Before I say anything, I'd like to let the reader know that this is NOT a cry for help, that I do NOT need advice specifically on dealing with criticism that I have received. I'm being literal; I'm just interested in hearing about how other people handle it.
Now, usually this is the part where I tell about my experiences with criticism, maybe describing some hurt feelings BUT pairing them with healthy coping mechanisms and overall maturity!
Well, I cannot.
Generally, I HATE being told what to do. It doesn't make any sense, considering that the rest of my personality is rather "laissez-faire, love is all you need". But the anger just doesn't go away. XD
I feel like it might be partly because, in the circles I run in, more often than not I'm the oldest person in the room, so any advice that I get usually comes from someone who has no idea what they're talking about. And few things make me angry faster than judgments based on ignorance...
That's probably why I started thinking about this now that I'm on Tapas, since I've been asking questions left and right and getting...legitimately good answers, and actually listening to people more often. All of a sudden, I was like, "wait, where did the anger go?" It's good to not have to be the senpai for once~
Although, in terms of artistic skill level, I'm still usually one of the oldest people in the room, so I haven't received any real criticisms in...several years. And I wonder just how I would take it. I kinda feel like all hell would break loose, but I guess...coming from the right people, it might not be so bad.
So, how are you when it comes to criticism? Are you a model citizen, or are you another one who's a little rough around the edges...? I think it's good to admit it if things make you angry, or even if they make you furious. As long as you don't chase people down and start harassing them, there's nothing wrong with feeling feelings.