Not that I enjoy or really desire to be involved in any sort of moderating work or becoming a spokesperson for the masses but I have agreed to post this as I think it will generate a healthy debate which is what forums are for.

I've had a number of emails recently from site members in which we've discussed the posting of over critical comments that some people leave on other members images. I myself have seen far too many comments that will have completely destroyed the confidence of any artist, whether new to graphic art or an accomplished artist.

I just wondered whether anyone else has noticed that some peoples critical comments are soul destroying. I also notice that some of the people who leave these comments hardly ever post to Renderosity which in my opinion gives them no right to pass judgement on other peoples work. Whilst I appreciate that critical comments can be an invaluable aid to artists, it appears that some people are going just a bit too far.

I am also asked on occasions about those who deliberately knock peoples ratings down by posting fantastic comments saying how good images are and then leaving ratings of 1's or 2's.

I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are on these matters because at the end of the day this site is mainly for amateur artists posting their work for a bit of enjoyment.