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You aren't rude, Yakim. Also, your reactions to everyone's work should not be misconstrued as such. Actually, in a physical setting like the classroom, or a pin-up critique session in a studio, your queries would be an encouraging asset to the creative process.
I'm of a Graphic Design background: Decisions are objective, and no choice is arbitrary. There's no room for elements that don't lend themselves to the concept, and the designer's preferences and taste have no place in a client's project. I'm comfortable with this language, and also approach my photography with the discipline of Design principles. Coincidentally, I also see this creative approach in you when you question the relevance of even the slightest nuance of a photo. I appreciate your observations! However, objective creativity isn't for everyone.
Conversely, I believe this forum is composed of photographers with an affinity for the internal subjectivity of fine art. After all, subjectivity is the thrust of fine art! Although what they consider primary, secondary, or even tertiary information in a photo has potential for investigation, the completed image probably has more sentiment and emotion attached to it, and the photographer's stance should be respected, too.
In addition to the aforementioned, the forum is comprised of text responses, therefore lacking true Human emotion. Intense, honest analysis of a photo can sometimes be misinterpreted as sterile, threatening, presumptuous, or even condescending to the photographer. We all have to step back while reading comments, and try to perceive them in a constructive light.
On a side note: Myself included, this forum has been chock full o' drama the past few days, and we should all take a deep breath, embrace each others shortcomings and achievements, evaluate, learn from, and grow together.
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