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i really dont like it sorry

i really dont like it sorry

horrible

6/10 here, i do see some potential but not even close yet

just awful sorry

3rd one is not bad rest are pretty plain like they said = /

beautiful

i didnt like it to be honest looks like you did a bunch of stuff without a goal really

no offense intended, shitty sig.

i've noticed you really don't like a lot of things made by
the artists here. an other thing i've noticed is that you
never give any reason for why you don't like tags. example:


i'm not even talking about you calling stuff "horrible"
when you yourself have a sig like the one you're currently
using. lol. i'm now talking about you saying stuff is
horrible without backing it up with reasons or tips to
make the tags better.

next time you give someone comment, make sure they can do
something with it. and perhaps you could try actually
making sigs yourself to appreciate some of the work people
are trying to do here. because sorry, but yours is awful.

why is yours awful?

• no depth
• no flow
• no light source
• smacked on text
• some bad quote beneath it

i could probably continue the list but i think i've proven
my point here. and maybe it would be good taking some time
to reply to a topic here. because the pic in my spoiler
makes it look like you're just spamming "horrible" and "i
hated it" to up your post count.

i've noticed you really don't like a lot of things made by
the artists here. an other thing i've noticed is that you
never give any reason for why you don't like tags. example:


i'm not even talking about you calling stuff "horrible"
when you yourself have a sig like the one you're currently
using. lol. i'm now talking about you saying stuff is
horrible without backing it up with reasons or tips to
make the tags better.

next time you give someone comment, make sure they can do
something with it. and perhaps you could try actually
making sigs yourself to appreciate some of the work people
are trying to do here. because sorry, but yours is awful.

why is yours awful?

• no depth
• no flow
• no light source
• smacked on text
• some bad quote beneath it

i could probably continue the list but i think i've proven
my point here. and maybe it would be good taking some time
to reply to a topic here. because the pic in my spoiler
makes it look like you're just spamming "horrible" and "i
hated it" to up your post count.

i did give more detailed feedback to many others but is something i wasn't going to do for them all, if i was to create anything and people left comments such as simply good or bad i would appreciate them couse it would tell me the direction my work is going and if you browse many sigs have 1 or 2 comments on them and me saying is beautiful or horrible shows this person they are doing something good or bad couse i am certainly not trolling their threads and being honest with them so they improve

The goal in constructive criticism is to critique an individual so they will benefit or improve.

At Steeldolphin Forums we aim to help people here so that they will benefit and improve in their artwork.

Now how do we give constructive criticism without "patting them on the back" for subpar work or give unconstructive and pointless critiques that the person does not take it seriously?

Here are some pointers to constructive criticism.

1. Constructive criticism has to be genuine. A person giving this criticism has to genuinely feel it is important to give it.
2. The person receiving the criticism must have some level of understanding of your role, and understand that you truly want them to improve.
3. Do not use statements like, “I want you to…”, “You must understand…”, “You must see the difference…”, “I need you to…”. You are immediately setting the stage for the individual to become defensive, especially if there is already a bad history of communication.
4. Take a team approach. In other words, sentences like, “Let us look at the following…”, “We can fix this by...” By doing this, you have created a collegiate type atmosphere. Both individuals are on the same level. Now you can set the stage to critique, not criticize, and then begin to construct a foundation for improvement.


Constructive criticism takes time and practice. If we want others to accept constructive criticism immediately, that will not happen. Constructive criticism presented in a positive way, as well as open communication, takes practice. Constructive criticism must be used effectively if the receiver is to improve.

A good "template" to a constructive critique.

1. Start off the critique with a postive note about the artwork such as "This is a good start" or "This is nice piece". In all retrospect there is no such thing as bad art, since it is all relative.
2. Give the negative points of the artwork. This should still be done in a postive way. Avoid such words as "bad, horrible, ugly, I don't like, etc". Try using words that pull you into the work such as "This area needs..." or "I believe that this area...". These need to be honest but still nice toward the artist.
3. Give points on how to improve the negative areas you just pointed out. This is very key, if you say an area needs work and leave it at that, the artist will not know how to improve it. We can't read minds so we need to know what it is you are thinking. If all possible give examples bring yourself into their field (see #4 above).
4. Give positive points of the artwork. This is the time to build the artist up. By telling them the things that you like, this will help them realize what areas they are strong in. The negative shows them what areas they are weak in... see the pattern? You need to examine the picture, if you can't find a positive aspect then I suggest to look further or not give a critique.
5. Finally end with a strong postive note. "This is good." "Keep up the good work", "You're coming along nicely" etc.


By thinking about these aspects you can help and artist improve. And build moral after all is said and done.

^ i hope that post wasn't a defense for you making short comments
like "just awful", because "it becomes a rather lengthly process wish
i am not up" is NOT an excuse.

people in this section do have feelings. you say "horrible" is an
obvious comment. it is, but it's also a type of comment which will
drive people away from this section. or should i say, wish will
drive people away from this section. lol.

srsly, how can someone improve when everyone would post comments
like you do. "that's sh1t.", "that's horrible", "that's just awful",
etc. you really think people will know what to do to make the sigs
better? well yeah, after like 500 tries they will find out what YOU
think looks better, but if you give them a few hints, it might take
em only 150 tries.

and i still think of a troll/spammer when i see like 10 replies in
the last 5 minutes. especially when all those replies are in a topic
that asks for comments&criticism.

if you see 100 comments saying "good" and 1 saying "bad" do realize you are on the right track

because the pic in my spoiler
makes it look like you're just spamming "horrible" and "i
hated it" to up your post count.

the avarage sig here gets around 5-10 comments, not 100.
therefore, the quality of the comment is of more importance
than the quantity. i'm not going to argue with you about
any post count matter. i was simply implying that your way
of posting looked like spam. let me quote myself:

and lol at the fact that you think I bluntly pointed out
that your sig is not that great at all. you just found
out how people who read your comments feel.

at least i pointed out exactly what's not good about your sig
instead of saying it's horrible.

also you telling me my sig is not that great is something positive and i wouldnt take it any other way couse is a fact it could be better and your honestly is highly appreciated and if i am making people feel that way i am doing something right

now lets stop this discussion and you work on your criticism.
next time i won't be asking you to, but demanding you to.

I love it when you get like this.