Quote by MapleRoseWell,
everyone likes to hear compliments, especially if they've worked hard on it. But I think constructive criticism is
more valuable, if you're willing to take it and listen. I guess sometimes it is a little hard to take, when people
point out your mistakes, especially if that person isn't "advanced as you are", you can feel a bit
indignant.
Yes, everyone does love compliments ... It gives them a boost. But some members ONLY want compliments, as soon as you
point out a mistake they get annoyed. But they should expect such replies when submitting work here seriously. I only
wished people would take constructive criticism more, I've seen you comment on people's walls, you're
doing it the right way.
Quote by Kuroimisa I get
extremely frustrated- mostly in the Sandbox, because people post their wallpapers up there to get criticism. Whether or
not they want to take the criticism on board and explore (yes exploration is important) is completely up to them and is
completely harmless. However I've been getting really... weak replies in the sense that I have written this long
critique (usually aimed at the wallpaper directly, where, what, why, how to fix it and including the basics of the
Minitokyo gallery submission criteria requirements) and replies I get (examples of course, not really the real
thing):
- my wallpaper is artistic.
- I like it this way.
I don't understand why some people won't just try out some suggestions. If it looks bad, or don't like
it, just hit the undo button. It's that simple. And yet people aren't very willing to explore.
This what I never understood ... The sandbox is for improving, they should really try out what you're suggesting. I
mean, the whole point is to get criticism in that Forum, and they posted their work there. They're so closed
minded, I don't know why they would post a wallpaper there if they're not going to take anyone's
suggestions.
Quote by KuroimisaAnother
thing that annoys me is the commenting on the scan rather than anything else, when it should be how the background was
created in relation to the scan. "WOW SASUKE <3!" (sorry I don't even *know* who Sasuke is, but
I've seen so many comments... it just stuck to me XD) "+FAV!" ... it's kinda sad, because well...
the scan was probably one of the elements in the wallpaper not done by the artist (unless it was heavily modified or
vectored). In one of my most complex wallpapers I was praised on having good extraction when I actually vectored it from
scratch. Sometimes it is a set back when gallery descriptions aren't being read :\
I noticed this too actually, they seem to just fav it because of the character. Even if it's a lower quality
wallpaper, and NO ONE ever reads the little blurb the submitter writes ... It really annoys me, they say "oh, the
scan .. blah blah", when the artist mentions it's a vector ... Really frustrating how lazy they are to take
the few seconds or minute to read.
Quote by Summer67It's
just more polite and respectful to comment to someone on their own level and not your own, especially if the person is a
higher level. So, giving advice is very helpful, and helps a person to grow stronger in confidence, and in their
abilities.
How is it more polite? There is no such thing is bad art really ... As you were talking about before it's all about
personal preference. The majority here like bright and vibrant walls with sparkles, look at the "Popular Art".
It's polite to give a comment that's respectful ... It shouldn't matter if one's higher in skills or
not.
Quote by chore-boyit's
all on opinion really. I'm not good at being a critic because I'm not very skilled in computer related art.
I'm much better when it's drawn with pencil or paints...so I normally just say "it's good" or
"beautiful" but don't add anything. I'm not a big fan of computer made art but it's still art
yeah?
That's more like spamming, you might aswell just fav it, or come up with more elaborate comments.
Quote by venicequeenBut I
guess that the problem lies in the fact that alot of people parade their pieces in hope of simply fishing for
compliments. I've noticed that alot, when the artist responds negatively to criticism, which makes you think how
shallow they are. Do they really think that they are capable of no fault? It's also just as rude when they ignore
your comment altogether.
I just thought of something while reading this part ... It seems that MOST people here, will actually go around and post
in people's guestbook a pic that says "thanks for the fav" .. Sometimes even as far as "thanks for
the fav/comment". But if someone writes some faults out in a long constructive comment, they won't even bother
replying back to you. It's a real waste of time, these members just want favs, they're happy with just
that.
