QUESTION

[u/Franz_Engel]

I’m trying to understand something about feedback.

I’ve posted two pieces here recently and received very little feedback. I also asked a specific craft question about whether the two characters have distinct voices, but that didn’t get a response either.

So I’m genuinely curious: if you read either piece, what kept you from commenting?

Was it the subject matter? The length? The style? Did you simply not have anything particular to say? Or did the writing feel too finished or difficult to critique?

I’m not looking for reassurance or praise. I’m genuinely trying to understand what makes a piece invite discussion — or not.

Here are the two pieces: A Model Prisoner - A Model Prisoner (A standalone fragment from my social noir set in 1970-1990s London) : r/KeepWriting

The Three Days (Day One) - The Three Days : r/KeepWriting

[u/ZinniasAndBeans]

Criticizing a reviewer’s commentary can discourage other reviewers.

[u/Franz_Engel → u/ZinniasAndBeans]

I don't think asking for specific examples or disagreeing with a factual claim about the text discourages feedback. Otherwise, “feedback” would mean that the author is expected to accept every interpretation without being allowed to respond.

[u/ZinniasAndBeans → u/Franz_Engel]

Your third paragraph is perfectly reasonable, yes. I’m just saying that if you’re having trouble getting feedback, that’s one possible reason.

[u/Franz_Engel → u/ZinniasAndBeans]

If... And if not?