Comment by systemvoltage

> Sometimes this is just "because they're an arsehole" and the criticism is garbage

It’s pretty trivial to tell who is genuinely passionate and who is an asshole. Especially if you already know them personally.

> Or people who could be really good at stuff get disheartened by the harsh criticism and we as a society lose out.

Taking offense from an asshole, not being able to ignore them, all these traits are part of being successful. We can afford to lose a few people because they took offense to anything and everything. Maybe it’s different for minors and young adults. I’m addressing adults.