Criticism

Criticism is disapproval expressed by pointing out the flaws of works. And by works I mean anything that's an idea. I know for a fact that I am not good at offering criticism because when I read paper, I tend to read in an optimistic tone. My tone can change if I see that the author has changed his or her tone by thrashing an idea. I carefully analyze what the writer is thrashing about. Generally I hate the idea of critics attacking a work in an unnecessary tone, or just plain bad mouthing. I see that the best way to get your point across is to write back in a gentle tone. That way people who read your reply can read it calmly and see your idea clearly, versus you writing back in an angry tone. If you're criticizing in a disrespectful matter then it'll just cause more tension and anger. You and who you were criticizing will just reply back and forth furiously. And when you write angrily, you start to lose yourself which can lead to you forgetting your point. You may end up not making a point at all and start writing foolishly, because that's just the nature of our anger. Well that's why I choose to read in an optimistic attitude, that way I can reply back and make my point clear.

To be honest, I don't really know what good constructive criticism looks like, mainly because I don't give them out on a daily basis. I also don't like criticism of other people's hard work. I mean it's okay if I'm criticized, but to a certain extent. I would prefer someone to point out my flaws in a courteous matter because to me that just shows respect. But recently, I have seen many works of talent and beauty that are harshly criticized. Somehow there are people out there who are able to find something ugly out of something so beautiful. Like for an example, the movie James Cameron's "Avatar" was a bit hit. But somehow, a few critics manage to find some flaws within the movie like racism. They claim that it was racism because the movie seem to "target" Native Americans. But I saw it as embracing a culture with interest. It made me felt like I wanted to know more about their culture by doing some research. I guess you can always find the good and bad in just about any idea. And I'm not saying it's not possible to find ugly out of beauty, I'm just stating that there are other civil ways of pointing it out.

Base on what I know, I am sure that I can produce a decent criticism. But I'll do it in a way that shows respect that way the author can read my feedback and write back either thanking me or telling that me feedback was unnecessary. And I know for a fact that he or she will write back with an intelligent response. That way I could learn more techniques to improve my writing instead of techniques on how to make witty comebacks. And personality, the best critique that someone can give me is just about anything. I know that I have many flaws but I can't pick one that's "best" or that I'm not understanding what I'm being asked. Well I just hope that I can help my classmates get the best grades on their essays. Good luck to them all!