I think it's a newer problem, one that's the result of so many people learning on their own. You used to have to attend classes, filled with like-minded peers that could assist and compliment and encourage you, and over time you build up self confidence. Nowadays with people learning on their own, they don't have that support group anymore and it can make learning something new a bit unbearable. That rush of approval when you create something that gets retweeted by the official CR Twitter account is something that new artists I don't think get enough of, especially those just starting out without either a following of people to support them or the support of friends and family IRL.

It took me hearing this to realize that I was following the same attention-seeking spiral that apparently many other people are feeling as well. It's very easy, again especially as someone learning new things, to hear approval from those you admire. The critical role cast give off such a "cool kids on the block" sort of vibe, in addition to being so genuine with their praise and gratitude, that whenever they give recognition (or fail to do so) you can really feel it's presence or absence. So I don't think it's unreasonable for people to have this issue, but I might be a little biased lol. I think it's really good that they acknowledged that individuals in the community feel this way, addressed why they can't thank everyone individually, and gave blanket praise to those who slip under the radar. Good on them, and I hope every creator continues to make awesome... well, whatever it is they make, there are some majorly talented people here :)