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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Today was an interesting day, where I witnessed the marvels of human beings.

For one thing, we don't like it when people criticise our work - it's human nature to defend our own work that we've worked so hard on and sloughed hours on.

But there's another - we don't like it when people show off as well, especially when it makes others' hard work look bad. Going above and beyond is one thing, but by doing so, you've gotta think if you're making others look bad by doing so. Cos if you do, be sure that people will criticise and find fault with what you've done - it's just another aspect of human nature.

I wouldn't have mentioned anything, and I'm sure others wouldn't have as well, if not for the fact that they did what they did. As much as we try to deny it, we all wanna see those on the upper hand fall, at least to the same level that we're at. We like to be homogenous - we generally do not like the rose amongst us, the thorns.

I guess the point is that when you want to be on top, either make sure that you're not making others look bad, or make sure that your work is DAMN good, and so perfect that no one can question it. If not, don't, cos all that extra work results in extra sharp eyes of those watching.

Yes, what my question may seem mean as a criticism to the group, but what I intended was to show how our hard work doesn't pale in comparison, and how we could have easily churned out 10 journals as well, had we taken the path that they had. But then again, their path seemed to be veering out of relevance.

If I were still in poly and my advertising lecturer had a group presenting their work that didn't conform to the assignment requirements, I think the lecturer would have shot them that question if I myself hadn't, and would have given them a big fat F to go with it. Boy, do I miss my harsh poly days.

Well, there's one thing for sure - no matter what, personal attacks are definitely not welcomed.

This is definitely the most interesting presentation that I've been to.


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