OK one of the things that could resolve this issue I brought up in a thread awhile ago...

Add a button that says "Do not critique my entry" in BIG RED letters

let them check the box if they don't want advice its as simple as that...

if its not checked then assume they can handle a critique.As long as the critique is in good faith and not trying to influence the voters then go for it . The critiques could be hidden for those that don't want to be influenced by others opinions when voting and can make for faster page loads since some peeps are still on dialup.if you want to read the comments then you can click the little box for the comments to show up

I learned to chop on a site where critiques could border on brutal at times but that is how you learn.I learned from others mistakes also by reading the advice for them and I consider myself an average chopper I will state I do it for FUN but most people will not intentionally not do something if they have the knowledge to do it better so assume they don't know it.

maybe post a good tutorial if they lack shadow knowledge instead of just saying your shadows are off...

I said! Use the stinkin comment box!

There is a comment box that you can use to place a constructive comment.

If you have something that must be said personally, click on the username then the pm button.

That simply does not happen enough to justify placing a pm this person link on each entry page.