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How do you handle criticism?

Moonomo on Blogging, Criticism, Handle

30 Sep, 11

What do you do when someone criticize about you or your blog/post/work?

(1) You break anything you can find in-front of you and jump to the person who criticize
(2) You pretend nothing happened. You won't even bother the person.
(3) Your temper raise to the high, you clear your heart by replying with words that you use to hurt back.
(4) You take a break. Cool down and discuss the facts.
(5) You just don't care.

What is it? How you handle any good or bad criticism?

Share with us your way around-

70 Replies

Rebecca ∙ 30 Sep, 11

I would say number 5. I just don't care.

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Thanks Rebecca. I'm guessing you don't care any criticism that is presented in a bad way.

Yeliz ∙ 30 Sep, 11

Well, when I take criticism, I always try to reply them back in a kind way that I can kill someone with kindness :)) but also question the people who criticize and help him emphasing ,but nothing works it's number (5)

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

That's a cool way indeed and may be the most perfect way to handle it- and yes- number 5 may be the only answer for bad criticism!

Ibn Hanif ∙ 30 Sep, 11

Both of the following are true in my case :

(3) Your temper raise to the high, you clear your heart by replying with words that you use to hurt back.
(4) You take a break. Cool down and discuss the facts.

I wish that number 3 never happens but unfortunately, when I am falsely accused I have reacted in this way in the past but still after sometime I try to proceed to number 4 and it's the ideal way with which I wish to respond.

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Thanks Eyewitness! I'd similar problem as yours but that's now kind of decade old history-

I'm sure you're having better control to yourself day by day- to cope with behavior number 3 you can skip any reply until you get back your coolness- ;)

TheHonestBitch ∙ 30 Sep, 11

it depend weather I feel they have a point or not. Also it depends if they were nice in the way the gave there criticism.

We need criticism to grow and get better but if the person is just being a jerk I'll be be a jerk back.

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Agree with you! That's the point of taking and giving critique- for greater good! And the answer to a jerk may be just not bothering them-

Thank you, TheHonestBitch.

AnaLuiza ∙ 1 Oct, 11

All of them. lol
But I have a problem. If I know that what I'm saying is right and true, according to my beliefs or because it is proven, I am terrible.
I don't even let the other person speak.
It is a shame but that's what I do especially when I'm passionate about a question.

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Hahahaha! Truly- It's so hard to not being terrible for something we are passionate about! Thank you, Ana!

Sometimes I proceed to a possible fight (by keeping head cool and in point) according to my beliefs and because it is proven, same as you!

AnaLuiza ∙ 15 weeks ago

I'm practicing in keeping my mind cool. We have to respect.... other people's ignorance,
lol

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

LOL- that's the part is tough- but needed!!

AnaLuiza ∙ 15 weeks ago

But I'm very humble when I don't know enough about the subject. I listen and learn.
I'm just like this when I'm 1005 sure that what i"m saying is correct.

Moonomo ∙ 14 weeks ago

Make sense, Ana- :))

Mayura ∙ 1 Oct, 11

It depends on the situation and the validity of the criticism... If the point the person arguing is wrong, then my temper will raise. But I ll try to cool down at the moment and hit a reply with better tactics. If the person hit back with his criticisms again without a point, then I ll ignore or if its getting worse I ll execute my own method later.

If the criticism is valid, then I ll admit and do my best to not to criticized again for same reason. And I believe criticisms better not to be public if our intention to help the particular person.

Cheers...

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

The way around is sounds very fair. It surely put things on your side- to my experience I've found it is always better to do it in public since that's how other people able to learn from it and community direct to a better direction, only, as long as you do not take it personally and keep it that way.

I'd knocked personally and found most of 'em usually delete all comments and sometime even be more aggressive. I still try to contact since this way I'd able to made few great connection.

Have a great weekend, Mayura. Thanks.

Biertjuh ∙ 1 Oct, 11

If it's criticism founded on knowledge I would appreciate it. You're bound to get some bad critiques on your blog eventually. There is no perfect life and - you guessed it - there's no such thing as a perfect blog.

