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oceanspire t1_j79et27 wrote

Reply to comment by nameoftheyear_ in ‘Hiking Paradise’-Washington State. 9x6” gouache, finished today! by bunkerbash

I’m not saying it should be. I’m saying people are just going to comment, people are going to say things. Whether it is wanted or not, it’s what people do online especially with the benefit of being anonymous behind a screen. It’s not really avoidable when posting publicly. You can block or mute, but being hostile in return is not necessary when the original comment/intention was not hostile to begin with.

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nameoftheyear_ t1_j79fhs7 wrote

Sorry, but no, you’re backpedaling. What you said was: “What is the purpose of posting art if you can’t take constructive criticism?“

This is the wrong place to have this conversation, but I will leave by saying that you have no defense here if you’re claiming that you were trying to start a dialogue with something that tone-deaf and that insulting.

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oceanspire t1_j79fz2j wrote

You’re right, I did say this. However, after hearing from others I’m more understanding of your side. But the point still stands that, when posting publicly, opinions are just going to come in regardless. Block, mute, ignore, whatever. But being hostile isn’t necessary. OP is allowed to post whatever wherever, but others are also allowed and are going to comment, unsolicited or not.

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Edgy_Hog2435 t1_j7a95pb wrote

Freedom of speech doesn't equate freedom from consequence. My art teacher BTW laughed at the person's critique. That person knew nothing of what they spoke. "The lighting source wasn't fixed" according to them. Prof. straight up said it's like calling a red car blue after checking out the art and the comment.

If someone's being an unnecessary d#@*, hostility comes with it. Don't try defending the other person just cause "comments will come in, regardless of them being unsolicited or not". Like I said, freedom of speech ≠ freedom from consequence. "Being hostile" is also a consequence, like it or not. And it's justified in this context. So please, don't gatekeep how people react.

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