Websites And Criticisms

So many times, I log on to Nairaland to see a "Review this site" or "Constructive criticism" or "Hard critique" or some variation of these 3, thread.  When such criticism is given, it usually varies between +ve and -ve.  Either way, some times the person asking for the criticism gets offended by what his/her peers have to say.  I am in a 2-day class where, among others, criticism is one of the topics covered. 

I would like to share what the presenter had to say about criticism and I hope it helps.  Personally, even though I already knew some of it, from personal experience, it is nice to have someone else, whom you don't know, reinforce your belief system:

• Criticism is good.  Learn to expect it.  You are where you are today, in part, because of all the criticisms (good or bad) that you have received in your life.
• Learn to welcome, appreciate and respect +ve criticism.  Many atimes, even though it is positive, we get offended and that is usually because the "criticizer" is telling you the truth and as they say, the truth is bitter and the truth hurts
• Whether the criticism be +ve or -ve, never let it affect your performance at what you do, or your how you think of yourself.
• -ve criticism, in the end, doesn't do anything to help you.  Don't bother trying to defend yourself when faced with it.  It is a waste of time.  Learn to recognize it.  Then ignore it and move on.

Considering my employer probably paid the presenter big bucks to come tell us this and I am imparting this knowledge to you free of charge (because I love you that much  ), I would read the above and apply it to your everyday lives, not just in the world of website critiques.

I hope this helps.