Chris wrote:
> Well, commenting does involve negative as well as positive feedback. What
> I, personally, see as important is whether the commentator (1) explains
> *why* they dislike the photo or think that it doesn't work, and
> (2) suggests things that could have been done differently to improve
> it. In their opinion, of course. You don't *have* to do this, but I
> think it would help.
>
I agree that feedback or suggestions as to what could make a photo better
are all well and fine.
However, the terms and phrases "so what", "amateurish photograph",
"something just barely worthy of a beginner photographer", "pictures of
little or no significance", "sneaking a shot behind their back" go beyond
simple negative feedback. And "people standing
around, waiting on a train platform have been photographed thousands of
times, rarely to any great effect" is a criticism of the SUBJECT itself, not
of the photo. These are all slaps and smack of disrespect and insult.
How could ANYONE appreciate that written about their photo (regardless of
it's merits). The contributor, at the very least took the time to
contribute and share their piece of work with the group.
Helpful suggestions or positive comments are one thing. Nobody shared their
work to be insulted.
Tom C.
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