Constructive or Destructive?
Having recently read a scathing attack on the lack of constructive criticism here on RB I am retaliating as such.
I do believe that we all have our individual styles of work. We like what we like.
We are all individuals in the world of Art.
If I browse work and I don’t like what I see I don’t comment. If I like it but can offer constructive criticism I tend to BM the artist and offer it that way. Unless, that is, I have been asked to do otherwise.
We do have a “nicely nicely” approach to things on RB I think. Being too afraid to criticise sometimes.
Therefore I propose we do this.
If you are happy to have constructive critique of your work then STATE SO in your description field.
Therefore we can all speak our minds without fear we are going to make someone cry.
I am gonna do this – feel free to comment honestly and I promise to do so also
Mark Gardner
great words Alan, i agree, there is a softly softly approach on here but its what makes it such a friendly site, but if people want to improve then the only way is to state that they want constructive criticism.
I have been on sites where the work is ripped apart, thats not helpful.
so people lets play nice but help each other improve
mlgkats
i don’t mind if some one gives advise on what they think is wrong , just don’t me bm and tell me work sucks and that i should not comment on any ones work that is good
and leave it to the professionals in a mean nasty hurtful way like i got the other day , that is not what we all are here for . suggests i am willing to listen to and improve
so i agree with what you are saying
SnowDog
Alan your approach to this subject is much more reasonable and much more friendly. Yes this is an Art site with many different levels of artists , but it has also become a great community.
Your approach speaks of community spirit and the willingness of others to help each other. This can only strengthen us all as artists and as an art community.
Alan well said!!
H M Bascom
Here is what I posted on Mundy’s journal entry:
Well. I went through this a long time ago Mundy. When I was new to the site, I was kind of put off by page after page of images that I felt could be better. However, rather than question the quality of other’s work, it made me take a more critical look at my own artistic efforts.
I genuinely try to find something positive about every image I view. If it has even one redeeming quality, I comment on that in a positive manner. But, on the other hand, if there is just nothing good about the work, I leave it alone and move on.
Mundy, we have more influence over people with our comments and critiques than you may realize. I’ve gotten email from people thanking me for my comments because it encouraged them to keep up their efforts and to improve. I want to help and encourage people with my comments, not tear them down.
Christine Wilson
my two cents worth – is I think leaving constructive criticisms of others peoples work are fine as long as it is done in a constructive helpful way I think thats a great idea Alan to invite constructive criticism in the description field .
JenniferB
_I do believe that we all have our individual styles of work. We like what we like.
We are all individuals in the world of Art._
Really Mr Rodmell? But wasn’t it you who launched a campaign of sorts less than a week ago, attempting to have, one such unique artist, namely myself, kicked out of redbubble? Very constructive Mr Rodmell, particularly as, irrespective of your behaviour, I’d still been professional enough to favourite a couple of your very, well-constructed photographs… Ah well… We perhaps some people are a little too hasty in judging another’s ‘work’ hu? Never mind.
Alan Rodmell replied
I admit that I did not word that journal entry as I had intended. I was hasty in my actions for which I apologise. I should have known better. In other words I will stay off RB when intoxicated :S
JenniferB
Apology accepted, although, if there’s any lesson to be learnt from your intoxicating, toxic ‘episode’, I did get my account suspended and am a final warning, so you definitely had some effect on me whilst under the influence… That being said, should I leave RB, or alternatively, be left with little option than to leave RB, I would like to let you know that my departure will have nothing to do with your insignificant little self, but everything to do with the catalyst of events which your intoxicated, little episode has triggered.
Peace and take care
because…
It’s always better to take the High Road. ;-)
xox