08-19-2009, 09:23 PM
I think that Russ hit the nail (or rivet) right on the head concerning rivet counters. Those who count their own rivets do so for their own satisfaction, while those who count others' rivets (contests and requests for critiques aside) are just plain mean spirited and miss the whole point of our hobby. It must really drive them nuts when they see work by someone who is not concerned in the least about "rivet counting", yet still derives great satisfaction from their own way of modelling.
I've been called a rivet counter (among other things),
and took it as a great compliment, although it may not have been intended as such. 
Still, we each seek our own satisfaction from this hobby, and need please no one but ourselves. If someone else is pleased with what we've done, perhaps that may add to our enjoyment, but, for me, someone's disapproval or criticism is pretty much inconsequential.
Wayne
I've been called a rivet counter (among other things),
and took it as a great compliment, although it may not have been intended as such. Still, we each seek our own satisfaction from this hobby, and need please no one but ourselves. If someone else is pleased with what we've done, perhaps that may add to our enjoyment, but, for me, someone's disapproval or criticism is pretty much inconsequential. Wayne