My first purse

[Tugadude]

On 2/13/2020 at 11:32 AM, cseeger said:

First off, I have mad respect for you, YinTx, so thank you for quoting my point about the old guard and how this art form is literally dying before us and that we, the artists, are doing nothing to stop it.  It's a travesty.  

 

I agree that we sometimes are guilty of being too nice.  Generally too nice to beginners.  We obviously want to help encourage them.  But, and there's always a but, we shouldn't shy away from point out where they are in error or heading down the wrong path.  If done with tact, and with respect to where they are at in their development, I can't help but believe they will appreciate it.

There is another current thread where someone posted something they were obviously proud of.  It had serious flaws.  I could tell by the posters reaction or lack thereof that they weren't happy with any criticism.  That's unfortunate.

Helpful, thoughtful criticism is a gift.  When people stop caring enough to even comment, we're on the wrong path.

[Reegesc]

23 minutes ago, Tugadude said:

Helpful, thoughtful criticism is a gift.  When people stop caring enough to even comment, we're on the wrong path.

And mad respect for you too, Tugadude, the soft spoken artist ambassador.  xxxooo

[RockyAussie]

2 hours ago, Tugadude said:

Helpful, thoughtful criticism is a gift.  When people stop caring enough to even comment, we're on the wrong path.

So very well put.

[GatoGordo]

7 hours ago, cseeger said:

I realize how rude my voice comes across, how it violates etiquette and sensibilities, but the issue resonates.  You're thinking about it and that's all that matters.  Maybe, just maybe, a few minds are now shifted toward a better way forward.

~deep bow~  You're welcome.

Your voice only comes across as rude because you are posting in the wrong place. This is an interesting topic, but one that you should create in a new topic and not attack an absolutely beautiful project created by the OP. I truly request that you create a new thread in the general discussion forum where we can openly discuss the evolution and future or leather design and fabrication. 

I, as I am sure others, believe that the purse presented in this thread is beautiful and one that I would be proud to create and one that my wife would love to own..

[fredk]

Please stop with the personal attacks.

Now you have started your own rant thread please leave this one alone so others can discuss the OP's bag in a tactful and helpful way