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> the subject is the code/system/product/organisation, which has no feelings and hence can't be offended This is like saying that telling someone their artwork
by rkomorn 7mo ago
> the subject is the code/system/product/organisation, which has no feelings and hence can't be offended
This is like saying that telling someone their artwork sucks is not offensive because "the artwork has no feelings."
- gilleain 7mo agoSomeone's artwork _should_ be possible to (negatively) criticise. Of course, just saying "it sucks" is not constructive or helpful. You can definitely hurt someone's feeling with unconstructive criticism of thier art. However, pointing out areas to improve should not be too painful to the artist, as they can make newer, better works. I suppose a difficuly can arise if people get too attached to things they make (art, code, writing, whatever) and don't see any one thing as just a step on the road to even better things.
- rkomorn 7mo agoI think my roundabout point is that companies, code, policies, etc aren't just "things without emotions that can't be offended" because they're all made (or maintained) by people (like art). I agree with all your points.
- mx7zysuj4xew 7mo ago[flagged]
- rkomorn 7mo ago[flagged]
- mx7zysuj4xew 7mo agoThere's a difference between constructive directness and immature ad hominem remarks. Kinda illustrates the problem with the authors take. Not everyone can handle it like an adult
- kajaktum 7mo agoThen they are not creating arts, they are looking for affirmation. Lots of people do that, me included. That is fine to admit.
- rkomorn 7mo agoThis is a weird "no true Scotsman" take.