Fair enough if you are in a debate, commenting on a text book, or some
other piece of writing since the author's position is explicit but with
a picture the artist's purpose or aim is implicit.
Michael in Norwich
You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly,
vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought
of putting it that way
-----Original Message-----
From: John Palcewski <palcewski@xxxxxxxxx>
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
<photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:00
Subject: Rendering Judgment on the Gallery
Regarding the difficulty of commenting on members' photos in the
gallery, here's Daniel Dennett, a philosopher, and his ideas as to how
to "Criticize with Kindness."
He asks, “Just how charitable are you supposed to be when criticizing
the views of an opponent?” [Or a PhotoForum member's photograph!]
Answer: Compose a successful critical commentary:
1.You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly,
vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought
of putting it that way.
2.You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not
matters of general or widespread agreement).
3.You should mention anything you have learned from your target.
4.Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or
criticism.
If only the same code of conduct could be applied to critical
commentary online, particularly to the indelible inferno of comments.
Read the whole thing here:
http://bit.ly/1dXpMd4
