This is a bit of an awkward question to ask but I do think it's important to discuss this. I think anybody who reads script offer posts will have seen this happen:

-Writer posts a script offer

-Readers like the script

-Readers tag performers that they would like to see fill the script in the comments

I've seen it happen quite often and even experienced it a few times on my own posts. I know some performers don't mind it that much but I also know some that absolutely hate it. I've even heard some go so far as to say that if they are publicly tagged on a script offer, they are immediately dissuaded from filling that script.

There are other ways to suggest scripts to performers. Sending personal DMs or using a performer's suggestion form is IMO, generally seen as okay. It's specifically tagging somebody on a public post that really irks some people. I can definitely understand why.

-If a performer gets tagged for a script (especially popular performers, which is common), others might get discouraged from performing the script. In fact, I have personally spoken to a performer and recommended a script I saw posted. Her response was, "Oh no, somebody already tagged [popular performer]. My fill won't be as good."

-It's also awkward for the performer who was tagged. Some might feel pressured to respond and answer the question of if they plan to fill the script or not. Since it's public, responding with "no" is risky since they might come off as rude. Similarly, responding with "yes" has its own risks. What if they promise to fill a script but because of any number of circumstances, they cannot. Well shit, now they look like a flake.

Now then, the question I would like to ask you all is:

When this happens on our own posts, what should we as writers do about it?

I personally do not want to encourage this on my own posts. Especially since it could potentially deter fills and discourage newer performers who may not have the greatest confidence in their work. At the same time, I don't want to be stepping on anybody's toes and shutting people down in my comments. After all, the intention is good and it definitely helps bring more attention to a script. It's just a really bad look for any writer.

This has been on my mind for a while now. How do you react/respond to comments that tag performers? Do we gently nudge commenters and say that this is not something that we should do? Do we put a disclaimer on our posts saying "Please don't tag performers to read/fill this script"? I would really like to hear everyone's thoughts on this. Thank you for your time!