I was a silent reader before I started writing. I think a lot of readers just need any media to consume and despite having no mal-intent, it doesn't feel (to me before) important to say how much it affected them for reading a work. Then I started sharing my work and realized damn, I wish I commented on the works I loved cause the little and simple comments really do mean a lot. Despite that, I do get the pain of sharing something, expecting to at least connect with people but feel as though people are disinterested. Jarring thoughts that feel so real... It's comforting to know I'm not alone on that struggle so hey, whoever sees this, hmu or just know someone will and if that doesn't happen, just look for a change of scenery, it'll be okay.

I feel exactly the same, I understand the pain of silent readers, but when people who get so much attention for their work complain it feels really draining, I mean I understand that it’s upsetting when the subs, comments, and votes are disproportionate but that’s better than getting zero of everything.

I think it's also sad when there's so many subscribers but there aren't any comments though.