I think there's that initial rejection of critique, where people go all "What do they know about walling?? They're just n00bs, why should I even pay attention to them!" - I know because I had this reaction a lot, early on XD Then, after cooling off, I took a second look at my wall and discovered that the "n00b" was right! It's great that you appreciated that comment, we can only learn from honest critique :)
Yes, it's a hobby, but we still take it seriously and try to improve as much as we can. However, after doing some thinking, I don't really hate the ones that get lots of attention for works of a lesser quality; it's a hobby for them as well and while some will go on and become the next generation of elites, most just want to make "light" graphics and don't have the time or desire to dedicate themselves to it more seriously. I can relate, I've been there, submitting crap modified in Paint and feeling like a god whenever I had a fav XD We don't really know what the next trend in walling will be, so who knows? maybe the "crap" wallers of today will be the awesome of tomorrow!
I totally knocked it out of the park with that last line XD
True dat, TheO needs more serious critique(r)s! And you don't have to feel like that because your works are beautiful :) Don't ever be afraid to speak your mind. I've received comments from people who had never made wallpapers or the likes, but I listened to them because, aside from wording their comments politely, they knew what they were talking about. Kind of goes to show that you don't need to be extremely savvy in one domain to like something from it c:
Lol, I said I was exhausted yet still wrote a mini-rant XD I always have time/willpower for complaining!
Aww, thanks *hugs* I always feel positively giddy whenever my comments are helpful ^^ And I can't remember the exact times, but there were a few occasions when you complained about me being too harsh with my comments, so I tuned them down a bit. However, I for one would like YOU to be harsher with your comments, at last on my stuff :D Might be the masochistic streak in me, but I always tell friends to their face what I think about their works. This has caused a photographer friend of mine many hours of pouting and (possibly) death wishes directed to yours truly ^^"
Anyway, don't be afraid to point out exactly what you don't like about my stuff; I'm a big girl, I can take it ^_~ *hugs*
P.S. Thank you very much for the icons, I love them! I haven't been able to reply to your PM sooner, sorry ^^"
Last edited by sweetdevil at 4:28:51 AM CDT on June 23, 2011.
Thanks, I'm sort of sick of saying the same things over and over again - it's not that I'm lazy or just doing it to increase my post count, sometimes there's nothing else to say >_> For example, you can't say much about a card, aside from commenting on the effects and typography. And since most artists stick with one particular style, the comments get repetitive.
I would almost kill for a keyboard like that. Almost. On second thought, make it a remote control and we'll be talking business here. Oh, and the "socks" one was a hoot, just like your "party hard" GIF that I just had to save c:
Congrats on passing those exams! Ahh... I know that feeling! Thank God I don't have to deal with it anymore or at least for a while now. XD
Hmm... In my opinion you should say what you think! No matter what! If that certain person cannot appreciate an honest comment than it's their problem. I received a totally honest comment once and I must confess I was sad a bit, but not because of the comment. Because the opinion was good and I wished my work which got criticised (only a bit) was better! That's how I always feel when I get an honest remark.
For some of us walling is something serious (for some even more serious) so I kinda get upset when I see lame works that get a lot of hugs and comments for nothing! But oh well... Anyway, I think the walling community should get a bit more serious. Not everything works! Not everything makes a good wall! But that's just my opinion...
Congrats on your exams!! Sorry to hear about your exhaustion. x.x I have been doing the same things lately when it comes to submissions and posts and such. I say the same thing with every card I see (which is the truth, since I don't feel justified criticizing others xD). Basically, I just hug and fave everything beautiful that I see...
And I am sure that you do sound like an asshole when giving serious critics. I say just go for it, and screw the trolls(:
LOL at the comics. XD
Last edited by Hulaberry32 at 12:18:43 AM CDT on June 22, 2011.
Lol. Aww, poor thing. Too exhausted to even rant!! T__T *hugs* But congrats on passing the exams! Good luck on your last two!!! YOU CAN DO IT.
