audre opened this issue on Apr 09, 2002 ยท 64 posts
Alleycat169 posted Wed, 10 April 2002 at 11:20 AM
You want my two cents? Don't even bother with a critique forum unless you are going to staff it with moderators that have a real art education. Here's why, in the software forums when someone posts an image looking for constructive advice you will get 6 incorrect or misleading responses for every 1 correct and helpful one. Sorry to sound harsh, but some folks just like to chime in on posts whether they have anything to say or not. I always try to be helpful but sometimes you end up arguing with people who are wrong while they insist they are right. The original post is forgotten and it turns into a flame war (worst case scenario). Most people here aren't looking for honest critique, they are looking for validation. "Oh, that's soooo wonderful, great job!" is enough for them. Saying "You need to pay more attention to lighting", "More post work would get rid of those jagged edges" or "Try turning down the ambience on your textures...and turn the shadows on." usually pisses people off unless it's said just right. Creating a Critique forum just gives the "saccharin comment crowd" another place to coo over each other. (gag)