It's not something I've personally experienced, but I know that many people I know have talked about things like sending people (who've invited comment) feedback that isn't 100% positive and getting their arse handed to them on a plate. Kind of makes you a bit jumpy, I reckon?

You're absolutely right, Graculus. It is deceiving, but those people who invite it are also deceiving themselves. And it isn't just the new writers, it is often people who are very established writers in fanfic... I've even seen it with someone who also writes pro.

Jane