Criticism, Can you take it? Options

[freeflow]

How well can you take criticism?

In the past week or so I noticed that lately a lot of people can't. I know I tend to "defend" myself in some cases, but its life and you have to learn that not everyone is going to like what you've done. Whether its a graphic/layout or a project you did for school or work.

Personally, I think I can it pretty well. Without all the criticism people gave me I wouldn't be getting where I am. I was mentioning yesterday that you don't really know how good you are at something with out some criticism. I mean you can think your doing something right for a while but no one ever says anything besides "positive" feedback and that doesn't always help.

But anyways question is How well can you take it?

[flaymzofice]

I've never submitted anything for use so I couldn't really say on that account but I have put some stuff into the Myspace showcase and have had some critical comments. No one said anything like, "ew I hate that"; I think for the most part people were constructive about why they didn't like it and what parts brought the layout down.

So as people have said, as long as it's constructive, there's no need to flip out. And people forget that cBers aren't here to stoke egos. If you submit something, you're putting it out there for people to JUDGE and that doesn't necessitate positive comments.

I think sometimes, people can offer constructive criticism in what can be perceived as an overly critical manner, but the good designers will take on board the meaning behind the statement, rather than the statement at face value, and commentors shouldn't feel the need to defend themselves.

And I know we weren't asked to name names, but Ourania is the one submitter who drives me insane with her inability to take criticism. She point blank REFUSES to acknowledge what we're/I'm saying to her and I'm not even TRYING to be mean! Just honest!