When the industry of web novels was in its infancy, some members of the public did notice it. However, potential was not something everyone could tell at first glance, or else there wouldn't be the phrase 'sharp eye'. Some could look far into the future, discerning the potential of a new industry; some had a normal eye and would need to wait for the industry to grow before they could see its potential. While those who moved slow, well, they normally had to resign to taking the leftovers.