I notice that some writers disable the opportunity to respond. I can see the value in that, but it also neutralizes the chance to interact with readers that follow you. With technology opening the door to so many people seeing our content, it exposed me to the unpleasant reality that, regardless of how wholesome our intentions may be, there are numerous anti-yous out there that absolutely hate you. Ugh. (Yeah, I know. Anti-you isn't really a word) I don't publish much at all, and don't get many reads on what I have published, so I've been sparred from hate or harsh criticism. Remember that most well adjusteded people will simply stop reading something rather than finishing the article and raging on the author. Disagreement is fine, but that's a different matter.
Love your stuff. 👊💪✌️