Lessons in Thoughtful Criticism

Came across this the other day. If you haven't seen it, a word of set up is in order. Simply, it is a dramatic, literal reading of a comment posted regarding a flash game. While you might initially think this is a bit ultra vires for our topic here, there is much to learn about effective criticism in blog form. When I think of time, money, and effort -- as well as the blood (cow blood, mostly), sweat, and tears that go into our modest review efforts here, I am awed. Look on this work, ye mighty, and despair: