I'm getting into this late, but the topic interests me.

I personally don't have a problem with constructive criticism such as  'you need more light here' or 'maybe move this object over there' help me with the next project.  But one of the first pieces I posted back in 2002 received this comment - 'this sucks'.  This was NOT helpful or true criticism, it was just plain meaness.  If it hadn't been for others coming along afterward to give me encouragement and helpful comments, I would've quit then.

grin  Of couse, now I agree with the comment and have since redone the image!

Now I rarely post any image unless I am darn sure I'm completely happy with it, that my OCD half is satisfied.  At that point, comments like the one above I can just brush off and go on with my life.

On the other hand, if I have an image that just doesn't seem to be coming together to my OCD's satisfaction, there is always the 'wip' section or posting on this forum.

Ooop, hubby wants his computer back - see ya'll later!!

Dee/cherokeeheart

ps - any typos are the fault of hubby's lousy screen picture right now - his good monitor is in the shop!