I think the QP are generally unhappy people and the only way to make themselves feel better is to criticize someone else. They tend to be bossy know-it-alls in every walk of life regardless if they've been down those roads or not. Once upon a time I took them seriously but now either avoid them or smile at their comments and say "not a word."
The ladies and gents on this board are kind and helpful and oooh and awww over everyone's efforts because making a quilt is a grand undertaking. We know the time and energy and brain power that goes into a quilt. Effort and completion and design and color get us all excited! I wish I lived in a neighborhood of quilters who participate on this board!
BTW: The comments are funny! Thanks everyone for sharing your opinions and experiences on this subject!