A genuine critique discusses the positive aspects, as well, what works well. The whole purpose of a critique is to give the artist something to think aobut, learn from, etc. So telling them only what's "wrong" is just as pointless as telling them only how "great" it is. But there ARE people here at R'sity (and plenty of them) who'll get all seriously bent out of shape if you point out that there's poke-through or that a table is intersecting the model's leg or something as totally innocuous as that, even if you also include positive comments. And what's more, even if the artist takes it okay, sometimes other commenters will flame you! I gave up trying to give honest input years ago. I only do it now if I absolutely KNOW the artist honestly, genuinely, truly wants input of that sort. Otherwise, I just don't comment at all, or I only make pleasant observations. Generally, if the image is crap, I say nothing at all. ;-) bonni

"When a man gives his opinion, he's a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch." - Bette Davis