Why bother?

[rflong]

I got a response to crit I did some time ago this morning and it has left me a bit flabbergasted. In it the person takes a suggestion I made (as part of a longer crit) and picks it apart completely to show me why it is wrong beyond wrong and they will not be using it.

Sorry! I thought a crit was a request for an opinion. I apologize for actually giving mine. (Actually, no, I don't.)

Comments

[tchernabyelo.livejournal.com]

It happens. There's a simple rule in this instance; don't crit that person again. It's clear they're looking for validation, not criticism.

There's nothing wrong in disagreeing with/not using a crit. But you don't go back to the critiquer and tell them why they're wrong. You thank them for their time and input.