But what was interesting was that almost everybody who advocated
pre-readers also said that they do so because the list itself wasn't
providing enough C&C.

Authors don't necessarily want C&C or pre-reading, they want 
recognition--any kind of recognition. They want the thrill to see a 
stranger comment on their work to other strangers. They want to have 
their ego stroked. I strive to provide this when I can, even when the 
fic is so bad or ho-hum that no one else would bother talking about it. 
I also tell the truth and try to pass them on the little bit of wisdom 
I've come by so that one day they will post a fic that people will 
genuinely get excited about.



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