"Thanks for the subs!" drawings posted on other's walls

[Creaux]

I'm not going to add anything, as this isn't a good format, but I will say that I'm aware a lot of people on this website hold art to some sort of "purity" standard and that's totally not ok. If you don't advertise in some form (thank you images, adspots, posting about it for OTHERS to see), you don't get readers. Not much more to add on that.

[Menbung]

Hi Kura, you can use the "notify susbcribers" option when you need to make big announcements, like "I will be out of the country for a month and unable to update", that way you don't have to worry too much about peeps not seeing what you want to communicate, I don't know if this helps... it doesn't erase the thanks, but that way you make sure all your subscribers can see it when they want and it won't be pushed down, mebbe... XD, say hi to puddin' Oo.oO

[PotooGryphon]

I've taken everything said in this forum post to heart and have really been more aware of the reader's preference might be on Thank you posts. Like for example, if they've been a member on Tapastic for a while, has a good size reading list, and no thank you posts on their wall, I'll private message my thank you to them instead. I've also taken the time to personalize each thank you post by somehow incorporating their avatar image into the image. So far, I've gotten a lot of positive feedback for that. So thank you @Lanu for starting this thread and bring this irritation to our attention so we can be more aware of it. There are more than likely others that feel this way about the posts too.

[Raystah]

Meh, they don't bother me too much :3 I actually like them, they make my wall look pretty and 'active.' I'd rather have a wall filled with loads of 'thankyou' pictures instead of an empty wall or just written messages. That alone would mean a lot, considering how much busy some people's lives are. (it DOES take time to post them on every subscriber you get.)
besides, it's kind of become like an invisible, un-offical etiquette thing in Tapastic, authors don't really know who likes or who doesn't like thankyou's written on their walls. (I wouldn't expect them to knock on your door like 'Hey, can I post a thankyou picture on your wall? xD) it's best to just accept them and perhaps even delete them if they bother you too too much, especially if its just an un-original random panel from their comic x(

[MylCreates]

I don't mind it at all really. I'm actually impressed with some who have over 100 subscribers to still go to each individual to post a thankyou. Some of the more obscure comics like @Kenn's I'm even more impressed by with the custom made thankyous. I'd love to have one made by boxheadstudio but with that many subscribers it'd be impossible. I'll agree that a good number are probably doing it for the hopes of getting noticed by others who drop by your wall, but it's a method that works (as @CyndiFoster noted. I was actually reminded to check out Oops because I'd notice the thankyou's on peoples walls) .

I don't think it should be a wrong-ful shameful thing for an artist to advertise their work, it's something they're proud of and everyone likes a little feedback that the efforts they put into it are not going unnoticed. (kind of like doing a dance you've been practicing for months in the middle of a crowd and no one gives a care, it can be a little heart breaking)

[Jrej]

After reading this, I'm considering making my own thank you for subscribing image.
I love receiving those but I haven't decided yet on mine...

[SpavVy]

I honestly don't have an issue with it, I'm a picky reader so my reading list isn't that big. I actually like having pictures posted on my wall, it makes it look pretty :3 it's the only kind of advertisement I will tolerate on my profile.

[Spinester]

I think it's pretty neat and lots of times I find new comics through them.

[alakotila]

I like the images. I don't want artists to put tons of extra time drawing something special for me -- I know that's time consuming! I want artists to spend time on their comics, not making special asides when even a simple thank you image will do. To those that go above and beyond, I salute you; to those that post simple thank yous, I am still very happy to get them! I am also from inkblazers, and I felt posting the thank you was common courtesy unless the author specifically stated in their profile to NOT post a thank you … otherwise I felt I was ignoring their interest in my work. Surprising, fun conversations can start up from that simple act of just saying thank you.

When I first came to tapastic I was surprised by those images, but a friend taught me about the norms of tapastic and I jumped right in. I am sincerely grateful for every subscriber, and taking out that moment to go to a new reader's profile, read it, and check out their work is fun. As I said, that simple act can be the open door to conversation.

And yes, it can be a way to get new readers. Thanking someone on their wall for their interest is kind of a way to get more exposure, but if you sincerely like that comic, wouldn't you want to help that author get more exposure? For a lot of us word-of-mouth is really our best (and for some, our only) advertisement. The more people that know about our work, the better. Artists, don't ever be ashamed of advertising your comic! Just do it within the norms of the site you belong to -- do not post a thank you every time someone likes or shares an episode; don't spam non-reader's walls with invites to read your comic; don't jump into conversations on other people's walls to advertise your work; so on. Do post in the forums (hey there!), on your own wall, etc.

And yes. I find comics this way. I like fantasy. I draw fantasy. If someone likes my comic, I will check out who else has thanked them! I always make sure I did not thank them already as well so I don't bombard someone with images.

