MVP validation is not collecting compliments. It is creating a bounded proof window where the market can say yes, no, or not yet with enough clarity to guide the next decision.
Is the problem painful enough right now to change behavior?
Is the promise clear enough that the dream target understands the value fast?
Will someone commit time, money, or reputation before the full product exists?
Give yourself a short, deliberate period to test the message, the problem, and the commitment threshold. Then let the evidence make the next decision smaller and cleaner.