Useful early criticism is grounded in an understanding of time. “This tree is too small” isn’t helpful, because the gardener already knows the tree is going to grow. Useful advice accepts that time will do its work. The creator knows that. The real question is: How do we make the spec better?
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We’re not asking if you like it. We’re asking, “For the kind of person we seek to serve, given that time will improve many of the elements you see, what’s missing?”