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

That's a great attitude- appreciate your concept.

Balqis ∙ 1 Oct, 11

I agree with Biertjuh. My opinion, sometimes what we feel right might just be the opposite to other people. That's when criticisms come in. It's ok if it's a constructive type but then again, it doesn't mean that destructive criticisms will "destroy" us completely. Sometimes, destructive criticisms might be of help to us in seeing something which in the first place, we don't see. I'm looking at the positive side of it where by it could help us to improve on what we have written in the blog.

Omo, you have given the choices. I prefer No. 4 :)

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

You explain it better- thank you! We always able to learn something about our work or our attitude from the critique- it's crucial to improve-

Thanks BB- usually I go for number 4 and sometimes no other choice then it's 5. :)

Sandy Keith ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. What they might say that's critical is only their opinion, not fact. I ignore them.

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Right, Sandy- most of the time it's only their opinion not fact. It's better to ignore then.

Thank you.

Fogsmoviereviews ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Nice topic! Like a bunch of people before me have said, to me it depends on the vailidity of their criticism. I mean, I'm definitely trying to learn and get better... you cant do that without being told you're doing something wrong once in awhile.

But if they're just telling you you suck, well, there's no value in that

Moonomo ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Exactly it is that-

Thank you Fogs for the share.

Fernan ∙ 1 Oct, 11

Face it squarely and give solutions without adding grudges to both of us.

Moonomo ∙ 5 Oct, 11

This is really *working* attitude! And when both hands thinks and behave same- that's even greater!

Thanks Fernan.

Raziel ∙ 2 Oct, 11

I second that. Well not everyone's going to agree on the same subject but taking criticism constructively will only increase your credibility.

Moonomo ∙ 5 Oct, 11

That's true, Raziel.

Taking criticism nicely doesn't mean you have to agree on what the other people saying. But a gentle discussion most likely aware more people on the subject-

AnaLuiza ∙ 4 Oct, 11

I loved this topic and the answers. Moonomo's talks are always great!
:)

Moonomo ∙ 5 Oct, 11

Thanks for the kind words, Ana! It's the awesome people and their answers making this happen-

I'm glad to have all those answers!

Avastabik ∙ 35 weeks ago

I mold myself out of their criticism and hit them back when they are least expecting.
That's like beating somebody to death with his/her own hand.

Moonomo ∙ 35 weeks ago

Its #3 then- :))

Ouch!

Jamie ∙ 35 weeks ago

If it is productive criticism I take it as intended. If it is just someone being a douche, I consider the source.

Moonomo ∙ 35 weeks ago

The intention behind the criticism and the way its presented really matters. Thanks Jamie.

Sonia ∙ 35 weeks ago

#4 and #5. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff and there will always be someone that won't agree or like anything you say or write. You can't please everyone and trying is a waste of time. You do however have to watch out for "Trolls" that leave comments on blogs to initiate drama or to make you look bad. Those comments I would completely ignore and not waste my time.

Pick your battles wisely.

Moonomo ∙ 35 weeks ago

Hi Sonia- that's really nice of you to handle it well!

Love your words- battles should be picked, wisely!

Nikki ∙ 35 weeks ago

I tend to ignore them....Thing is if it is something as sort of an advice to improve on my work then I really don't mind but if it just some random person who posts comments just for the sake of being annoying then there is no point wasting energy on a never ending nonsensical battle with them.

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

That's a good thing to do- those battle wont end otherwise!

Donna Florentina ∙ 35 weeks ago

Constructive criticism, I'll take. Moronic criticism...delete.

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

Thanks- Donna for the sharing!

Bevolee ∙ 22 weeks ago

I'm open to listen to people's opinions... however I draw the line at obscene comments and trolling, since it's not constructive and a waste of my time.

~Bevolee

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

That's it- listening helps a lot, if that's constructive indeed! :))

A Brainless Nod ∙ 22 weeks ago

It really depends on the type of criticism. I personally want constructive criticism, I want to know what I'm doing wrong in another person's eyes. That way I can get a new perspective and see if something needs to be fixed, or if I just need to stay the course and wait to see if someone else dislikes the same thing.

