Hey y'all. So that title up there sounds kind of harsh, doesn't it? Well, basically, it's something all writers have to understand, generally more by experience than by being told: there are some people whose opinions are not really worth considering or considering deeply when it comes to your writing.
You, as a reader of other people's work on the internet, are likely to be frequently annoyed when a writer gets antsy or defensive at the slightest criticism. You've seen some people freak out because someone pointed out legitimate errors in their work. You don't want to be like them; you want to be understanding, willing to listen, and willing to learn from your mistakes.
The problem with that is, not everybody's a real teacher.
You, as a reader of other people's work on the internet, are likely to be frequently annoyed when a writer gets antsy or defensive at the slightest criticism. You've seen some people freak out because someone pointed out legitimate errors in their work. You don't want to be like them; you want to be understanding, willing to listen, and willing to learn from your mistakes.
The problem with that is, not everybody's a real teacher.
