criticism, how well can you take it? Options

[queen]

so yah, it's no news that there's a lot of drama going around, especially because people confuse constructive criticism with blatant ignorance. the object of constructive criticism is to better the quality of one's work; that is the only reason why such a form of criticism exists. any other form of criticism or opinions stated without facts/experience/plausible reason behind it is plain ignorance, of which, too often, we are guilty.

there's a lot of unnecessary drama going on, but i know all of us are guilty of being amused by it at some point. it just gets annoying when everyone jumps on the bandwagon hating on a specific someone. if it started out between two people, then it should end between two people. everyone else who joins in on the argument is guilty of the hypocrosy s/he writes about because essentially s/he is just fueling the anger.

people state their opinions in different ways. some people happen to be more blunt, more honest, more "bitchy" as you say, than others. it's really not your problem how they get their points across; you do not need to get involved in the matter. you also have to keep in mind not everyone will approach everything in a happy-go-lucky way.

when it does involve you, you can still choose to ignore whatever criticism was given to you. if you know that person can be harsh in making constructive criticism, then skip his/her comment, for crying out loud ;x. it's also greatly annoying when you change the subject matter to something utterly childish. a mature debate/argument is done without making personal attacks against each other that has nothing to do with what you were arguing about in the first place. if you started out talking about a layout, then end it there. you don't need to go on about the person's "attitude" 'cause it has no relevence whatsoever to the original argument.

it also doesn't help your argument when you talk about one's grammatical errors. i can guarantee no member of createblog has perfect grammar. if you can't diagram the sentence, then it's not correct, and i've seen a whole lot of un-diagrammable sentences out there. no one has right to talk shit about anyone's grammar unless all your posts are perfectly diagrammable.

those are my thoughts ;p so...how well can you take criticism?

[xpLiCitsmuRfette]

i personally think people who agree/disagree with something just to get on someone's good side are idiots ';X criticism should be formed from personal opinion based on facts, not popular viewpoints.

yes, we all know it happens, but it's no reason to think that anyone who agrees with anyone is doing it for the sole purpose of kissing ass, especially when there are valid points being made. -cough- i think you all know what i'm talking about ;o

OMFG i hate asskissers! when will the get sick of the taste of ass. we have some examples here on cb of topics that separate the asskissers from the real people who can voice their opinions(who usually get pwned by the mass number). uhh ok off topic. hrm criticism. im ok with it because I'm up for making a layout or vexel better? well sometimes i take it badly when its from someone that I dont really like in the first place. Actually no, I lied. Id get upset if someone told me my work is wrong. Not like me using the wrong term or way for it but like me "wasting my time" on something. Every artist with their own colors and techniques and opinions right? Geez not everyone is going to be happy with your end product of anything. Anyways you can always ask me for constructive criticism :]