More reach means more negativity, it is not a sign you did anything wrong. Do not feed trolls, a reply is the engagement they want, so mute or block freely and move on, your comment section is yours to keep healthy. Tell real criticism apart from noise: a fair point can sharpen your work, pure cruelty just gets deleted. Turn off comments on a post if you need to. And step back from the screen when it gets heavy. Protecting your headspace is part of the job, not a weakness.
Negativity scales with reach
More eyes means more hate. It is math, not a verdict on your work.
Do not feed it
A reply is the reward trolls want. Mute, block, move on.
Keep what is useful
Real criticism can improve you. Cruelty just gets deleted. Learn the difference.
Protect your headspace
Step away when it is heavy. Your wellbeing comes before any comment section.