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.

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.

Understandable for sure, just giving my opinion on the matter. I completely get your side of it though

While I understand, when posting publicly online, people are going to simply give opinions whether requested or not. And while the comment was unsolicited, it didn’t seem mean spirited either. It was feedback. Unsolicited and unwanted, but still feedback. Replying hostilely the way OP did also was not necessary.

what is the purpose of posting art if you can’t take constructive criticism? it’s how a lot of artists improve. it wasn’t even really a rude comment. your art is lovely, but this seems unnecessary.