Someone once said that WIPs were the author just being lazy. I'm not sure about that, but I think you have to commit yourself to finishing it. I have seen authors, post a chapter at a time, but the story was completely done...they just were doing some beta on the final chapters. I like it all in one drop though, that's always awesome.

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to have people like and tell you they liked something you put a lot of effort into. So, I think that's pretty acceptable :)