Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
That has gotten me into hot water when for example I offer unsolicited songwriting advice or production advice and ideas on the user forum here.... oooops.... sorry... just trying to be helpful......

I now, try to remember where I am, and make my comments accordingly and based on what I believe to be that particular writer's level of progress with not only writing but production chops.... and sometimes that goes horribly wrong.

yeah, offering (and receiving) critiques can be tough. I have had songs accepted into libraries and I sometimes have a smug feeling like "well, of course they accepted that one". conversely, those same libraries have rejected a few of my songs and it is really hard not to think "that dang guy doesn't know what he's talking about!" but generally, I consider those learning experiences when dealing with pros who do this day in and day out.

a forum like this or some of the songwriting challenges I have done is a totally different thing. most folks are doing it for fun and I try really hard to comment on the nice things about their songs and leave the serious critiquing to someone else! smile