Let’s Talk About Feedback

The saying “everyone’s a critic” is truer for me lately, than ever before.

I suppose that’s to be expected given the amount of writing that I’m putting out for the world to see. And judge.

I mean, that’s cool. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and in no way do I expect the entire world to agree with me on everything.

If you have some kind of opposing viewpoint, chances are I will be willing to hear you out — unless you’re a bigot. In that case just be gone.

If you come at me with “feedback”, however, I am not going to be as eager to receive your thoughts.

I realize this makes me seem like I am not open to the benefits of constructive criticism, and err, well maybe I DO have a little problem there.

I’m working on it!

That’s not exactly the issue I am attempting to address here, however.

What I am referring to is unsolicited feedback.

Funny how so many unsolicited things are frowned upon these days, right?

Getting back on topic, in my humble opinion, feedback should really only be given if a person is inviting it.

I’m sure there are times when perhaps an unsolicited opinion is warranted, (again, if it’s in response to hate speech, bullying, bigotry, etc.) But as a rule? Nah, I think you should keep your blessed opinions to yourself.