This blog post scares me. Alright, so not the blog itself, but more the comments left on the post. There are some mixed reviews and some nice ones but then there are the downright mean ones! Look at the top, the editor of the site (writerunboxed.com) had to add a preface, a little slap on the wrists to remind folks to be nice when they criticize, to be courteous.
Now obviously these posters are not five year olds who are still learning this lesson. So why must people be so mean? It is feedback like this that makes me hesitant to publish my stuff. I know I have to develop thick skin, has any one got some advice for me on how to do this? There is also a huge difference between criticism and brutality. What do you guys think? Any creative writers/photographers/journalists who worry about what people may say? Am I the only one?
I think it is completely natural to worry that people might be brutal. I mean, it is your form of art, and no-one wants their art to be torn apart. I think it is best to just take it with a grain of salt. Some people, unfortunately, will always act like five year olds! And when in doubt, do not respond when you are upset.. wait until later.