But as long as people get their egos in a knot the moment any criticisms are heard, there will be no productive discussion -- and constructive critiques in the galleries will only be produced by the adventurous and the thick-skinned.

If one issues a challenge, then one shouldn't be surprised when that challenge is answered.

Critics had best be prepared to receive criticism.

That's the way that this game is played. If one cannot handle a return critique, then one had best not issue an invitation by firing off an opening salvo in the first place.

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