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From the lens How to Write a Critique.

  • alicanas Mar 12, 2012 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    thanks
  • theeoriginal1 Feb 23, 2012 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    thanks for this....I've been in the forums doing a lot this morning.
  • Steph_Tietjen Feb 22, 2012 @ 3:57 am | delete
    Yes, very good advice. Thanks!
  • eilval Jan 15, 2012 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Thanks for the advice .... great ideas !
  • natzbrigz Dec 21, 2011 @ 1:02 am | delete
    i'm new here..i want to learn something in squidoo :)
  • durham Dec 18, 2011 @ 1:10 pm | delete
    Thanks, just about to ask for a critique on my main lens, hopefully I don't get slammed that much!
  • Steve_Kaye Dec 15, 2011 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Thank you for this post. It's a credit to the Squidoo community to know that this defines the culture.
  • ekkoautos Nov 23, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    thanks for your kindly advice, I'll take more time on creating a strong lens
  • desa999 Nov 7, 2011 @ 6:23 am | delete
    This sounds like a great idea to get some honest feedback on your lens. Often when you are so involved in creating your own lens, it would be nice to get an objective view from someone else.
  • WriterJanis Oct 31, 2011 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    As a newbie, I appreciate your post.
  • WriterJanis Oct 31, 2011 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    As a newbie here, I appreciate your post.
  • ikari1976 Oct 27, 2011 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    show them our bad ones and find good one... sounds logical
  • SaintFrantic Oct 13, 2011 @ 10:14 am | delete
    We love critiques they show you what your weak points are.So you can improve them.Thanks for this Lens
  • Papier Oct 10, 2011 @ 1:10 am | delete
    This sounds like what I remember of the Toastmasters' critique sandwich - with the criticism between two compliments or statements of recognition.
  • RebeccaE Sep 20, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    thanks for this. I think I shall have to go there with my "worst" and find out hwo to give it my Best.
  • ikari1976 Oct 27, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    i agree that is the best tactic
  • bhthanks Sep 11, 2011 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    thanks
  • purnimamoh Sep 4, 2011 @ 11:16 am | delete
    Dear Friend,
    The lens is really helpful. Although I am yet to build my own experience, I appreciate your world view of writing constructive criticisms. Regards and best wishes!
  • anilsaini Sep 1, 2011 @ 1:56 am | delete
    yes, very much helpful
  • benjamin37 Aug 24, 2011 @ 12:26 am | delete
    this is a helpful lens thank you
  • Alfira54 Aug 20, 2011 @ 9:47 am | delete
    Useful article, I agree with the constructive criticism and useful to our own introspection
  • hakamike Aug 12, 2011 @ 1:45 am | delete
    Nice work, I learnt something here.
  • infoperson Aug 2, 2011 @ 8:28 am | delete
    At last i have decided to get some comments
  • lbrummer Jul 13, 2011 @ 8:35 am | delete
    I've been reading some of the comments and am wondering if I've got the guts to apply for a critique. I appreciate all the tips, so I guess I'll just jump in and see what happens.
  • hamshi5433 Jun 19, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Thats an excellent advice although Squidoo has many friendly and supportive lens masters doing their best to help out newbies, there are still a few who would rather prefer to spot out only the mistakes and give the lens master nothing more every time. <
  • akumar46 May 16, 2011 @ 2:31 am | delete
    Great tips on how to write a critique.Thanks.
  • sorana Feb 8, 2011 @ 12:47 am | delete
    Great advice! I have had a bad experience with one comment recently. People who do that don't realise that, when you make a lens, you honestly believe you've done the right thing.
  • ohcaroline Jan 18, 2011 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    These are good points to take note of. I'm still a little reluctant about putting my lenses in the Critique Me forum list. I got burned on one of my earlier lenses and haven't put anything there since. I know it was just a one-time deal; but I'm just a little gun shy now. I'm still here though.
  • Sylvestermouse Dec 23, 2010 @ 9:52 am | delete
    Excellent advice! I very much remember my first critiques in the Squidoo forum. There were several really nice lensmasters who helped in a kind way. Kindness goes a long way. I am still here 17 months later and I remember the ones who helped me. I still consider them friends.
  • termit_bronx Oct 6, 2010 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Great lens! Thank you for this information. I would like to help some Squidooers.
  • vallain Jul 10, 2010 @ 10:16 am | delete
    I hadn't checked out the critiques section of the forum. Sounds like a good place to get advice on a few of my dud lenses. Thanks.
  • DeboraR Jun 10, 2010 @ 2:10 am | delete
    Very helpful. I've used the forum for critiques many times since I've been here at Squidoo and for the most part I've been treated very well with good help. I want to give back as well as I've received.
  • noxid25 Mar 4, 2010 @ 8:35 am | delete
    This is a great lens. From what I've seen, squids here are very constructive with their critiques. Everyone seems to want to help each other.
  • lakeerieartists Dec 4, 2009 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Excellent and to the point. Critiques are meant to be instructive not destructive and I think that you make that point well here. :)
  • boutiqueshops Oct 20, 2009 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    oh this is such good information, Kimberly! Thanks for writing this! Favorited & will share often as this all needs to be remembered!
  • SherryHolderHunt Oct 20, 2009 @ 10:26 am | delete
    Oh, I wish everyone would read this lens. I have to say, I don't like to see anyone receiving a critique in their Guestbooks either. I have had this happen to me a couple of times and it is rather embarrassing to receive one. I always value the opinions of other lens masters, but I would prefer you critique my lenses in the "Critique Section of the Forum" or send me a private message. I wish everyone would keep in mind that people other than lens masters read the Guestbooks, too.
  • Joan4 May 4, 2009 @ 7:18 am | delete
    Important advice here. I am so glad that folks at SquidU were so patient with me as a newbie. Over and over they answered my questions and helped me become a member of the community. Brutal criticism would have been terrible!

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