Don't let the critics of critics get you down

When you play the role of critic (for society, for your work place, etc.) people often accuse you of being "too negative." I think there's a difference between an informed, well thought out critique, and someone who's just Down on Everything All the Time. I agree that the latter is tiresome, but the former is necessary.

Here's a good example. I gather Native Appropriations took some flack in critiquing things like the  released Tonto images (for the upcoming film); but she's written some fantastic posts on hipster headdresses and those fricking Happy Tribalicious people. I've learned a ton from her blog; and she played a role in bringing to light Urban Outfitters' selling of "Navajo panties" and "Navajo hip flasks." (I can't decide which of the two was worse.) See the below slide show--it's really neat. (To see it bigger go here.)

Native Americans vs Urban Outfitters on Prezi