So I disagree with this entirely and it's part of the reason I add "suggestions welcome" to most of my shots, because I <i>want</i> that feedback and I wouldn't post otherwise. There are a lot of really great discussions in posts by more "popular" designers that I wish we saw more of in shots for those who are still up-and-coming.<p>A big reason why I disagree with this sentiment so much is because it has become less a place where you post your progress and methods and more a place to hype your startup, post your better idea of an app or site or just plain steal a style from another designer. There's very little "process" and a lot of sleek, shiny finished concepts. A lot of early-adopters, regardless of their talent, have thousands upon thousands of followers that keep their posts above everyone else's in the Popularity algorithm. A lot of these posts could really use improvements, but instead you see comment upon comment praising the designer.<p>I think this is a huge flaw because we're giving credit where credit might not necessarily be due. We're stroking egos and supporting bad UI and UX because posting a comment on a popular user's page means more click-throughs to ours. This is a flaw in the community and I strongly believe more emphasis on critique would help bridge the gaps we see in poor design, UX and help people feel more at ease about not only <i>giving</i> criticism but <i>receiving</i> it.<p>> <i>If Dribbble really cared about fostering a community of critical feedback and conversation..</i><p>If Dribbble really cared about a lot of things, the site wouldn't look and work the way that it does. It's still very much in its infancy and no where near as convenient to designers or scouts as it could be. There are a thousand ideas I have for improving the usability and getting people more involved, but by how often they update and by what they're choosing to focus on updating, it seems as if they think they've got a pretty solid product. This is pretty much to say that I'm waiting for another service to come around and blow it out of the water since, as a site dedicated to showcasing designers and designs, I think it does a pretty terrible job at it.