But I guess where applying the term "constructive criticism" breaks down for me is when readers relentlessly complain about Kishimoto's story, presentation, and decisions. (It's even worse when the complaining is based on huge assumptions.) It seems to me that complaining falls under the classification of "feedback" and not constructive criticism -- especially considering there's often nothing truly constructive in most of the complaints I read. And if the criticisms are unlikely to ever reach Kishimoto or his team, how can they ever be constructive in the literal sense?
I tend to think constructive criticism is only valuable and effective when it is offered by an experienced peer. For example, if you've written fan fiction then you're in a better position to offer another fan fiction writer constructive insights and opinions based on your knowledge and experience. Unless we're professional mangaka with more than ten years of experience producing a successful, long-term manga, how can we judge Kishimoto's ability or vision with any authority?
Readers can express their opinions -- provide reactionary feedback of his results -- but that's as consumers, not as Kishimoto's peers or as qualified critics of the medium. I think the moment a reader believes their personal preferences and expectations count for more than an author's intent and artistic rights, the reader has strayed into the realm of entitlement.
I agree. Instead of simply saying "This sucks!" people should say "This sucks and here's why!". A rather crude example, but I think it gets the points across no?
However, I disagree with the idea that you have to be an expert for your opinion to carry any significant meaning. Why? Because of...
^This. Sometimes, getting an "outsiders" perspective on things can potentially help reveal inconsistencies and faults in your "design". No, this does not mean that I wan't Kishi to screen his chapters before sending them out or that he should lways try to please everyone. All I'm saying is that Kishi is biased. He's the author after all. What might make perfect sende to him might not make perfect sense to us, the readers.
Edited by TerrorKing, 07 July 2012 - 01:25 AM.