I agree with everyone, yet I am not convinced on which is the "right" or "better suited" way. Please advice, or read what I say and comment if you like. Of course the questions here are questions regarding myself, but it may apply to you. I would like to read your comments.

What exactly is criticism and what is opinion? Who can criticize and who can be entitled to express his opinions? Does it take a "higher authority" (more experienced mucisian) to criticize?

Let me use some examples:
1) Most (if not all) of the guys here, can play better than me, even if blindfolded and with broken arms. That is an undisputed truth. So, can I critisize if I can't do it better myself? Can I say "Well, my friend, I think that you shouldn't do legato there and you should add some pads there" ???

2) Synthzone member XXX, can sing good enough. But I may personally NOT like his/her voice. What am I supposed to say? "Dear member, you are a good singer, but I would leave the room immediately after your first song because I can't stand your voice?"

3) When does well founded criticism stop and becomes "my liking" ?. If you don't like gangsta rap, even if you are an accomplished musician, how are you supposed to comment? Most of the time, I have never heard any of the songs you post in their original form. Can I simply say "I liked it, even if I havent heard it before?"

Of course you may answer that I dont have to give my opinion in everything. The question is, is my opinion (as an inexperienced player) worth a damn?

To me, criticism applies to technique, and opinion is about "like" and "dislike".

And don't get me started about IF the person who plays/sings is WILLING and OPEN enough to hear opinions and criticism and transform them into lessons for the future. Most of the time, IMHO, probably not. We like to be adored, and don't like to be bashed, for any reason. It is natural.