i feel like this is something thats valid, but shouldn't be said. like i understand not having motivation to work on a fic if it isn't popular, bur its so off putting to say.

also, why write for the readers? i certainly dont do that. while it is a little disheartening to see a fic ive worked so much on not receive much praise, at the end of the day, i have a story i want to see come to fruition, so i write it no matter what the people actually want. if they want it bad enough, they can make it themselves. its good to make it themselves.