Hi everybody! I just wanted to come here and talk about a repeated issue that keeps happening in this server, and how people been reacting.
Recently, I've noticed a huge decline in positivity, kindness and equal support amongst all performers. I've had people not react to a performance of mine. I've had people say "You're not singing, you're screaming" when I belt. I've been given unsolicited criticism like "take vocal lessons" or "Come back when you can hold a note." . When called out on this behavior, they justify and say "I'm allowed to say my opinion."
I am a musical theatre arts student. I can handle a critique, but I'm not here for that. I'm here to have fun.
It's not just me. Not everyone in this server has professional training, not everyone here has perfect pitch or has good tone, but it's not the point. People should be celebrated just for putting yourself out there, and giving it your all.
TLDR; People are being rude to singers, and that's not okay. Please be kind.