Readers, Stop Doing This(Please)
Trust Me, This Isn’t Clickbait
We are all here to express ourselves and to learn from one another — or, put another way, that’s what we claim to be doing. But the question is: are we actually standing for what we claim?
In my three months here, I have loved the platform. Yes, there are many admirable aspects that deserve appreciation, but that’s not what I’m writing about today.
Today, I want to point out something that needs fixing: the reluctance of readers and experienced members on Medium to give honest feedback.
We all understand the importance of feedback, yet we still hesitate to provide it to the writer. I’m not suggesting that experienced members need to spend hours reading stories from newcomers, nor am I saying that the comment sections should be filled with negativity nor i am stopping any readers to appreciate the writers.
What I am saying is that if you take the time to read someone’s piece and recognize room for improvement, then out of goodwill, you should notify the writer — not only for their betterment but for the benefit of the entire community here.
It’s also the right thing to do from an ethical standpoint. Praising someone when you know their work could be better, or simply ignoring the opportunity to offer…
