What coaches and teacher do, when it's done properly, is
   teaching. Corrective measures in the context of a relationship
   that's designed for the betterment of the student. But poor
   coaching and poor teaching can cross the line into criticism as
   well. Even rational criticism, wrongly applied can end up simply
   being critical. Application of criticism is an art more than a
   science. == I understand what you're saying: In an either/or
   scenario, criticizing vs not saying anything at all, can be a
   disaster. But then there's finer gradients. A time and a place.
   Social appropriateness. Of course I'm being critical as well by
   mentioning this: I'm being a critic as well. I'm not
   anti-criticism in all cases. But it's appropriate in some. ==
   Social appropriateness still exists online, even in the old chat
   rooms - even today on Facebook. Lots of people might not
   participate in civility - that's their choice. But it's
   precisely that which makes my strange adherence to it more
   valuable to me. I don't expect it out of others. I may ask for
   it, but I don't expect it. == I'm not saying you're wrong and
   I'm right here. It's just different choices, each which works
   for us for various reasons that matter to us. == Not all
   criticism is wrong. In a relationship between teacher and
   student, criticism has a strong place. For fighting injustice,
   criticism has its place. But, there's a time and a place for
   things. == It's as true as I can actualize it. I have no
   objective way to measure its truth-value as it's a life-choice -
   seeking lessons from each in areas that I need improvement on.
   ==