Why Are There No Negative Reviews on Product Hunt? 🤔
Ahmer Saud
10 replies
Hey everyone,
I’ve been browsing Product Hunt for a while now, and one thing that stands out to me is how overwhelmingly positive the feedback is. Don’t get me wrong—positivity is amazing, and it’s great to see makers being supported. But I can’t help but wonder... where’s the healthy criticism?
Negative feedback, when constructive, can be a goldmine for makers. It highlights blind spots, surfaces potential issues, and ultimately helps products improve. Yet, I’ve never come across a truly critical review here. It’s either glowing praise or silence.
Why do you think this happens?
-Is it because people want to keep things positive?
-Do makers remove negative comments?
-Or is it just an unwritten rule of the platform culture?
I’d love to hear your thoughts! And makers, how do you feel about criticism? Would you welcome it, or does it sting too much when shared publicly?
Let’s discuss—because growth often comes from tough conversations too. 😊
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André J@sentry_co
I think it's just makers supporting makers. It's someone's birthday, and you don't want to be a jerk on someone's birthday right? Personally I always roast with kindness. 😸
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Gen Expert
@sentry_co Got it , flattery first 😄
Gen Expert
@sentry_co What do you think is the best way to balance support with helpful, honest criticism?
Launching soon!
@sentry_co
That's an interesting way to put it, but there are indeed times when I really want to hear some honest feedback.😩
@ahmer_saud Wrap the punch in flattery ;)
Planyway
The community is generally supportive, focusing on sharing constructive feedback rather than tearing products down. People here want to empower makers, not discourage them. Also, the overall culture on Product Hunt leans toward positivity. Makers often pour their hearts into building something, and the community recognizes this effort. Instead of leaving negative reviews, users tend to skip voting or commenting if they’re not impressed.
Gen Expert
@koshevoysergey in that case makers might miss out on insights into what’s not working or why their product didn’t resonate. Could there be a way to encourage more constructive feedback without hurting the positive vibes of the platform?
Planyway
@ahmer_saud absolutely agree
Cuz everyone is a maker and someone who is walking the same path, we all know that there's a positive way of saying things better than getting it done with a negative review.
