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I'd say you've picked up quite a few things. As far as your first three, nothing unsolicited is that good an idea. When it comes to criticism, that is a pretty sticky issue because a lot of people just want "validation" and not really criticism. When you are being criticized by a lot of people either you don't know or people that seem to know less than you, it is a little tough to take.


I don't know about that Marc. One of the reasons for this site is to educate writers, help them grow, and become a better writer. Write stronger songs.
It's not just a place to post your songs and get patted on the back.
That is not what CRITIQUES are for. It isn't meant to be negative CRITICISM. There is a difference.

Of course some folks will not be too happy if you critique their song. If they don't want it critiqued they should say so up front. IN BIG RED LETTERS because if the song sucks I won't be one to pat you on the back and say "good job"
I don't agree with unsolicited REWRITES. Some folks like to take someone else's song and completely rewrite the lyric. I think that is presumptuous and wrong.

But to tell someone they have written a good song when they have not is not helping them at all.

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