tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11779531.post115888622245769091..comments2023-08-04T04:41:39.813-07:00Comments on Of Looking At A Blackbird: Criticizing the CriticsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11779531.post-1158949613058791742006-09-22T11:26:00.000-07:002006-09-22T11:26:00.000-07:00That is, I enjoy reading clever criticism. We all ...That is, I enjoy <I>reading</I> clever criticism. We all know I'm not to good about being on the receiving end.Diane K. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03204316534769002428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11779531.post-1158941894046709882006-09-22T09:18:00.000-07:002006-09-22T09:18:00.000-07:00I do think that the function of criticism is the c...I do think that the function of criticism is the clarity it gives the critic. Though as C.Dale points out on his blog today:<BR/><BR/><BR/>"Sometimes, criticism alone is not enough. Sometimes, you have to stand up and do the work yourself. Change happens from work. It rarely happens from simple criticism."<BR/><BR/>As for the object of criticism, it can be effective PR, regardless of how negative it is.<BR/><BR/>That said, I have to admit that I enjoy clever criticism (though I wince whten it gets real mean). I just enjoy writing that reveals the working of a mind. I guess I'd change my tune if I were the object of that criticism.Diane K. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03204316534769002428noreply@blogger.com