I'm not young, but I am an introvert & after getting a large heaping of "criticism" online, I will NEVER post a video of myself playing again!
People were even sharing it (& not in a complimentary way), that's when I had to delete it.
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Online Criticism
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I'm not young, but I am an introvert & after getting a large heaping of "criticism" online, I will NEVER post a video of myself playing again!
People were even sharing it (& not in a complimentary way), that's when I had to delete it.
Couldn't tell you much about online criticism of my music or my anything. It's all been garbage and I've always known and expected it. Naturally it's not often that I'd get an honourable mention or a review for much of any of it. It's only been the past couple years that I've mostly put it away and started thinking "what if I actually regularly held myself to writing songs and learning more about songwriting."
That's kind of it so far. I've just been practicing and trying to get into a more creative habit.
That's kind of it so far. I've just been practicing and trying to get into a more creative habit.
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The internet has been around for more than two decades... and social media is more than 10 years old. By now, most folks posting anything in a public forum should know there are tools who are crouched and waiting to throw a punch at someone from the safety of their own couch. 
The internet has been around for more than two decades... and social media is more than 10 years old. By now, most folks posting anything in a public forum should know there are tools who are crouched and waiting to throw a punch at someone from the safety of their own couch.
But how do you market yourself these days without social media?
I'm not saying social media isn't valuable... but when you use it, you should know it comes with tools... and not the ones symbolized with a wrench icon. 
I'm not saying social media isn't valuable... but when you use it, you should know it comes with tools... and not the ones symbolized with a wrench icon.
So I'll repeat my questions... How do you deal with criticism? How do you keep it in perspective?
Oh, sheesh. Reviews. When I was singing in this prog-fusion group in the 90's, it was all stupid. The non-professional mix had the vocals buried, so there was non stop criticism of the vocals as if my singing was the problem. Then there was the issue that if you are singing in that genre and don't sound like Annie Haslam it's a problem. Forever the Annie Haslam yardstick was trotted out. There were people who appreciated the sound of what we did for what we did, but you have to remember that people in general are creatures of habit and if you're really doing your own thing, most people aren't going to understand it initially.
Nowadays I get people commenting on YouTube that I'm their favorite ever vocalist, but the early days were brutal. It doesn't mean much, in the long run. I'm still broke and most people could care less.
Nowadays I get people commenting on YouTube that I'm their favorite ever vocalist, but the early days were brutal. It doesn't mean much, in the long run. I'm still broke and most people could care less.
I have been posting some creative stuff, mostly music and photography, on my Facebook timeline and in some FB groups.. So far, if someone does like, I think they just don't gives the thumbs up or a like and just ignore the post. What type of social media are you posting on to get such negativity comments? I am curious so I will be sure not to post there.
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I did a short animation for a famous comedian's podcast (because I was bored) and posted it on Twitter. I liked it and was proud about pushing my abilities. I got like 1000+ views, 190 likes and like 50 "that's awesome"'s. The comedian said he loved it and his guy emailed me and asked if they could use it on patreon to advertise the podcast. It's all good.
But one guy... literally one guy... made a negative comment and it's been swirling around in my head for weeks. I didn't reply but trust me, I've come up with about 20 replies in my head ranging from FO to passive aggressive to "hey, I'm not even a cartoonist."
I listen to a lot of comedy podcasts and I've heard a lot comedians say the same thing. They'll perform for 1500 people and the place will be ROFL but one guy with sourpuss frown will get all up in their head. One negative guy cancels out all the positive. And yesterday I head Joe Rogan say he never reads Twitter comments because it's cesspool of useless criticism.
If that's the case, then let that one negative comment roll off your shoulder and splatter on the floor. Don't respond to him. You would just be getting down in the mud with the jerk. Then he wins.
There's always that one person who is just something I can't say here. If so many other people liked it, and the comedian liked it and used it in his podcast, consider that a giant win. Some people just thrive on tearing others down. They do it to everyone. It's not about you, it's about them.
hence the thread? You may not be a cartoonist but there's definitely some angst ridden drama fuel there. That guy just hit a sparker.
What is the deal with first getting your bass forum buds to bag the the guy by proxying him to the critics of 14 year old makeup video girls?
Are you really that fragile? If you are maybe you should get some proper paid therapy. We're a bit rough and tumble here at the TBOT booth.
Are you really that fragile? If you are maybe you should get some proper paid therapy. We're a bit rough and tumble here at the TBOT booth.
Yeah, maybe I am. That's why I asked other people how they deal with it. Are you really that fragile that you can't stand people admitting they're insecure?
Just pretend like it was figuratively one guy.
If you have fans, you will have haters. I have life-long haters, and don't give them a second thought. In fact, I'd feel jilted if I didn't have them. I do delete every negative comment though, because some of my more hard-core fans get angry about it.
