Are you publicly critical of others?

Yes. in real life and similar, I don’t have Facebook, and here, you can see it for yourself.
When I’m asked to tell an opinion, that is.

I don’t do it out of spite, though. If I think you’re doing something wrong, I’d tell you how to do it right if I know. I don’t like the ones who belittle people when doing something wrong, it’s much more productive to tell them how to improve rather than being a hater.

Sometimes I get cranky and get harsh on people I disagree with if I meet them, but I consider it disagreeing and being an ass, not criticism.

As for the situation you’ve been in; no one is obligated to give you an answer, if they don’t want to. It is impolite, but it would be equally impolite to say “How dare you not respond me”, so it’s probably a good thing you didn’t react, imo.

Not usually. Anytime I do this here, I get modded.
Not even allowed to call a nazi a nazi.

@Sneki95: I have no intention of criticizing the people who didn’t respond. My feelings are more that if the people that work for the community and run the page saw my question, they should feel some obligation to answer it (both because they work there and they run the page).

Not in person, but here there are some who will attest to the fact that I am just a crabby old bitch.

@jca Well, yes, that’s why I said it’s impolite of them not to respond.

Not being critical but I like to put forth my point if I feel something isn’t right / can be done differently to achieve better results.

I’m only going to give non serious answers from now, so… I’m going to say… Zebra.

I usually contain myself, as otherwise people see you as fuckin Hitler because you said one goddam thing they didn’t like. It’s not people disliking me which bothers me, but that they subtly bring it back in my face constantly.

I come to websites that are separate from my “real life” friends specifically so I can debate and speak my mind more freely than I am willing to do on Facebook or in person. Maybe it’s hypocritical to behave differently in different spheres but yeah, here or on Reddit or Tumblr I’ll call out anything I perceive as ignorance, on Facebook or in person I generally avoid drama altogether.

@Mariah, I don’t think it’s hypocritical at all. We behave differently with co-workers than we do with friends, and different still with family. Here, we have the luxury of not choosing some discussions, and choosing to leave others at any time we want. It ‘s an entirely separate environment.

Only if earned. haha
I am very much a live and let live type, and no, I am not automatically critical of anyone. They have to DO something to earn that criticism, like be a moody, emotionally volatile type. I automatically dislike/dismiss bitchy, catty, emotionally unpredictable people yes, don’t bring that shit around me. I am very consistent in how I show up and don’t tolerate walking on eggshells around anyone.

No, just online.

Only of politicians and businessmen and Trump is both at the same time.

I mean, to be fair, the tag was stupid.

And I’m glad he got called out for it. Denying anthropogenic climate change isn’t just ignorant, it’s morally irresponsible.

It depends on the circumstances (like most things). If I feel a person is harming another I’ll call them out on it online or in person. If I think the aggressor was not intentionally causing harm I might do it privately rather than humiliate the person publicly. In other cases, if it’s a repeat offence, I’ll call it out publicly. If there are mechanisms in place to deal with it officially and it’s warranted, I might take that action too. I think we should idly watch or turn a blind eye to abuse.

If it’s a small, superficial flaw such as a type/grammatical error no. I’d most likely let it slide. At most, I’d privately let the person know they made an error if that was appropriate.

In the case you cite, I would write to them privately and explain that the lack of information inconvenienced people and in future, they might want to ensure that info is available. I think you have a valid point.

That was obviously meant to say “I DON’T think we should idly watch or turn a blind eye to abuse”. I really should edit more carefully. That post is full of typos etc.

I call people out for doing something wrong here, but I try not to be so direct. I want them to just “get the picture”. I don’t like stupid confrontation. Same goes to real life people who I’m not close with. Or maybe I’m just being influenced by my culture of not being direct with criticism.

I’m much more direct when I talk to my friends. When they do something wrong, I say they are wrong, nothing more or less. They do the same too and no one is offended. The level of intimacy is important.

I just hate it when people mix up “this person do something bad” and “this person is bad”. My criticism always concerns about what someone does, not who they are. Good people can do stupid things and bad people can do good things, face it. You can’tjust look at one thing someone does and judge their whole personality. Sadly that kind of people is overpopulating my country.

Nah, also…you stink.

Sometimes. It depends on the situation.

Sometimes I do it to help someone else. Sometimes I do it to defend myself. Sometimes I do it to help that person who is doing what I consider to be harmful to themselves. Although, typically, if they are harming themselves there are ways to do the critique privately.

I have told young women more than once that they are tanarexic. Girls I don’t know and will only see for moments in life. That’s one example of being critical of someone’s behavior that is probably none of my business. I hope that if a random person (me) can see that she is tanned to a dark leather and wrinkled so much by age 30 that a stranger sees it as a problem that she will take it more seriously.

I’ve told people here in fluther they are being harsh.

Mostly in public I mind my business, but I think my husband would say that’s not true. Everything is relative.

Yes I do tend to call people out online & in RL. This year was especially difficult politically & if ppl constantly posted about politics or known lies, I ditched them instead of confronting them….for the most part anyway.

Wow! @KNOWITALL! Long time no see. Nice to see you here.

I’m usually a doormat because I hate conflict, but when I witness a consistent behavior that’s rude or uncalled for I will speak my mind.

I really don’t care about anything else to be critical of. Bad attitudes are the thing that irk me most.

I try to talk to the person separately if it’s something I need to address. I don’t like being called out in front of others, and I treat others in like kind.