it feels good.

it creates a feedback loop of validation and encouragement.

you also have the option of not caring about any of this. further, your definition of 'negativity' may not be shared by them. a lot of folks think their relentless hostility over politics or similar, is them doing good in the world. i can certain every mod who bans me or person who tells me to kill myself over like gaza or any other controversial issue, does not regard themselves as being negative when they do so.

people have told me I'm negative for my interest in academic research my entire life. i don't regard it as negative, but they do.