forum etiquette

[fuzzyturns]

I realize I am possibly in danger of getting shot at from various angles, so please excuse my ignorance when asking this question.

What is the expectation of the forum members when voicing comments or critique, especially in the gallery section? Is the prevailing expectation that if I don't have anything positive to say, I should rather shut up? Or is it expected or at least acceptable that I voice my misgivings/dislikes/etc., in a carefully moderated manner (i.e. no abuse, no inflaming comments, no insults and the likes)?

[Les Symonds]

Is the prevailing expectation that if I don't have anything positive to say, I should rather shut up? Or is it expected or at least acceptable that I voice my misgivings/dislikes/etc., in a carefully moderated manner (i.e. no abuse, no inflaming comments, no insults and the likes)?

It all depends on whether or not the writer has asked for C&C, in which case, be honest....if you don't like it, say so, but SAY WHY! Plenty of people tend not to ask for C&C, but welcome it anyway, and you'll soon get to realise who these members are. The critical thing is that nobody benefits from an 'Ooh, there's lovely' approach, but we can all benefit from the opinions of our peers.

Les

[steve w]

i personally would hope you would offer advice and your true thoughts as long as done tactfully with an explanation, the last thing i would hope to see is all "love it" posts. 

[bodrighywood]

I am one of those that Les referred to who welcomes C&C whether I ask for it or not. Honest personal opinion is always welcome whether I agree or not. Banal 'Oooh that's lovely' is a waste of words IMHO whereas genuine critique will make me look at my work again and possibly see where I can improve. Polite phrasing please though LOL.

pete

[GBF]

I have come to the conclusion that if you don't like it you are better to say nothing.

Regards George

[Dancie]

Be a voice not an echo - If someone asks for an opinion give it, if they don't ask just smile and say nothing

[TONY MALIN]

As of now 90 views and 5 comments.

[TONY MALIN]

Now who's first to say I'm wrong? As it automatically went up one comment!!

[Graham]

  Wrong about what ?

[TONY MALIN]

I wrote "as of now 5 comments"  which was incorrect. Goes up one for each comment. Got it ?? Silly really. Or even really silly.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Fuzzy any comments you make should be done politely without the use of bad language as there are minors using this site too. (why they are not digging coal beats me!)
Although we do expect a varying degree of likes and dislikes any comments made should be either constructive or qualifying why a particular piece does not float your boat so to speak and if you just don't like it say so, but nicely.

[GBF]

This topic has been done to death under critique.

Regards George