User blog comment:Jekel-and-Hyde/Writing a Story/@comment-4295646-20121129083400

The reason why a lot of stories get blasted critically and then deleted is because their authors simply don't bother to revise their work to be better. Basically, there is absolutely nothing wrong with posting something that needs improvement, as long as it gets that improvement. Use the first draft to test the waters and ask for feedback if you're nervous. (But I think it'll probably be fine as-is.)

Welcome aboard!