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Criticism versus Constructive Criticism

Xah Lee, 2003-01

A lot intelligent people are rather confused about criticism,
especially in our =E2=80=9Cfree-speech=E2=80=9D free-for-all internet age. =
When
they say =E2=80=9Cconstructive criticisms are welcome=E2=80=9D they mostly =
mean
=E2=80=9Cbitching and complaints not welcome=E2=80=9D. Rarely do people act=
ually
mean that =E2=80=9Ccriticism without suggestion of possible solutions are n=
ot
welcome=E2=80=9D or =E2=80=9Cimpolite criticism not welcome=E2=80=9D.

Such discernment is important. Wanton bitching as internet-using geeks
are used to is not criticism is any form.

People can be respected and make a living out of criticisms, called
critics, but not bitching. And when one really value opinions, you
often want criticism without qualifications. Just be happy that
valuable criticisms may come to you free from the experts in the
public. The instant you qualify what kind of feedback are welcome, your
feedback is compromised. (this is particularly so for political or
controversial subjects)

One easy way for many of the unix geeks to understand this is the
cryptology industry.

If one really desires valuable criticisms that is polite or with
solutions or =E2=80=9Cconstructive=E2=80=9D (whatever that means), one usua=
lly have
to pay.
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