There are three types of comment on the internet: 1) “Yes, you’re right.” 2) “No, you’re wrong.” And 3) “Blurble blurble blurble.”
When it comes to comments about your writing things are not as clear-cut.
Some people give great critiques. Others make vague anecdotal comments, talk about their own work, or else just pat you on the back for a story you KNOW is complete shit and want to improve.
Critiquing can be helpful, if done well, and is a skill in itself. Everyone that gives or receives critiques should think about how helpful the critique is.
‘Constructive Criticism’ that is neither constructive or critical is about as much use as [insert witty useless object here].
Can the comment be boiled down to:
Yes, it’s good
No, it’s bad
Blurble blurble blurble
If not then, so long as it’s about the writing and not the writer, it may be worthy of your attention.
The thing about critics…
How many film critics have made a film?
How many art critics can paint?
How many boo…
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