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=dantesgirl:icondantesgirl: reports, June 29
A continuation of my unexpectedly-popular guide on Mary Sue prevention. In this Part, I will be critiquing a notoriously bad fanfiction - My Immortal. Thank you all for your current support!

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*Silvaz:iconSilvaz: reports, 2d 13h ago
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*sick-snowangel:iconsick-snowangel: reports, 2d 15h ago
Sex and sexuality in art are some of my favorite things, and certainly sometimes arousal is part of this, but more importantly, it is FAR MORE than about simple arousal, as porn is. One of my deviantart friends, :iconcypherthepanicartist: , said that art of a sexual nature can “ provoke thoughts about our dreams, fears, desires, and place in the world"...yes! Well done art that deals with sex exposes the soul of the subject or act in question, not just the naughty bits. I feel that any kind of work on this site that looks at sexuality in a thoughtful or artistic or critical or celebratory, etc. way is certainly appropriate content for an art site, because, of course, this work is actually ART.
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=loqutor:iconloqutor: reports, June 30
In light of recent events, I give my views on what a critique should or should not be.

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Respect, Tolerance And Manners

=morbidthegrim:iconmorbidthegrim: reports, October 12, 2008
Respect, Tolerance And Manners

Yes this may well have been better suited in a journal rather than a news article but I figure it just might hit a great audience this way.
dA is a huge site, possibly too big at times and within its size a lot of things may go unnoticed, not surprising considering its size. This means the place relies on self policing and members acting in a way that befits all that use the place. Sadly this is not always the case.


Respect.

Respect is esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability.

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Whether you like a piece of work someone has submitted does not really matter, it can a be a fluffy hamster with pink bows in or a spellbinding landscape, its someone’s work, if it took them 10 minutes or 10 weeks to complete its their work. You don’t have to like something to respect it and the member that took their time to upload it. If it fits into a genre that you dislike then out of respect for the people that do like that genre simply stay away. Too many times members seem to want to get off on having a go simply for the sake of it, its disrespectful to think that your opinion matters on everything when the reality is it simply hurts the feelings of those you aim it at. Don’t get me wrong, criticism makes us all better at what we do, it makes us strive to improve and we judge this by the reaction of others, the criticism should though make the artist want to improve and encourage them to do so, criticism for criticism sake will do neither, it will simply turn them off. Think before you post, its that easy, dA has made it even easier for you, comments have three categories.

No Comments: Tough, you can’t say anything

Comments: Its asking for just that, your comments, nothing more, it does not need a three page dialogue on what is wrong with the piece of work, just a comment.

Advanced Critique Encouraged: Go for it, the artist is asking to look deeply at their work and pass criticism, they are not asking you to blow the whole thing apart, find a way to show them how it can be improved and encourage them to make the improvements so that they learn from it.

Leave the ignorance to the complete art snobs who’s idea of art is a few millions miles away from everyone else’s (you know the ones, all talk and no ability ;) )

Tolerance.

Toleration and tolerance are terms used in social, cultural and religious contexts to describe attitudes and practices that prohibit discrimination against those practices or group memberships that may be disapproved of by those in the majority

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As above dA is huge, we will always have a lot of different forms of art, members, attitudes etc and along with that comes a real need for tolerance, both ways, you may have views that others do not hold but do not need them ramming down their throats and conversely you should have the right to your views without a reaction from others. This though has a need to be tempered, remember your views have to be tolerant of others, if you go on a rampage that is say anti gay then expect (and I might add deserve) a reaction. We need to apply this to others works too, just because its something you don’t like does not mean others will not, I have on many occasions come across works with a few thousand favs and wondered why but I have no doubt some have come across my works and wondered how it gets any. I accept this as I do in life in general. dA is big enough to encompass many different views and genres, its not like we have sit next to each other, allow others the room to get on with their thing and they will leave you with the room to get on with yours.

Manners.

In sociology, manners are the unenforced standards of conduct which show the actor to be cultured, polite, and refined.

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Is it so hard to have some simple manners? Should someone take time out to comment, fav or feature your work is it so hard to simply say thank you? I know some of you can easily get a few thousand favs for an image in a short while so thanking every fav is nigh on impossible but those that don’t fav and run, those that take the time out to say something about your work, is it so hard to replay with a simply “thank you” Maybe I’m simply too old and come from a generation when manners were expected but you can have the most stunning gallery on dA but if you simply ignore the people that give you your recognition I for one will not stay around to look. Your work might be beautiful but if your attitude is ugly then your work will suffer.

