"Thanks to a suggestion by BridgetteandJosh, a rule has been made that no art may be criticized on the site by staff or players unless specifically requested. The saying "say something nice or nothing at all" is a big one here at Alacrity, and this is to avoid hurt feelings. If you're an artist and don't agree with this rule, simply ask for criticism! If it is asked for, we still ask you be polite. Thank you for your cooperation. "


I do not agree. I do not support. This is closing some freedom of speech. (Edit: what meant was, that I feel sad that there was no staff-debate about this first. Including Admins, mods, artists, everyone, as it affects our jobs, too!).

Art needs critique to evolve. We need to be critiqued to know what mistakes we did, to do better next time. To improve.

I understand if somebody is hurt. And took it to the admin.

1. if you don't want your art to be critted, don't post it at all. People will crit it anyway, even in their minds. You can't FORCE people to say only nice things.

2. If you have to post it and share, add a little note "Heavy critique is discouraged"

I just am utterly angry with this rule. I don't have to support it, LUCKILY. I already made a HUGE announcement on my profile, crit me all the way, as always. I need it to work on my art, to be better, and satisfy my clients. Right?

It's not some emotional candyland, where people have to tell me omg xy it's awesome awesome awesome. That's kinda pointless, and feeding the artist with thoughts their art is flawless and they get full of themselves.

There's always room for improvement. That's life.