discussion To criticise, suggest or advise? THAT is the question!

[Guest]

Personally, if I ask for critique, or a nicer way of putting it, friendly, helpful advice, then please feel free to bring it on. I'm a big boy and can take it, plus it will help with future builds,(I hope). I put a photo of a model on another site in the critics corner and out of a couple hundred views, one person said "Nice". To tell the truth, I was devastated, but carried the "Nice" around for a few hours. Geo

 

[spanner570]

Has anyone else noticed the quiet revolution going on here abouts?

Since I posted this thread I have seen a slow but sure increase in the number of my fellow modellers who are now prepared to make suggestions, give advise and yes, even criticise, all in a friendly way, the builds posted here on S.Ms.

This sort of approach can only make for a more relaxed, yet positive atmosphere for both the exibitor and the observer.

In my opinion this can only be for the good and will help to make us all better modellers and equally, ensure John's forum is an even better place to be a part of.

Ron

 

[Guest]

I completely agree Ron and I have to say I've noticed more requests for 'All' feedback. I don't think anyone wants to be unecessarily critical but it is so much more useful to have both positive and negative feedback on a model.

Well done for starting the revolution!

 

[Guest]

I want to give Richard a huge thanks for spotting my forgotten blend on my Antena pipes,without such a critique I would have totally missed it. This is exactly what we need and why I like this forum keep it coming. I know in my first two aircraft builds everyone was being kind and I do appreciate that however no mention was made that I painted the props the wrong color. Totally my fault ,but a nice square kick in the dangly bits was well deserved for such a mistake :laughing:seriously do'nt hesitate to point me down the right path ,I need the help and appreciate the input

 

[colin m]

One solution would be to have something like a "critique corner" where people could post their models with the INTENTION of receiving a somewhat more rigorous assesment of their effort.

This might work. I recently finished a model, and while it was 'ok' there's definately something missing. Somehow all the pieces of the jigsaw didn't go together. So, If a person completes a model and he or she is maybe a bit dissapointed with the result, the critique corner might be the place to discover what went wrong ?

Regards

Colin m

 

[Guest]

Maybe a specific heading for "Warts 'n All" feedback somewhere. Let's see if John finds the idea has merit.

Playing devil's advocate however I wonder if we would then look less favourably on modellers who do not put thier models in the Warts 'n All section? Do we think it could lead to a two tier system or even a situation where some modellers may be scared of putting thier model in the Warts 'n All section for fear of objective feedback and be scared of putting thier model on an open board for fear of being seen as scared of the open feedback?

So there is a possibility that it may put members off showing thier models. Perhaps leaving up to individuals to ask for objective feedback when they really want it might be enough for most.

 

[stona]

I think that the "critique corner", which I think I may have originally suggested, may now have been rendered redundant by people's positive response to Ron's original post. I've noticed many more people effectively saying "give me your honest opinion, I can take it" which allows fellow members to give such opinions. Someone who doesn't ask for a critique is allowed to post his model with no fear of too negative a reaction.

We are lucky here that people will give an honest opinion without resorting to the sort of irrelevant personal vitriol which you may see elsewhere. I've no time for that sort of thing and thankfully I don't believe you lot have either.

Trey which build had the "bad" props? I can't believe I didn't notice LOL.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Ian M]

I think thing work fine as they are. Sort of.

The addition of yet another fora on this board would only add to things being missed. As to a critique corner I don't see the need we all post our builds on an even footing and as Richard points out could lead to a them and us site.

Ian M