Concern II
April 17, 2024
At least three or at least five comments?
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Hello everyone! Nabasa ko na ang mga feedback ninyo. I appreciate everyone who commented and voiced their concerns.
A lot of you said, "Fine with at least five." And about the criticism part of the activity, most of you wanted to add this to the book club.
And as some of you have said, mas mapapadali ang pagbibigay ng komento kung pwedeng magbigay ng kritisimo.
Personally, I am against giving criticism, even if it is well-seasoned with compassion and feedback. Even if the intention is good, not all of us are strong enough to accept criticism; more often than not, it destroys rather than it helps.
I have various reasons for it (based on the ground that most Wattpad authors are not trained to give criticism):
• Poor delivery: some people couldn't detach themselves from their emotions while giving criticism. This is mainly the problem here on Wattpad. In return, their criticisms will sound egoistic, disappointed, and just plain bad.
At sa kasamaang palad, a lot of people focuses on emotions rather than the context.
• Little research: I saw a lot of people giving opinions dressed as constructive criticism and would even deem themselves as 'helpful'. They sounded so good and well-written that whoever read them may believe them. Kahit na kulang sa research ang sinasabi. (yes, they irked me.)
Alam ko na hindi mali ang ganoon. Parte iyon ng process (however, only if they are learning too). Nasa receiver na rin kung maniniwala ba siya o hindi. At nasa kanya kung magre-research ba siya o ano. It's entirely up to her/him/them how to balance what they received.
Pero. . . (ayan na naman ako HAHAHAHAH) Katulad ng sinasabi ko, not everyone was ready to undergo the process of being a fully-pledge author.
Kadalasan rito sa Wattpad ay nagsulat lang dahil gusto nila at (usually, paired with) ayaw nila sa mga taong may malakas na opinion sa naisulat nila.
That's why I created two activities, a book club and a review club.
• Intention: marami ang mababait rito sa Wattpad. Pero hindi maiiwasan ang mga taong may pagka-villain ang tema. Hindi maipagkakaila na may ibang nagbibigay ng mungkahi para sa kasamaan (corny ko (≧▽≦)).
• Too much negativity: sadly, most of the people who impart their knowledge are heavily focused on the negative aspects of the book. Their criticism is not balanced and could cause distress or a negative reaction from the receiver.
• Different writing style: different people, different preference. Writing is not the same for two different people. Thus, what you know may not be the same for the others.
Iyon lang ang ilan sa mga dahilan kung bakit ayaw kong isali ang criticism as comments.
Syempre maganda ang constructive criticism, both negative and positive criticism are delicately intertwined to provide a good and helpful insights. At isa pa, maganda rin ito para matulungan ang mga authors on how to accept criticism along the path of their career.
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Anyway, enough of my shenanigans. I will give my verdict and it will be. . . at least five comments and yes, criticism are allowed.
Ohhh!
Akala ko ba hindi pwede!
Nani kore?! hehe
Here me out first, I will allow criticism given that the author you are paired with are fine with it too. You have to own up your actions and choose what what will happen.
Ang nakita kong paraan ay ganito, I will add another type of mechanics sa book club (pakiramdam ko ang talino ko HAHAHAHAHAH (ㆁωㆁ)).
• with criticism
• without criticism
• Neutral
WITH CRITICISM:
• At least five comments
• Criticism are allowed (Bear in mind what is constructive criticism).
WITHOUT CRITICISM:
• At least five comments
• No criticism
NEUTRAL:
• At least five comments
• Up to the partner whether they give criticism or not
This mechanics will be under trial/error. I will adjust them based on your feedbacks and performances. At magsisimula ito sa next weekly task.
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MY ADVICE (take what you need):
• Ugaliing aralin kung papaano magsulat (sa mga gustong hasain ang kakayahan sa pagsusulat) nang sa ganoon ay alam ninyo kung ano ang tatanggapin o hindi.
• Kung nabo-boringan kayo sa pag-aaral. Pwede rin naman na aralin na lang kung ano ang nasabi ng kung sino man tungkol sa libro ninyo, parang learning from mistakes ang atake.
• Not everyone is right. Isaisip ito. Huwag papaapekto sa naramdaman mo o emosyon mo pagkatapos nabasa ang kritisismo na natanggap.
Kasi aminin, parang okay ka lang pero ang sakit na pala HAHAHAHAHHA (lalo na kung baguhan sa criticism).
COMPREHEND THE CONTEXT FIRST, DO NOT MIND THE TONE OR YOUR EMOTIONS.
If you are still overwhelmed with your emotions from reading the criticism then give it a rest, and do not mind it for a few days.
If you are emotionally affected, mas mabuting huwag magreply.
Again, do your reasearch. Are they right or wrong? Did they make sense? Lalo na at maraming paraan ang pagsusulat. Depende 'yan sa writing style mo.
There are multiple ways to take criticism. But what I like is acknowledging that they are helpful, period. And if you are hurt by their tone or you know they are wrong then address it in your reply too.
Pantay naman tayong lahat rito. Remember, what makes a good critique (as Wattpad authors)? Knowledgeable, accepting mistakes, improving their ways, and not being driven by emotions.
Bakit ba napakadaldal ko, I just have to say yes to criticism or not. Pinahaba pa.
Well, I don't want the book club to be one of the factors or part of the reason why an author stops writing.
It's such a big sin, don't you think?
