META/POLL: The Purpose of Criticism

[Martin Phipps]

On Feb 19, 4:45Â am, Tom Russell <milos_par... at yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Feb 17, 8:34Â pm, Martin Phipps <martinphip... at yahoo.com>
>
> > Â And, yes, Tom, the negative comments you make can easily be
> > made about your own writing.
>
> Because I somehow have trouble accepting valid negative criticism?

I don't have a problem with valid criticism.  I have a problem with
criticism which is more focused on its own style and wit than
validity.

Martin