online. It's been a much healthier way to go about it. And as it turns out, just focusing on improving your work usually gets you more views in the end haha
I have thought about posting my sketches online and perhaps something that will galvanize me to do so is just turning off the comments on the videos. There really isn't a need for comments to be on. Its an oddly freeing thought.
I have mixed feelings about that. I like the approach in a "cut off the problem at the source" way, but I also think comments might be handy? Like, if everyone just starts commenting "briefcase, lol" then maybe something about the line where someone mentions a briefcase is funny and worth examining? I dunno. Maybe the comment section is more useful for big, successful YouTubers who can afford hiring other people to read the comments for them to look for trends or things
You bring up some great points. I think for me, criticism and feedback is more helpful from peers (like those in a writing group) or those who are more knowledgeable about the subject, like a mentor or teacher. Especially when you are new to posting your work or creating sketches, limiting feedback from the general public could be helpful. You still do get feedback in the case of likes and such but it isn’t an influx of comments that can really deter a newer writer.
I don't think comments as a whole are necessarily detrimental. Case in point: I've left comments on here... but I've also made them accessible to only paid subscribers. I think this little bit of upfront cost is a good way to weed out trolls and do what comments do best -- create a dialogue and a sense of community.
You don't necessarily have the option to get that granular with comment options, but I think it's good to remember that comments aren't NECESSARILY helpful, and if they'll do more harm than good, then sure, turn 'em off.
Practical tips here. Thanks!
After posting my sketches online and getting sucked into view counts and algorithm chasing, I decided to get a coach. His weekly feedback on my sketches helps me focus on my process more than the numbers game online. It's been a much healthier way to go about it. And as it turns out, just focusing on improving your work usually gets you more views in the end haha
I have thought about posting my sketches online and perhaps something that will galvanize me to do so is just turning off the comments on the videos. There really isn't a need for comments to be on. Its an oddly freeing thought.
I have mixed feelings about that. I like the approach in a "cut off the problem at the source" way, but I also think comments might be handy? Like, if everyone just starts commenting "briefcase, lol" then maybe something about the line where someone mentions a briefcase is funny and worth examining? I dunno. Maybe the comment section is more useful for big, successful YouTubers who can afford hiring other people to read the comments for them to look for trends or things
You bring up some great points. I think for me, criticism and feedback is more helpful from peers (like those in a writing group) or those who are more knowledgeable about the subject, like a mentor or teacher. Especially when you are new to posting your work or creating sketches, limiting feedback from the general public could be helpful. You still do get feedback in the case of likes and such but it isn’t an influx of comments that can really deter a newer writer.
I don't think comments as a whole are necessarily detrimental. Case in point: I've left comments on here... but I've also made them accessible to only paid subscribers. I think this little bit of upfront cost is a good way to weed out trolls and do what comments do best -- create a dialogue and a sense of community.
You don't necessarily have the option to get that granular with comment options, but I think it's good to remember that comments aren't NECESSARILY helpful, and if they'll do more harm than good, then sure, turn 'em off.