Has anyone else noticed that most photography forums outside of Reddit have some very opinionated, bitter arsch-holes as members? I cannot find a single forum outside of Reddit that offers positive / constructive criticism, just people who are toxic beyond belief…
No, what you’re seeing here are people who won’t be honest with you and stroke your ego, and you loving it because you can’t take the truth. You’re seeing and hearing what you want to.
Stop going to social media sites, and try forums specifically tailored to & for photographers, but only if you want honest opinions. If not, then you’re right where you should be.