Ten Things Not To Say Or Do In A Review
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So, some of this may just be an opinion, and it all matters on ones sensitivity, opinion, and etc. Still, before reviewing you may want to consider these ten things…
1. Don’t say “Well, this isn’t your best…”. It sounds like you’re implying that the Artist/MoCist/Author is getting worst, or bluntly, that said drawing stinks. Its one thing to say “This isn’t my favorite of yours”, cause that sounds like an opinion. Opinions are fine, but frankly stating something as a fact is never good.
2. For the love of all things good, don’t point out the obvious. It’s like walking up to your friend and going “DID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE BROWN EYES?”. Yep. Same thing goes when the artist or some posters above states twenty times that there’s something wrong about the picture. Artists don’t need the flaw pushed in their face. After a couple hundred times, they get the picture I think.
3. Don’t give number ratings. They kill kittens. =( Same goes for grading, that’s just silly. It’s not homework; it’s your own creative work!
4. Don’t just go in a topic and say “Nice, now do [insert something here].” It’s simply rude.
5. Don’t say an image is too sketchy or whatever. Please note if the image was supposed to just be a sketch or actually something fancy.
6. DON'T IGNORE THE ARTIST'S/AUTHOR'S COMMENTARY.
7. Human Bionicle art is a style of art! Deal with it please. Actually, be polite with any style. Normal or unique. A style is NEVER a flaw.
8. Don’t quote the whole huge first post that the topic starter made. It’s argh. 0:
9. Maybe, just maybe you could find something to say other than “Awesome, I like it.”
10. Don’t compare artists! Never ever ever ever! Every artist, regardless of how long they’ve been drawing, whether they are new or veterans, it’s no excuse. Now sure, we all have our favorite artists for some reason or another. But don’t go out saying who is the best or most popular—we all have different styles.
And in an example Swert has written for us, I hope none of you ever do this:
"Awesome, I like it. Bit sketchy, and not your best, though. Still, A++++++ OVER9000/10. Now draw Toa V again, despite the fact you already drew him. Also, what do you think about it? LOL IT HAS GREEN HAIR! Also, I think Human Bionicle art stinks! And I like Swert's art better than yours! Draw more like him, except he doesn't draw!"
Once again, it really depends on who you’re reviewing, and some other facts. Still, it’s very important to at least think about these issues.
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