All attention is fuel. Whether it’s praise or criticism, it’s still energy directed at you—and energy is power. Robert Greene nails this in The 48 Laws of Power: being talked about keeps you relevant. Silence? That’s death. Hate? That’s free marketing. As a creator, the worst thing isn’t negativity—it’s obscurity. Every comment, share, or debate around your name plants a seed in the collective consciousness. People remember. And when they remember, you grow.