Earnest--I am sorry if you feel accused--it was only a point, not an accusation--and the other comment, that singer/songwriters(and most artists and entertainers) give a lot more than they get back--another observation, not a complaint, and I never, ever, said the audience was stupid!!!!

I am not saying what you think I am saying--what I am saying is that even a bad performance is a lot of work. Creating is an ongoing process of shaping and changing, and the performer is much more aware of the weaknesses than any audience member is--the thing is that this process is directed by the writer/creators own vision--

Your comments and suggestions, however well motivated(and I grant that you have only the best motives) are *your* vision, and when you offer them, you are, and likely completely unintentionally,imposing your vision on another artists work--

Unless someone actually asks for your advice, it isn't generally appreciated, no matter how right it seems to you--(and often, even someone says "What do you think?" they don't want critical answer)