User blog comment:JojobaExtract/Supporting in the current meta/@comment-5993740-20130925055832

As stated above, it's really a case of, "If I do, it's unsung, if I don't, it's my fault". Unless the save is extremely evident and immediate, such as a Ali knocking back an enemy from a low teammate, you get no credit. Preventing ganks because of good ward placement, assisting beautifully for kills, even buying support items that help your team even if they don't notice it. You almost always get no love.

But if you don't buy wards, or you die while going to place wards because noone will cover you, or you get an item that supports never should get, you're a terrible support, and that's the reason your ADC can win lane. (All sarcasm)