I love your comments, no matter what they say. :) Remember, it was your comment on that old wall of mine years ago that jumpstarted me to actually improve...cause you gave me a tough-butt comment, telling me honestly IT SUCKS and how to improve lol. And from then on, I improved. Many people have been bringing this up lately...that theO doesn't have constructive criticism. It's filled with people that just say everything is great and leave it at that. So I say you just be yourself. I love you no matter what you say. :D If someone takes offense when you're just offering advice to make something better...then that's their fault. :/
You should totally dish out less sugary critiques. There certainly isn't enough on TheOtaku, and because of that, people are naturally a little overly sensitive to any kind of dissatisfaction with their artwork. Toughen' em' up a little, be honest! And if they don't understand, send Snape over there. He has brilliant teaching methods.
I inspire Severus in all of my friends. Hahaha, that's awesome. Me love Snape long time. <3 The "Hit it Gandalf!" moment? Priceless.
But there's only one thing that'll cure the world of Edward Cullen... --> BAM.
Last edited by Solenm Serpent at 3:51:08 PM CDT on June 21, 2011.
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/21/11 | Reply
Congrats on passing those exams and good luck on the other ones!^^
Personally, I don't mind a little critique - on the contrary! I know you know what you're talking about since you have so much experience in graphics making and such, so all I can do is learn from what you tell me!:) And I'm sure there's lots of people who feel the same^^
That link to the Smoshpit... Totally made my dayXD I laughed so hard at the Harry Potter comics and puns!XD Thanks a lot for sharing!XD
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/23/11 | Reply
@icebox270534:
I think there's that initial rejection of critique, where people go all "What do they know about walling?? They're just n00bs, why should I even pay attention to them!" - I know because I had this reaction a lot, early on XD Then, after cooling off, I took a second look at my wall and discovered that the "n00b" was right! It's great that you appreciated that comment, we can only learn from honest critique :)
Yes, it's a hobby, but we still take it seriously and try to improve as much as we can. However, after doing some thinking, I don't really hate the ones that get lots of attention for works of a lesser quality; it's a hobby for them as well and while some will go on and become the next generation of elites, most just want to make "light" graphics and don't have the time or desire to dedicate themselves to it more seriously. I can relate, I've been there, submitting crap modified in Paint and feeling like a god whenever I had a fav XD We don't really know what the next trend in walling will be, so who knows? maybe the "crap" wallers of today will be the awesome of tomorrow!
I totally knocked it out of the park with that last line XD
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/23/11 | Reply
@Hulaberry32:
True dat, TheO needs more serious critique(r)s! And you don't have to feel like that because your works are beautiful :) Don't ever be afraid to speak your mind. I've received comments from people who had never made wallpapers or the likes, but I listened to them because, aside from wording their comments politely, they knew what they were talking about. Kind of goes to show that you don't need to be extremely savvy in one domain to like something from it c:
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/23/11 | Reply
@Angel Zakuro:
Lol, I said I was exhausted yet still wrote a mini-rant XD I always have time/willpower for complaining!
Aww, thanks *hugs* I always feel positively giddy whenever my comments are helpful ^^ And I can't remember the exact times, but there were a few occasions when you complained about me being too harsh with my comments, so I tuned them down a bit. However, I for one would like YOU to be harsher with your comments, at last on my stuff :D Might be the masochistic streak in me, but I always tell friends to their face what I think about their works. This has caused a photographer friend of mine many hours of pouting and (possibly) death wishes directed to yours truly ^^"
Anyway, don't be afraid to point out exactly what you don't like about my stuff; I'm a big girl, I can take it ^_~ *hugs*
P.S. Thank you very much for the icons, I love them! I haven't been able to reply to your PM sooner, sorry ^^"
Last edited by sweetdevil at 4:28:51 AM CDT on June 23, 2011.
