I don't think "respect" is the right word here. Look, I know MAB agress with you on this point, but I just don't. Almost no one here are pros (except with a few notable exceptions) and telling some one that their song is great when it isn't is maybe a lack of helpful honesty. On the other hand, I also don't have any issues with back patting. Heck, at FAWM and 50/90 there is isn't a lot of constructive critism going on.
Isn't the writer's room for feedback -- why not the "open mic"?
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