"I just urge everyone to try and become better artists."

Gee, what a novel concept. Why didn't the rest of us think of that?
Did it ever occur to you that this site has beginners as members? Heaven forbid they start somewhere and post what they learn.

Here's a news flash for you, telling someone their images should be deleted is not, in fact, "constructive criticizm". In all your arrogance would you accept constructive criticizm yourself?

You don't hit the ground running. Your first attempt will not be "Hot 20 material" (and please, the hot 20 is not an accolade. it's over run by one group who feels it's important). This site is not exclusive to professionals.
Deal with it.

...... Kendra