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Mark,
is it really necessary to adopt the agressive position you have in your post?
Even if you have reservations about the quality of the image most people would see it as reasonable to introduce these concerns in a positive frame.
To use words like "ridiculous" is un-necessary and to say that you don't respect those that have commented positively on Paul's amazing work in simply rude.
People are impressed with Paul's work and choose to express that. We all benefit from positive feedback too. There's a certain amount of selfish pride we all get from our peers encouraging us.
I would suggest to you that nothing in your post contributes to Paul continuing to improve it just makes you look like a dick.
I know that Paul, as with most of us, welcomes constructive criticism but yours is far from constructive; it boarders on aggressive and at the very least is unhelpful.
From what I can see you have never posted an image yourself on this forum and perhaps "put up or **** up" might be an appropraite phrase here.
I find Paul's work inspirational and let us not forget he is taking an image of another frickin' planet that is 1.2 billion kms from us!
Treat others as you would have others treat you.
Your comments could easily have been conveyed in a more constructive manner
"Paul, terrific effort with Saturn so early in the season. Is it possible it's slightly over sharpened? I can see some artefacts in the rings and perhaps some false shadow. What do you think? To me it looks a little unrealistic because of that. Still, you've had a great imaging run of luck recently. Keep up the good work. Mark"
There ya go, exactly the same sentiments without the hurtful tone.
Easy, any adult can do it it just takes practice!
niko
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