Constructive Criticism Debate

Discussions focus on the nature of criticism, distinguishing constructive feedback from baseless attacks or hate, and advocating for productive ways to critique ideas, projects, or posts.

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Sample Comments

DataWorker Jan 4, 2020 View on HN

Criticize the criticism not the critic.

kmfrk May 7, 2011 View on HN

There is no "hate", only criticism. Don't be so averse to it.

bad_user Jul 19, 2018 View on HN

People criticizing constructive criticism are often not constructive.

lexicality May 25, 2023 View on HN

> Part of this reads as if you're not allowed to be criticized for some reason.That was definitely not my intent, and I'll take that on board as an area to improve on :)

ceejayoz Jul 9, 2016 View on HN

That's a terrible critique. Care to elaborate in a way that can be discussed productively?

danellis Nov 29, 2018 View on HN

It's okay to constructively criticize things. Better than being needlessly condescending.

barry-cotter Jan 5, 2020 View on HN

If you have a criticism make it.

kokanator Jun 10, 2021 View on HN

Then call it criticism. Don't excuse it away.

trashburger Feb 24, 2023 View on HN

You can criticize and explain what's wrong with it instead of insulting it.

falsedan Jun 27, 2017 View on HN

There's critiquing, and there's constructive feedback.