tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934847334832371638.post3453842664797093080..comments2021-07-09T06:24:53.598-07:00Comments on Boldly Growing: Spades and shovelsTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18385560626300990605noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934847334832371638.post-66470160001783089032014-08-02T07:40:40.776-07:002014-08-02T07:40:40.776-07:00I do not appreciate being praised just for being a...I do not appreciate being praised just for being an Autistic speaker. I need constructive criticism to develop as a speaker on an equal basis, rather than being a performing gimp. AuntyJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118664052797827619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934847334832371638.post-62454184197289048662014-08-01T18:27:54.245-07:002014-08-01T18:27:54.245-07:00Well said, Tori! This is how I feel about critiqui...Well said, Tori! This is how I feel about critiquing in writing groups! Of course praise where praise is due, is a good thing, but merely saying, "I liked it", or "good effort" isn't going to help any of us to be the best writers we can be. As Christians, we are told to be encouragers, but encouragement takes many forms. All too often, we interpret that as never, ever, ever, saying anything meaningful (unless it's Pollyanna sweet) in case it's taken as a negative. It's a blooming minefield! On a personal note, if your writing is any indication, then you're a very good speaker - clear, concise and to the point. :) Rhonda P.<br />Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.com