Once again, this is an exception & not the rule.

Oh, Paul.



Yes, yet another on a long list of exceptions to a rule for which Paul can not provide a single example.

Once again, this is an exception & not the rule. [/quote]


Soooo... Byrne CAN accept criticism... but only sometimes?

Yes. I call it reading.

If Byrne doesn't want his intentions misinterpreted then he shouldn't post with a blunt stump.

Once again, this is an exception & not the rule. [/quote]


Soooo... Byrne CAN accept criticism... but only sometimes?[/quote]

Just like every other thinking, feeling person on the planet.

We aren't all equal in taking criticism. And sometimes we think we are good but we are not. I grew up with highly perfectionist parents, so at this stage in my life I am close to bullet proof. However, I know people who grew up similarly and cannot take one bit of criticism because it is all they have ever known.

Not saying that to be anything great, just that, I am somewhat certain Byrne believes he is open to criticism and that he responds fairly to it. How many people think "gee I am really unfair in response to criticism."? If you thought that you'd change.

On the other hand, I am fucking brilliant and incredibly handsome, so people are always wrong when criticizing me.

Close. It's actually called mind reading...but in either case you fail.



LOL! The problem is that JB's posts are usually exactly THAT...blunt. No need for anyone to come along & misinterpret anything (unless, of course, they are doing so on purpose). However, most Detractors (like you) think they have the uncanny ability to read INTO JB's words & they then follow up to fabricate & exaggerate the situations in the usual petty & opportunistic fashion. Poor Detractors.

Most would like to think they can handle criticism, but in JB's case he sets himself up rather well with his "informed opinion" force field. While I have seen JB take criticism badly, I have also seen him take it in the spirit in which it was intended. I'm not looking to prove this, of course. It's simple human nature to react different to different situations. The Detractors try to imprint JB as being unable to handle constructive criticism, which is VERY true. However, as I reiterate, he can handle it as well. Both possibilities exist, yet the Detractors ask for proof. I have no doubt that deep down in their opportunistic black hearts they realize this, but they just want to play the contrary game. It ain't a gonna happen with me.



Personally I believe that most are open to constructive criticism. However, if the person believes there is nothing constructive in the criticism, then they will more than likely not be very appreciative of it & react accordingly.



We were apparently separated at birth!

As my father in law said after hearing one of the insane criticisms from my mother, "who the fuck needs to hear that?"

Once again, this is an exception & not the rule. [/quote]


Soooo... Byrne CAN accept criticism... but only sometimes?[/quote]

Just like every other thinking, feeling person on the planet. [/quote]


Most of those other thinking, feeling people will however respond with etiquette and civility... neither of which include, "If you don't like what I say, get the Hell off my message board."