Good for you for being firm, regarding your boundaries in a digital space. Not enough folks (creators or otherwise) do that.
I'm not going to be making discord servers for my projects anytime soon (if ever), but I do like the idea of Google forms. Maybe using quantities data would be a good way to receive feedback that is useful and is less likely to feel personal (e.g. How satisfied are you with the resolution mechanic on a scale of 0-10). Hmm... thanks for giving me something to think about!
Feedback is always a bit of a double-edged sword because most people use your vulnerability to open your project up to critique as an excuse to be the most pedantic, self-aggrandizing assholes known to mankind. Or, more frustratingly I find, just to not pay attention and keep offering bad feedback as you detailed in the post.
Either way, keep your chin up - the old adage remains true: a third of people will hate your thing, a third won't care about it, and a third will love it. Focus on yourself and the third that love it and you'll be in good shape!
Good for you for being firm, regarding your boundaries in a digital space. Not enough folks (creators or otherwise) do that.
I'm not going to be making discord servers for my projects anytime soon (if ever), but I do like the idea of Google forms. Maybe using quantities data would be a good way to receive feedback that is useful and is less likely to feel personal (e.g. How satisfied are you with the resolution mechanic on a scale of 0-10). Hmm... thanks for giving me something to think about!
Feedback is always a bit of a double-edged sword because most people use your vulnerability to open your project up to critique as an excuse to be the most pedantic, self-aggrandizing assholes known to mankind. Or, more frustratingly I find, just to not pay attention and keep offering bad feedback as you detailed in the post.
Either way, keep your chin up - the old adage remains true: a third of people will hate your thing, a third won't care about it, and a third will love it. Focus on yourself and the third that love it and you'll be in good shape!
Keep it going señor, you’re doing a wonderful job!