Crit Design Response

In the past, I have typically preferred giving and receiving critique through written format through comments or discussion posts. I believe that this makes people more comfortable to voice their opinions, and it may also be difficult for some people to say exactly what they're thinking. It's also useful when the presenter asks a specific question, however, it can also be helpful to know the audience's first impression as well. A particular unsuccessful crit that I remember is when the audience was required to provide their feedback one by one verbally. It can be really difficult to absorb everything at once, and it also hinders the opportunity for unique perspectives and feedback. Eventually, crits like these become more of just a simple "great work" and "I really like this" and don't offer anything useful for the presenter. I hope to get honest critique that will point me to a direction to success. I think at times me and many others are afraid to give constructive criticism at times and only focus on the positive aspects of the presentation. A crit style that I think would be a good approach is the TAG approach. All three- T, A, and G are essential for the presenter to hear from the audience. It also fosters a space that allows constructive critique to be given without the fear of sounding harsh.