This is such a stellar piece and so well thought out. Criticism can really smart. I agree that we need to be objective and respond with compassion.

Your well thought out, compassion filled comment could be the difference in their day.
One kind response can make a heap of differnce, not just for the author, but for other readers.
And...
your reputation as a blogger. You need to save your reputation, not just as steem shows it to be but everywhere online.

This is truly key to success online, your rep can plummet so fast if you can't take a criticism with aplumb and fortitude.

Well done! Thanks for sharing your experience!