I recall conversations with insomniasexx on this subject. While negative responses on (my) creations always seem to sting more, they're still responses: people caring enough about your work to actually respond to it.
This video reminded me of this article.
Being an arab living in Israel who has friends on both sides (it would surprise you how little we actually mix, socially) I was afraid to express my opinion about the latest Israel-Palestine issue.
I didn't want anyone to dislike me (on both sides). I did not want my arabic friends to think I am a supporter of the attack by telling them that I dislike Hamas. And I did not want my jewish friends to think I am a supporter of Hamas by criticizing the IDF.
In the end, I said nothing.