Letterboxd Lurkers, Unite! Is It Okay to Slide Into the Comments? 🤔
Okay, fellow movie lovers, let's talk Letterboxd! We all know and love it, right? It's like Goodreads for movies, where we can log our cinematic adventures, write mini-reviews, and stalk... I mean, follow our friends' tastes. 😉
But there's a burning question in the Letterboxd-sphere: Is it weird to comment on other people's reviews?
I've been doing some serious Letterboxd lurking (don't judge!), and I've noticed this is a hot topic. You see someone write a killer review – witty, insightful, maybe even a little bit savage – and you just HAVE to tell them how much you loved it. But then that little voice in your head whispers, "Is that... socially acceptable?"
I mean, it's not like real life, where you can just turn to your friend after a movie and say, "OMG, your review was spot on!" This is the internet, baby! Different rules apply... or do they?
Some people might think it's a little strange, like you're eavesdropping on a private conversation. Others might LOVE the interaction! Maybe they wrote that review hoping to spark a debate or find fellow film fanatics.
I found this hilarious meme that perfectly sums up the internal struggle:
Personally, I think it's all about the vibe. If someone's review is clearly meant to be a conversation starter ("What did YOU guys think of the ending?!"), then go for it! But if it's a more personal, diary-style entry, maybe just leave a like and move on.
And of course, common sense applies: be respectful, avoid spoilers, and don't be a troll! We're all here because we love movies, so let's keep the Letterboxd community a fun and welcoming place.
So, what do YOU think? Are you a Letterboxd commenter, or a happy lurker? Let's discuss in the... well, comments! 😉
Inspired by this awesome Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Letterboxd/comments/1o80o8f/is_it_weird_to_comment_on_letterboxd_reviews/