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Reviewing posts and accepting criticism

November 19th, 2006 + 3:11 PM  ·  Simon

We each read or listen to music and lyrics from our own perspective, and we like or dislike them based on our own system of values, beliefs, experiences, etc. This is what makes artistic expression so wonderful.

So when reviewing a post, you should feel free to express your thoughts unfettered (but respectfully). When you receive a critical review, you should consider all criticism with an open mind and determines what resonates with you as truth, and what sounds like feedback based on personal taste. Use what you can and discard the rest. But remember that if you like what you have written, your artistic conviction and integrity will stand up to any criticism.

Don't defend yourself against criticism by explaining your work to the reviewer, unless your purpose is to ask for suggestions on how to achieve your goals with greater success (especially regarding technical issues). Your post needs to stand on it's own. Just as a comedian cannot make a joke funnier by explaining it, you cannot make your music and lyrics better by explaining them. If others don't receive your artistic expressions well, you have to decide how important that is to you. If you believe in your work in spite of the criticism, maybe you are just an eclectic genius waiting for your audience to catch up 


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