Received an insulting critique?
So (in your opinion), some nitwit just couldn’t restrain themselves and (in your opinion) delivered you an overly harsh, mean-spirited, or downright insulting critique? First, contact me right away. Do not argue with them about it, reprimand them, tell them they aren’t right, etc. No matter how they phrase it, it is their opinion (and only opinion), so don’t get hostile about it. Tell me who sent it and why you feel it’s a problem and I’ll have a look at it. While Critters is meant for honest criticism (which almost always stings), I won’t tolerate insulting behavior. If someone wants to shred your story, they have to be courteous about it. 🙂 Now, if I agree that the critique was mean-spirited, I’ll tell you so, and I’ll reprimand the critiquer, as well as take back their credit for the review and have them rewrite it. See above. It’s also possible I’ll tell you that I think they were right, both in what they said, and in how they said it. Indeed, since I warn people to be tactful, m
