The Crystal Ball

Bongodriver said

So if you had a child that was underperforming in life you would go about correcting it by beasting on them with constant criticism?

No. First I would remove those people that keep saying everything is fine from having too much influence, so at least the child can gain an accurate view of what it is that needs improving. And I would try and keep it reasonably factual and point out what could be improved, how, and what is realistically do-able given the time and resources available.

Secondly, Luthier et al are not children, as far as I know.

yet when I use your own method to correct your failing in life you expect me to be quiet

you can post what you like, how you like, and when you like. Which appears to be melodramatic, melodramatically, and roundabout now. I have my views, but you instantly wanted to pick a quarrel, initially based on my being new to the forum. Which, what, automatically invalidates any criticism?

The thing is, so much of this is about secondary personality stuff, and it shouldn't be. That is what it gets reduced to - it is a trap that the critics so ften, myself included, perhaps fall into.

I realise the Mods would prefer some upbeat positive views. But here, as in life, that isn't always possible. If there is some good news, I will be sure n' post a semantic equivalent to a grinning rictus