" I was actively letting those writers know I looked at their work, and I hoped they would do the same with my work." Hey Timothy, I highlighted the section you asked, but I wanted to comment on the above quote instead. Honestly, I don't even know how a genuine writer can even clap or comment on someone's story, without reading it, at least not in good conscious. I can't bring myself to do it. And my engagement afterwards is typically long and hopefully notable, like my existing 1854 Responses. I totally get your beef dude, because clearly, not every follower is a reader. By the way - some Dems read :-)