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/23/11 | Reply
@SolemnSerpent:
Thanks, I'm sort of sick of saying the same things over and over again - it's not that I'm lazy or just doing it to increase my post count, sometimes there's nothing else to say >_> For example, you can't say much about a card, aside from commenting on the effects and typography. And since most artists stick with one particular style, the comments get repetitive.
I would almost kill for a keyboard like that. Almost. On second thought, make it a remote control and we'll be talking business here. Oh, and the "socks" one was a hoot, just like your "party hard" GIF that I just had to save c:
icebox270534
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/22/11 | Reply
Congrats on passing those exams! Ahh... I know that feeling! Thank God I don't have to deal with it anymore or at least for a while now. XD
Hmm... In my opinion you should say what you think! No matter what! If that certain person cannot appreciate an honest comment than it's their problem. I received a totally honest comment once and I must confess I was sad a bit, but not because of the comment. Because the opinion was good and I wished my work which got criticised (only a bit) was better! That's how I always feel when I get an honest remark.
For some of us walling is something serious (for some even more serious) so I kinda get upset when I see lame works that get a lot of hugs and comments for nothing! But oh well... Anyway, I think the walling community should get a bit more serious. Not everything works! Not everything makes a good wall! But that's just my opinion...
Hulaberry32
Primadonna (Otaku Legend) | Posted 06/22/11 | Reply
Congrats on your exams!! Sorry to hear about your exhaustion. x.x I have been doing the same things lately when it comes to submissions and posts and such. I say the same thing with every card I see (which is the truth, since I don't feel justified criticizing others xD). Basically, I just hug and fave everything beautiful that I see...
And I am sure that you do sound like an asshole when giving serious critics. I say just go for it, and screw the trolls(:
LOL at the comics. XD
Last edited by Hulaberry32 at 12:18:43 AM CDT on June 22, 2011.
Angel Zakuro
bird nerd. (Otaku Angel) | Posted 06/21/11 | Reply
Lol. Aww, poor thing. Too exhausted to even rant!! T__T *hugs* But congrats on passing the exams! Good luck on your last two!!! YOU CAN DO IT.
I love your comments, no matter what they say. :) Remember, it was your comment on that old wall of mine years ago that jumpstarted me to actually improve...cause you gave me a tough-butt comment, telling me honestly IT SUCKS and how to improve lol. And from then on, I improved. Many people have been bringing this up lately...that theO doesn't have constructive criticism. It's filled with people that just say everything is great and leave it at that. So I say you just be yourself. I love you no matter what you say. :D If someone takes offense when you're just offering advice to make something better...then that's their fault. :/
Take care~
SolemnSerpent
Cupcake Constable (Moderator) | Posted 06/21/11 | Reply
You should totally dish out less sugary critiques. There certainly isn't enough on TheOtaku, and because of that, people are naturally a little overly sensitive to any kind of dissatisfaction with their artwork. Toughen' em' up a little, be honest! And if they don't understand, send Snape over there. He has brilliant teaching methods.
I inspire Severus in all of my friends.Hahaha, that's awesome. Me love Snape long time. <3 The "Hit it Gandalf!" moment? Priceless.But there's only one thing that'll cure the world of Edward Cullen... --> BAM.
Last edited by Solenm Serpent at 3:51:08 PM CDT on June 21, 2011.
MFran
~*FABULOUS MAX*~ (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/21/11 | Reply
Lol, woman.
Be truthful and say THINGS, OUT LOUD
VAMPIRE.Yeah, drop some serious comments >__>
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/21/11 | Reply
Congrats on passing those exams and good luck on the other ones!^^
Personally, I don't mind a little critique - on the contrary! I know you know what you're talking about since you have so much experience in graphics making and such, so all I can do is learn from what you tell me!:) And I'm sure there's lots of people who feel the same^^
That link to the Smoshpit... Totally made my dayXD I laughed so hard at the Harry Potter comics and puns!XD Thanks a lot for sharing!XD
Take care Oli-chan!^^ *hugs*
~S.G~