negative designers
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- vespa0
I think a lot of it is as simple as people don't know how to be polite when giving constructive criticism.
When I am giving criticism, I always try to praise something else before giving the "have you tried...?" This can be much more constructive than saying "This doesn't work. Move this. I don't like this..." etc. I've found that I respond best to crits delivered in this manner and other people seem to respond better when I deliver criticism in this way.
- Duane0
vespa is right. also, the written word has a way of being misinterpreted. thus, posts here tend to seem harsh. they are probably just brief thoughts blurted out in the midst of a busy day (or not so busy day in some cases). granted, constant critiques and looking for the weak spot in creative does seem to generate a little negativity, but it's part of the job. in actuality, it's what we do - identify problems and solve them.
- Voutje0
I was almost fired from my last job being to much of a critic. Being critic and being negative are 2 different things but often confused with each other. You want to improve everything and all other people are so shortsighted in you eyes, maybe that makes you "negative"
- exador0
I'm with bio.
i love this damn job...
and i couldn't imagine doing anything else either...and i agree with carty too..
to much negativity lately...still, all n all...
i dig you folks..for the most part, we gots a pretty nice lil community goin on here...
to bad we all couldn't get together for drinks more.. ;)
- wadafa0
it's cause lots of people think it's cool to be cynical and jaded or it's their way of dealing with reality - it's not just designers. Many people approach their work and life like it's keeping them from what they really want or from how their life should really be...which are generally fantacy versions of their current situation.
- freshmode0
wadafa...
that is exactly what I have been trying to say.
I agree. Here, where I am at right now, everyone is that way.
When you pass someone in the hallway and say "hey, how's it going?" they usually react... "ehhh, it's going, could be going a lot better if I weren't here." WTF? Then leave!Why do people have the need to react that way. It always comes as a shock to people when I answer "Pretty good, and yourself?"
Scroll up and read the thread about the kat who lost his wife recently... then you will realize, things can always get worse!
I ROCK FRESH MODE!
- robert0
some people see the GLASS half empty, doesn't mean that they should quit their work.
I think it's refreshing to have that point a view around me.
Two sides to every coin, ya know?
Laugh it off and go about your day!
- Gorbie0
My glass is half full of air.
- wadafa0
yeah rocksteady
- LastOne0
yea, its disappointing what lack of sex can do to you freshmode.
- wadafa0
LastOne when was your last one?
- LastOne0
sunday, but i dont get it often enough at all. my g-friend "doesnt enjoy sex"
- Gorbie0
oh. that's too bad.
- wadafa0
I''d be careful that one
- freshmode0
unfortunantly fellas, I don't feel your pain about the sex.
I haven't been sexually frustrated for over 3 years now. The married life has it's good points!!!
- LastOne0
WOW, from the wifey! or elsewhere?
my g-friend will only get worse, wont she guys. im going to dump her today.
- freshmode0
LastOne, ever listen to tom leykis?
take a look. You should listen to him before you dump her on tips how to do it in y our benefit.
This guy is funny shit!
- LastOne0
tommy is a funny guy. hes wrong still ironically funny. he discourages marriage freshmode! what did you do!!
that guy is a riot. big up, freshmode.
- freshmode0
I just said the guy was funny shit. I never said I would listen to him.
I did what matter most to me.
But he does kick knowledge at times. Good as reference.
Good luck LastOne, It will be tuff, but if it must happen then it must. Time to stop the negative parts of life. Nip this in the butt one way or another!!!!!
- Markpayne0
One thing that I have noticed and im not sure if its from people who are feeling negitive about life/work/state of world/lack of sex. Is the work that is coming onto the internet, its so minimal, so clean. Almost like as a group the movement is to create sites which are so removed from any form of pain/suffering. These sites just reflect simpleness and purity. Perhaps as a design community we are trying to "self help" ourselves through non challanging interfaces and simple graphics. Our designs are reflecting a utopia/calmness which we would like to reach.