Andlex
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Reviews, not comments
2013-07-07 13:52:51 by Andlex
I'd like to take a moment to remind any Newgrounds users who happen across this post of an important piece of fine print that is too often ignored.
"Remember, you're submitting a REVIEW for this CONTENT. This isn't a place for you to make smug jokes, post stupid nonsense, or act like a total jerk.
If you're voting LOW, offer constructive criticism to help the artist get better. Voting HIGH? Don't just say "Loved it!" - we can see your stars! Tell us what you loved and why! Tons of people read these, not just the artist.
If your review is plain mean, offensive, or generally unhelpful, you could be banned and your account may be deleted."
Though I've never once seen that last line enforced, I think these are good guidelines to follow. A specific reason why a piece did or didn't work is several times more helpful than a virtually useless "Cool," or "Sucks," or "Lol."
A few more things:
1. Don't attack other commenters; rather, politely point out where they're wrong, if you respond to them at all. Ideally, let your own review speak for itself.
2. Don't attack the artist. There's a person with feelings behind every picture.
3. When responding to reviews of your own work, consider the reviewer's perspective. I've seen helpful critiques voted "useless" and I've seen artists say "stfu" to people who merely want to help. If a review ticks you off, consider why. If it's obvious, like "u suck, uninstall Photoshop now lol," then just report the person and be done with it. If it's a genuine attempt at a critique with a little too much negative language (e.g. pointing out only what you did wrong), accept the critique with a thanks, then explain things to the reviewer via PM.
4. When constructing a critique, consider both the negative and the positive. Your ultimate goal when reviewing an artist's work should be to help them improve. To that end, tell them what you liked and what you disliked. Tell them what they liked so they know a) they're doing something right and b) they know what to continue doing. Tell them what you disliked and how to fix it so they can fix it themselves in future pieces.
That is all.
