Has anyone else noticed that the harshest criticism and lowest ratings on artwork here seem to come from members that have no work posted at all, or if they do, the work is sadly amateurish. Jealousy, maybe? I try to make sure my comments are helpful, constructive and encouraging. Isn't the reason we have this artists' community here in the first place to receive encouragement and mentoring from those with which we share a love for Digital Art (or Photography or whatever)? If you just tell me my art sucks, how am I supposed to improve it? On the subject of rating, I never give less than a 8. If I don't think the pic deserves at least an eight I JUST DON'T RATE IT AT ALL. Low ratings hurt feelings. Only mean people do that. I may leave a constructive comment to encourage the artist to keep trying, but that's all. Why insult someone you've never even met? I not saying people should be dishonest, just that we should think about how it would feel to be on the receiving end of our own comments and ratings. In the words of Thumper's mother, "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all." (Steps down off soapbox) Whatchall think?

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