This is not aimed at anyone here, it’s a reoccurring theme that goes through dA on a regular basis, I’m no one special and I have no doubt a lot will say “who the hell are you to preach” well I’m just a member like you.

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=katon241162:iconkaton241162: Oct 12, 2008, 2:03:13 AM
My parents always told me "If you can't say something nice then say nothing at all"

I won't criticise other peoples work because I'm not an expert and I do care about the feelings of others. If someone asks for suggestions or help then I will provide it as well as I can.

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~StraightJacketRed:iconStraightJacketRed: Oct 12, 2008, 2:15:47 AM
when ever i comment on something and i like or don't like something about it. i say whats on my mind. there is a big difference between truth an manners, but some how people screw that up and merge them together. if u ask me for my opinion on a crappy piece that i don't like. i'm going to say "i don't like it, and this is why." some people are too sensitive for this kind of stuff and cant take criticism.

its all about balance. be honest, but be nice about it. don't say "it fucking sucks you bloody moron" you should at least say why. i don't like it, its bad work and you should have taken more time.

I'd rather hear it sucks and learn from the person, then have them say its great and then fail again when i do it again.

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*Deb-e-ann:iconDeb-e-ann: Oct 12, 2008, 2:57:10 AM
Bad comments should not be made as the person whose deviation it is obviousley likes it or they wouldn't put it up.... unless they are asking for help. If people want to give advise .. send a note!! I have people who tell me they don't like something for one reason or another and then I look at their work and think my God you've over exposed that or over edited (I'm not reffering to you by the way) and they really should look at how they are butchering their own work.
I only look at a deviation if it's caught my eye as a thumb. So if I don't like something then naturally I won't look at it and neither should others. Negative critique should only be given by people who know what they are talking about and not by those that think they know what they are talking avbout (if you know what I mean)
Deb

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*PondDreamer:iconPondDreamer: Oct 12, 2008, 2:58:33 AM
I agree with what Katon241162 said about not saying anything if you can't say something nice...but I must add that giving constructive, encouraging critism can be invaluable. Your views and opinions are spot on Mike. :nod:

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The other is to get it."

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=StamatisGR:iconStamatisGR: Oct 12, 2008, 3:21:57 AM
You covered all three subjects with a wonderful way Mike. My only question to myself is that although I love to thank people for favoring my work (and I always do so far), this could lead to making the DA hobby a full time job. And this job won't provide my kids with food :( I often see journals that thank every fav in general, apologising for not having the time to thank each and everyone seperately because of lack of time...At first i disagreed with that tactic...I am not so sure now, that my own favorited pictures increase. There is not even the slightest chance not to answer to a comment. All the comments I get, are answered almost immediately, and there I find the pleasure of communicating with other DA members...As for myself, i never favorite a picture without commenting on it. It has no meaning adding a picture to my collection without explaining why...Anyway, I am glad to read all your oppinions on the above subjects. Thank you and excuse my poor english :)

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~humantyphoon89:iconhumantyphoon89: Oct 12, 2008, 4:04:06 AM
i totally agree with straightjacket, sometimes when you wants to encorage people by telling them their art is great just make them fall deeper to the bottom, im no experts, but i have taste too :p

but be nice when you give comments, human has feelings you know :beer:

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=capitolblueart:iconcapitolblueart: Oct 12, 2008, 4:10:41 AM
straight to the point.. clear and precise.. great article mike..
but jerks will be jerks.. and i doubt that they will read pass your 1st sentence.. :brushteeth:

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~fouthunder:iconfouthunder: Oct 12, 2008, 4:22:50 AM
now thats dedication :D
=UntamedUnwanted:iconUntamedUnwanted: Oct 12, 2008, 4:47:38 AM Mood: Love
Well said, Mike. :) A wonderfully worded news piece and a delight to read. Thanks!
=NKVGBD:iconNKVGBD: Oct 12, 2008, 5:06:24 AM
Well,to respect someone first of all you must respect your shelf.If you do so then certainly you are able of tolerance and that requires manners.Well said Mike.

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