Any other form of criticism won't be acknowledged. *grin*

--Dan
http://abrainlessnod.blogspot.com/

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

Sometimes even constructive criticism could hurt the discuss if either party don't try to keep it going nicely- other than it's truly the way to see things we might missed otherwise!

Thanks ABN- :))

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

Duh- typed a bit faster and few words vanished- oh well! :))

"could hurt the discussion" and "other than that it's truly".

Random Dysfunctions ∙ 15 weeks ago

I just don't care. My blog is meant to be edgy and different... so if someone doesn't like it, I'd just ignore and keep on writing.

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

Random ignorance? :))

Thank you!

MISS-LISA ∙ 15 weeks ago

It completely depends on if it is constructive or a person just being rude.

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

Rudeness isn't welcome, indeed-

Call Me Trav ∙ 15 weeks ago

I believe that criticism can only come if you are doing something right in life. People are only motivated to critique you when you are doing something worth the attention of others. So I think criticism should motivate ons to keep on moving forward. It is important to listen and determine which ones are positive and which are negative.

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

So glad you bring this point here!! A worth something produces echoes- and eventually I've been so inclined to judge the things is on the right track only when I see critiques had been thrown- good or bad, the more its there the more it assures! :))

Obviously, negative responses made us more perfect on the run. Call Me Trav- thank you once again!

A Brainless Nod ∙ 15 weeks ago

6, I listen to their concerns and take a new look at my work to see if I can make my work better with their feedback.

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

Thank you ABN -

Nikki ∙ 15 weeks ago

Well is really depends,if they are giving out criticism that can improve my work then they are most welcome to do so because they just want to give in advice that might be helpful for me in the future.

As for the Trolls,I don't really care, There are times where they comment on this irrelevant to the post just to start a feud, it's always best to ignore it because that's what they want, they are just attention seekers looking to cause some chaos. Like they say.....Don't feed the trolls!!! :D

Moonomo ∙ 15 weeks ago

Listen to your future, Yes! Don't feed the trolls, Yes! ;))

Thanks, Nikki.

Pucksauce ∙ 14 weeks ago

I just don't care and then right an article on how much I hate people

www.pucksauce.com its reformed and much better then last time manely because I knew I gave it 15%

@pucksauce

Moonomo ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

Thanks Pucksauce. :))

Khadija Begum ∙ 8 weeks 5 days ago

think abt it...if it makes sense and is relevant..accept it...consider it
if not curse the person every min..

Moonomo ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

:))

Shabab Khan ∙ 8 weeks 5 days ago

Well, i will go for #2. Neither i wil respond nor wud i bother the
critic...Though i will gv the critical data a thought, try to knw the reasons,.And, improve.

Moonomo ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

Thank you Shabab.

Christene ∙ 8 weeks 5 days ago

Everyone always leaves mostly "good" comments, I love getting those sarcastic or rude one's, gives me a change to show I can handle an argument in a professional manner, and build upon online reputation....people hates it when you kill them with kindness.

Moonomo ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

That's the spirit, Christene! We need criticism- :))

Daniel Son ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

my ego gets swollen then I try and think clearly to see if they're right or not.

Moonomo ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

Yap- only cool brain can sense the right things. Thanks Daniel.

Caitlyn Steer ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

I reply in a smart-arse way ( which is not the best idea because it just makes them angry) which is what they deserve for being do mean.

Caitlyn Steer ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

I reply in a smart-arse way ( which is not the best idea because it just makes them angry) which is what they deserve for being do mean.

Moonomo ∙ 8 weeks 4 days ago

The action you do is matter, and its always better to take the right one- :))

Thank you Caitlyn.

Gischie ∙ 4 weeks 5 days ago

Not that easy, you didn't offer enough solution, I think at first start, I will be upset but then I will sit down and think if it was constructive or not then I will try to improve on it because all the critics are not necessary to hurt, it's other people mind, opinion, view and if you are blogging, which means you have to an opened heart to the world, you have to accept all different kind of view. So no I won't take it bad. Hope that answer to your question

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