Sorry; I'm a pessimistic female... canine, and this kind of comments is usually made as a pat on the back as part of diplomatic attempts. Glad to see someone who actually looks at the thing. (I've received reviews before that say, "I haven't read your story, but I guess you're pretty good..." *slaps own forehead*)
Being a writer myself, I would hate that. I certainly wouldn't do it to anyone else.
Granted. But they really shouldn't ask for something they're not prepared to accept, and y'know, on the 'Net there's no facial expressions or vocal tones to go by, so... (I also warned the person that I'm brutally honest, and the person still gave the green light.)
But people
do you know <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> That's just people for you <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
