Originally Posted by Claddaughquilting
I like the comments I am reading on this thread. When people take the time to post pictures, it is because they are excited! I, personally, can only encourage that. Quilting is not just about the end result, it is a process, a hobby, a passion, a kindness to be shared. Quilters are by nature generous, kind, loving, thoughtful, encouraging people. A kind word never hurt anyone....
I think you are right on about why people post, and how and why people respond to a posted picture.
I hope that most people know their relative technical skill and design sense. Some quilters may be pleased with their level of competence and some may be on a journey to self-improvement.
If we are asked for help, and we can give it, great. If someone wants affirmation and we can give an attagirl or find something to praise, great. If someone is frustrated by a project and we can give a pep talk or a pick-me-up or a little sympathy, great. If someone wants a critique, and we can offer positive suggestions for improvement, great. By and large, we on this board do just that, over and over and over again, for hundreds of quilters who post pictures, and that is why so many people like to post their pictures!