Now this makes me think I should start saving icons again! I only do it when it's an icon i want to actually use, so that limits it to a couple of fandoms. when i made those nomination things back then, i did it by literally browsing through all of the comms I watched and that was way too much work tbh :p I bet having a pre-saved selection of good icons ready would make it a lot easier and nicer. And I could make praise posts again. I just get these periods when I sort of fall out of LJ and icons and then end up missing tons of great stuff that is posted... (this is why I really appreciate when others make praise posts, good way to get at least a small look into what I missed this time!)

I know! I also ever only saved icons I would theoretically use and often wouldn't even comment on other fandom's icons. While I often feel so lazy because I have this presorted selection of icons saved, it makes participating in activities a lot easier and more fun. I guess I'm even more lazy for not making an additional post with all the icons I saved that didn't make it into the monthly post lol
I always make sure to look at all icons in praise posts, even if my comments on them sound super generic. I truly appreciate being included and seeing all kinds of different icons together!

Yep, I look at all the icons too, but non-generic commenting on praise posts is kind of difficult isn't it? I mean if you want to mention specific icons and their good qualities, it's probably better just to comment on the icon post so the maker sees it for sure :)
nah, you make a praise post every month, there's no freaking way there's anything lazy about that! I wish I could be so active! But now I kinda feel like making a praise post soon, since it's been a while...

Exactly! It would feel weird to single out an icon from one maker in a praise post done by somebody else. It's not like I need to point out that icon since the person obviously likes it already lol
Do it! They can never be enough praise posts to inspire and encourage :)