[elixiadragmire]

OK,
I've seen nothing but good from this. 2 peeps were hella surprised to receive a thank you, 1 called me senpai O_O IDK but I loved that they felt appreicated, because they are. And I've received lots interesting comments too, met some awesome people by it

[Wolven_Sister]

(I like these kinds of topics :') Gives me insight on who likes these things or not).
Personally, I LOVE it when creators thank me for subbing to their comic. It initiates conversation, and it lets me know they go through their list and they personally go through each page to thank each person for subscribing to their comic. I really enjoy the artwork creators post; 1.) I love the diversity of the artwork, whether it's a personal drawing they made or a snippet from their comic. I don't care, they still took time to crop out that picture from their comic and place in text (quick work, but it's still the thought behind it, in my opinion) 2.) When visitors visit my wall they can see other artist's work; if they like their style they may like their series. More potential readers for them and build their audience, which helps other creators get that much closer to their goals :')

I made my own drawing to thank people for subscribing, and although it may not be the most ornate picture, I'm not that good with drawing free-hand on my tablet (usually sketch, then scan, then lineart with said tablet) so it took me a good long while to make that sketch and get it just right. I plan on making a new one in the future, but the one currently I use is fine since my series is still in its infancy. And I always type out "Thanks for......" and I always mean it from the bottom of my heart. Then I usually browse through their series, like, comment, or sometimes sub if they're active with it. If they don't have a series, then I look through their reading list.

What I don't like is the "PLZ READ [insert comic title here]!!!!" or "ADD MY COMIC AND I'LL ADD YOURS!?!?!" I feel like that's desperate, ill-mannered, and in poor taste. Luckily it hasn't happened on here yet, but it happened to me on IB all the time :/ Those comments I would hide, or I wouldn't check out their comic at all since they were rude enough to spam on my page instead of politely asking or even PMing me.

[zerobloodyrose]

I think people does it for different reasons. If it's only for self promotion, appreciation for followers or maybe both. I personally don't mind when people post a thank you with a cute picture they've made. The picture itself takes time and so does sending it to every single follower.

[Jobo]

I'm one of those people that will copy and paste my "thank you" image. If I had more free time to create custom images, I definitely would. (and perhaps I will a bit later when the comic becomes less "new" on tapastic.) but here's my thought on it:

I am very sincere when I thank anyone who reads my comic, and before I found this awesome website, commenting to everyone who subscribed was always be bit more difficult. This website makes it so easy to do that. Going the other way around, I would enjoy seeing these posts on my wall as well. it doesn't make me feel particularly special, but hey! the fact that you took the extra 30 seconds to visit my page and see your subscriber is a kind gesture

[Ayumi]

I love these images This is the first comic site I've seen something like that. I don't read so much because of actually spending more time with real life stuff and drawing my mangas, but getting such pictures always cheers me up I don't really know why. Actually it mades me smile even when I take a look at others profiles for doing the same thing, and seeing their wall pics XDD
It also a good idea for getting people notice your comic. First I used an old drawing of mine for Furusato House, and around 2 weeks ago I drew a new one for it, and I realized that after using it, I started to get more subscriber! I think I haven't got as much subscribers on other sites as here, and I'm sure "thank you" pics helped me in it.

[LokeHansen]

I personally think it's awesome to get a thank you image - but endlessly reusing the same standard image is close to spam from my perspective. I'm very new here, and so far i have been thanking my few subscribers with custom made images and animations each time. This is very time-consuming, but there is nothing i would rather spend my time on, than thanking the people that enjoy and share the things i make. I am looking very much forward to the day where i won't be able to thank everyone properly before heading to bed!

In my oppinion it would be awesome enough to get something that isn't unique (or just customized with my username) - if it was something that was made for say - just the subscribers from that day, that episode (etc.).

What matters to me is that the artist / author (whomever it is) show dedication and appreciation - not 100% uniqueness - and most importantly not appearing to use a wall for nothing but self-promotion :/
I'm very curious about following this thread to read more about what everyone else thinks.

Here are some of the things i've posted to subscribers so far (i noticed that some users deleted the images - perhaps they are too flashy!).
Like i wrote, i'm very new here, so i too need to (and want to) learn what feels good for others to see!

[LokeHansen]

Your image is awesome by the way! Was really happy to see it on my wall;)

[Jobo]

Thank you! 😄 glad you liked it.

[AlkseeyaKC]

I think the thank you pictures are fun. I like to get them on my wall and feel like I've got a collection going on. XD

Maybe it would be nice to have it where we could exchange thanks like you can send people a thanks badge from your comic and that show up on people's profiles and not in the feed area.

[elixiadragmire]

I try to update or change my image when I can but its hard now. It grown to a point where my subscriber's aren't even expecting a thank you but I still want to do it because I like to feel connected to the readers.
Unfortunately it mean I reuse the same image a fair bit.

[LokeHansen]

I had to check and... I can see how something as popular as Silversong will make it extremely hard to keep out with the thank you messages. You're super lucky, and now a reader richer hehe. I need to read this!