I was looking at some shots the other day and the first thing that came to my mind was, "that sucks".
I thought to myself, well why are some people telling this guy that the image is "beautiful", "wonderful", "really spectacular" and before anyone starts doing a search of the archives I made those compliments up. So..... no worries. And I will add that it might not even be in this forum.
So, my point is, what good does it do to tell someone that their image looks good if it sucks? Does is speak volumes about the person giving the statement or about the person that took the pic. Maybe it says something about me, but that is another conversation.
Why wouldn't it be better to say, "that sucks" because......... than fill the page up with false platitudes? I like to hear something that I do sucks. It is refreshing and brings a good chill to my blood. "That sucks" - well you are a GD idiot,what do you know, that is great" is my first thought. But then I rethink and re-examine and come to the conclusion a: he IS an idiot or b: it does suck. And I hope I am not offending anyone with the word "sucks". Just came to my mind.
So, my question, would you rather someone give you a compliment or someone rip you a new one? And if they rip you a new one is the first thing you do, go look at THEIR work and say, "my God that idiot. His work totally sucks, what the hell does he know?" with an emphasis on the "know" or do your regroup, re-examine and try to learn and improve?
I am all for political correctness in grade school and middle school. But as an adult, an adult trying to stretch myself, I like "that sucks". Unless of course, your work does suck. Then I just scoff and go read the sport section.