Quote: "Yes, and you get a freakin' plethora of em.  Well deserved if I may suck up. :cD"

I almost consider that a critical comment in it's own right. lol. Actually, I think people do make a genuine effort to comment on my work... some people of course do not have time, the flow of words, or possibly the command of English (being foreign)  to be able to comment in a more in-depth manner. I just feel lucky to get them.

People make favourites for a variety of reasons. Friends, respect of work, sentiment... or just because they like the picture... it might just be a flower in the garden, but it still has appeal! Compared with 3 days work on a big 3d excercise it can seem unfair. However, I am always amazed when people find art unjust or frustrating. I've been involved in art a long time. It is full of jealousy and despair and always will be.

It is probably the main source of over-critical comment and nastiness.