Well OK- let's look at it from my point of view, as an occasional writer.

I write a story & post it for the world to see- I don't wish to hear a lot of flowery crap about how wonderful the story is, if it just isn't.

If it sucks, I want to know. If I have poor grammar or spelling I also want to know- otherwise why have reviews?

Yes I can see the logic in encouraging new authors & do my damndest to say encouraging things- but ultimately what am I to do if a story is total rubbish IMO? I don't want a story to be perfect, but there are limits.

I guess I'm a bit of a prick too...

Tojo