tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post9166080066035006768..comments2024-03-24T07:53:37.246-04:00Comments on J.M. DeMatteis's CREATION POINT: CRITICAL MASSUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-6402979755120634112010-03-05T15:05:17.534-05:002010-03-05T15:05:17.534-05:00Yeah, it's always interesting when we look at ...Yeah, it's always interesting when we look at art a new way, suddenly appreciating something we've been dismissive of.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-39530717167020470762010-03-05T14:18:08.115-05:002010-03-05T14:18:08.115-05:00It is fun! And chatting about comics, film and mus...It is fun! And chatting about comics, film and music online has certainly helped me along in respecting others. I've even been swayed to appreciate things that I didn't really "get" before. <br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-50906282170060106672010-03-05T12:19:28.297-05:002010-03-05T12:19:28.297-05:00I know what you mean, David. As noted, I take it ...I know what you mean, David. As noted, I take it very personally when someone dumps on one of my favorites. At the same time, it's great fun to bat conflicting opinions back and forth with friends. So it's all about the balance. And having genuine respect for the other guy's opinion.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-60046919080843396642010-03-05T10:14:31.376-05:002010-03-05T10:14:31.376-05:00It's a great story, JMD, and words to live by....It's a great story, JMD, and words to live by. It's difficult sometimes to remember that there are real people behind celebrity--and the power of life and death, as the proverb says, are in the tongue. Words matter. I've made the mistake of offending friends by criticizing their favorite writers' works, and I've found myself in that same position from time to time when people have the nerve to suggest that my favorite writers aren't universally accepted!<br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-54677077896324676612010-02-28T21:02:51.983-05:002010-02-28T21:02:51.983-05:00Go for it, Liam!Go for it, Liam!J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-59009378603119835872010-02-28T18:26:17.991-05:002010-02-28T18:26:17.991-05:00I too appreciate it in all your awesomeness Boss. ...I too appreciate it in all your awesomeness Boss. ;)<br />you've inspired me to start adding to my blog again. Practice, practice, practice!I will not live in fearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239156765961116075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-51453146379751557872010-02-27T09:12:21.423-05:002010-02-27T09:12:21.423-05:00It's my pleasure, Nicholas.It's my pleasure, Nicholas.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-87618100235692183882010-02-27T02:49:42.778-05:002010-02-27T02:49:42.778-05:00How cool are you Mr. DeMatteis, to counsel a guy l...How cool are you Mr. DeMatteis, to counsel a guy like me. I appreciate it good sir.Nicholas James Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628254869079344173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-51943785629747218532010-02-26T17:45:47.508-05:002010-02-26T17:45:47.508-05:00I don't think anyone expects a critic to like ...I don't think anyone expects a critic to like everything they do, Nicholas -- much as we'd all love that! It's all in the way the criticism is presented.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-41499867306489960762010-02-26T17:41:12.198-05:002010-02-26T17:41:12.198-05:00I always try to find something positive to say. A...I always try to find something positive to say. And I know the monthly grind can be rough. I just call it like I see it. <br /><br />I'll remember to have compassion. That must be the key.Nicholas James Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628254869079344173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-65825031881932945832010-02-26T13:27:10.161-05:002010-02-26T13:27:10.161-05:00It's an interesting dilemma, Nicholas. I cert...It's an interesting dilemma, Nicholas. I certainly don't have any definitive answers for you, but I suspect that, if your reviews aren't snide or mean-spirited (and I'll bet they're not), if they're intelligent, balanced and -- here comes that word again -- compassionate, you won't have many problems.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-74993461774022361242010-02-26T13:22:24.468-05:002010-02-26T13:22:24.468-05:00I have an issue with this. I am trying to become ...I have an issue with this. I am trying to become a professional writer- and that is truly my dream. However, I also host a comic book review podcast. It is a dichotomy to be sure. <br /><br />What do I say when I start getting real work and someone in the industry hears the things I've said about their creations on my podcast? <br /><br />I really don't know.Nicholas James Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628254869079344173noreply@blogger.com