Xah's Edu Corner: Criticism vs Constructive Criticism

[Eli Gottlieb]

Xah Lee wrote:
> Criticism versus Constructive Criticism
> 
> Xah Lee, 2003-01
> 
> A lot intelligent people are rather confused about criticism,
> especially in our “free-speech” free-for-all internet age. When
> they say “constructive criticisms are welcome” they mostly mean
> “bitching and complaints not welcome”. Rarely do people actually
> mean that “criticism without suggestion of possible solutions are not
> welcome” or “impolite criticism not welcome”.
> 
> 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 “constructive” (whatever that means), one usually have
> to pay.
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>    Xah
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> 
Oh, God, not another one.

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