Thanks for this article. It should be a given that we all appreciate a comment when someone reads our writing. And you should not feel that you must respond to each and everyone. That is impossible. As for those mental midgets that spew hate or nasty criticism , they don't deserve an answer. Don't let them get inside your head. Most are hiding behind their keyboard and would never speak that way to your face. You can't please all of the people all of the time. Keep on writing!