Quote - Hi Everyone,

Normally I don't post, MAINLY because I simply just don't have the time; but something's been happening over the past little while that I find not quite disterbing..... but more dissapointing.

I've noticed that the tone of a number of commentors AND artists has been getting a little out of hand.  While an artist who clicks the comment option on should expect that not everyone is going to like or even approve of the images a person chooses to post,  a commentor who decides to leave a negative comment should know the difference between Critique and Criticism, and an artist sould be able to either defend or justify their work.

Critique is where a person comments about what they like and don't like while offering their suggestions on weither or not they feel anything  could be changed or improved (if there is anything) in a CONSTRICTIVE manner.

Criticism is wher some JACKASS uses comments such as "this is sh*T" or some other durogitory or insultive statement while offering no reasoned opinion.

While I'm not saying we should have a 60's Koom-Bye-YAAA moment we all deserve a certain amount of mutual - if not respect - civility.

The great thing about this community is that there are so many different types of artists, hobbiests, and professionals who have decided to make Renderosity their home (yeah I know I'm starting to sound sappy but just stay with me here .... I'm not going to get to the toxic Barny level). 

Basically I'm saying it comes down to this..... If you're going to be an ASS be one somewhere else.... If you don't feel up to reading other people's opinions DON'T click on the comment option. 

One suggestion I've made to the administrators is to give we the artists the ability to delete any comments attached to our art that we find offencive in addition to being able to report the person who made the comment .... what do you think:blink:

If you don't think you will like the comments you may receive, don't post the damn picture.  Think that's harsh?  What about the vandalism and outrght nastiness that has faced Picasso, Dali. van Gogh over the years?

IMO, if you want to live in a world of fluffy bunnies, don't ever post anything anywhere.  Otherwise, have the balls to post it and take the knocks.  Life and art ain't about fairness, justice or kindness.  Anyone who thinks it is is only going to cry a whole hell of a lot.

I would absolutely not give any artist - myself included - the ability to delete comments.  You post it, you deserve all the comments you get, be they good or bad.

Coppula eam se non posit acceptera jocularum.

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