User blog comment:RuckusQuantum/Poll 1: Cruelty or Kindness?/@comment-24970508-20150211022723

I prefer the middle ground, firm but fair, approach. Constructive criticism is a fine art. Verbally abusing the author is counterproductive; people who feel that they and/or their work are under attack are more likely to get defensive and just ignore your comments out of spite. Advice given in a neutral tone is much more likely to be taken, and to improve the quality of individual stories. When individual quality goes up, it raises the bar for everyone here, and we all benefit from it.