Because if no one got in touch, people wouldn't care about you. And "not caring" is the worst situation for a writer.
Readers can love you or hate you.
This is what you see in the big australia telegram screening stars of our time:
Justin Bieber – He earns millions and fills entire stadiums with fans. But his videos have countless “dislikes” on YouTube.
Donald Trump – Some hate him, others adore him. But nobody cares about him.
Sherlock Holmes (BBC) – He is such an unpleasant sociopath that you actually like him. And he has endless critics – but also fans.
To encourage all content producers out there, here is the best life wisdom on this topic:
“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.