"When I write something, I want it to stand on its own. Call it a character flaw, but I can’t help myself from looking at my comments. I love them & check them obsessively, & it distracts me from my process. It hinders my growth & personal progress. As much as I want to know what people think of my work, when I’ve finished a piece, what I really NEED is to go forth & create something else. Not dwell on my most recent creation."

Gala Darling on why she turned off comments on her popular blog galadarling.com. Link via rachelhills.