That's because you play as it was designed. (Destiny)

by Leviathan , Hotel Zanzibar, Monday, December 15, 2014, 14:44 (3444 days ago) @ Cody Miller

That is clear, and I hope you understand that it is often hard to see that from my perspective and I have to be reminded, honestly. From purely reading the forum, a number of people come across so negative and sometimes just plain mean, that it's hard for me to comprehend why they're still playing or posting.

You just hear the negative stuff more. It's just human nature to point out what's wrong rather than what's right. I'm sure you understand as an artist. My job is constantly hearing about what is bad and doesn't work and needs fixing. If it works, most of the time it's not mentioned. Why does it need to be? We are trying to make the best show possible. In that regard, you only need to focus on what doesn't work since you don't need to change what does. Most of my working day is spent hearing about things that need improvement.

I disagree. I believe by discussing both what is good, neutral, bad, and everything in between, you get a more accurate picture of the work. If you can find something great, you can secure it, expand it, run with it. Instead of focusing on what simply 'works', I'm striving to find the things that excel! :)

On the Internet, it's even MORE vital. Discussions dissolve into this stuff - people unable to relate or understand because they're not getting the whole picture. You get people thinking some people are rude or trying to incite a flame war. Then the other people think the first are happy dandy apologists. But in the end it's language and tone getting the right impression across.

If the impressions you've given, before just now, were received on a piece of mine, I'd think you hated it so much that you were simply not the right audience. If you had given me the whole picture, I would know how to improve the piece so much more and I could recognize the successes and build on them. :)