As anyone who looks, this is obvious. I'm writing now because I've noted a drop in responses to my stories. I work with Radio_Guy who is a friend though writes a different type of story. He has noticed this also. Both of us find our interest in continuing to post and to write is diminished.
I just write fun smut for the most part but he has some talent and imagination that I appreciate. Anything you post to an author is appreciated and keeps them going. After all, the scores and posts are all the pay they get.
Think about it.
Frank