To be of value, constructive criticism must be offered in an identifiable manner, whether in person or online, not through protected and anonymous channels. It must be offered thoughtfully and sympathetically, in the spirit of a joint effort toward an improved experience.
It’s our duty as BeerAdvocates to criticize the entire beer industry, not just the mass-producers of the world, and anyone who claims to care about the beer industry should be doing the same.
If you dare to raise a question about a favored brewery’s latest beer or the quality of a particular brewpub’s lineup, prepare to witness passion turn quickly to fury.