tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301925128261462352.post8038122694463699033..comments2023-10-18T01:34:40.093-07:00Comments on bigwesternflavor: Learning Is FunWestern Homeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00882482458981562935noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301925128261462352.post-45414236279124002202011-01-06T02:34:29.665-08:002011-01-06T02:34:29.665-08:00This was awesome! I threw it out there as an exper...This was awesome! I threw it out there as an experiment, tried doing two reviews in that style... and obviously, it's horrible. That's the purpose of criticism! Thanks for the feedback.Western Homeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882482458981562935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301925128261462352.post-69362504793611969962011-01-05T09:43:44.951-08:002011-01-05T09:43:44.951-08:00Respects to your friend from the office, because A...Respects to your friend from the office, because Assjack is really great, but he couldn't be more wrong about number 1. That shit may fly when you're trying to have a "difficult conversation" with a co-worker or the teacher at your kid's school, but in the realm of criticism, it is always assumed that opinions are that of the writer. Throwing in a lot of unnecessary "I believes" and--shudder--"I feels" (gag) just clutters up the works. My first editor verbally flogged anyone who used "he/she felt" when we meant "he/she said" or "he/she believes".Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752083254000769554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301925128261462352.post-40305420382959688692011-01-05T08:16:52.722-08:002011-01-05T08:16:52.722-08:00The Meg White comment was really deliberate. The W...The Meg White comment was really deliberate. The White Stripes are a huge dividing point in my relationship. Anna loves them; they are one of the bands that made her want to become a guitar player. But I have always felt deeply sympathetic for Meg, since I suffer from social anxiety too. I feel like Jack took advantage of her to get famous and ruthlessly discarded her. Because of that, I tend to be VERY skeptical of bands with women who are clearly not quite as technically good as the men they're playing with. That's why I switched to an instrument I'm not good at in my band -- I don't want anybody to ever think that I play with Anna for any reason other than that she's really talented and hardworking.Western Homeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882482458981562935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301925128261462352.post-19521880778796551232011-01-05T08:10:47.871-08:002011-01-05T08:10:47.871-08:00Don't hate on Meg White. She is a delicate fl...Don't hate on Meg White. She is a delicate flower, and I don't think it can be easy keeping up with Jack.<br /><br />Also, in terms of #2, while it is mostly true, don't worry too much about these sensitive artist types. They will be pissed whether you say, "You suck" or "In my opinion, you suck." <br /><br />It isn't your job to blow wind up their skirts. But your critiques are constructive, and you give really thoughtful notes. The more mature musician will be able to improve their performances if they are humble enough to use your input instead of react to it.Darlahttp://www.offworldersunite.comnoreply@blogger.com