08-21-2023, 02:03 PM
Make what you want to make, if someone is suggesting that you make something else, their suggestion is irrelevant (not offensive).
If someone gives you something that helps you make what you want to make, use it.
I think that the nature of a forum based around critique is people will focus more on what they don't like about the poem rather than what they do. The fact that someone spends some time thinking about a poem, and what might be improved, tells you that they like something about the poem.
If I read something here and think it's rubbish, I won't comment on it at all (there are plenty of things I like and don't comment on as well, but I am lazy). I think it's safe to assume that if someone offers their thoughts, they think the content is worthwile.
If someone gives you something that helps you make what you want to make, use it.
I think that the nature of a forum based around critique is people will focus more on what they don't like about the poem rather than what they do. The fact that someone spends some time thinking about a poem, and what might be improved, tells you that they like something about the poem.
If I read something here and think it's rubbish, I won't comment on it at all (there are plenty of things I like and don't comment on as well, but I am lazy). I think it's safe to assume that if someone offers their thoughts, they think the content is worthwile.