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If like me you crave critique and feedback, but only ever get "nice work" comments, here are some tips to get what you want!
First of all, allow me to briefly elaborate on what I mean by critique and feedback.
Critique - Noun, A detailed analysis and assessment of something.
Someone who offers you a critique gifts you with a full evaluation of the good and bad parts of your piece, as well as offering ideas for its improvement.
Feedback - Noun, Information about reactions to a product.
They let you know which parts they like / don't like, and possibly how the piece made them feel.
Comments such as "Great work!" "Awesome" don't fall into either of these categories.
Reply to them with a question.
Asking a question prompts a response. Not only that, but it forces them to take a look at your work again! Below are two screenshots where I have used this technique.
Common questions you could ask in response to a comment are:
What is your favourite part?
Do you think anything needs improving?
Is the idea behind it clear enough?
When you finally do receive the feedback, be gracious. They are not obliged to give you their opinion of your piece. If you act like a prima donna after receiving a little bit of feedback (which you asked for), then you have a lot of growing up to do.
Remember to thank them both times for their time as well! A little politeness can go a long way.
My reply to travelgirlxx sparked a whole string of conversation between us, and she provided me wonderful feedback!
Comment back
They've left you a comment, so why not return the favour? If you find yourself frustrated by their lack of wanted feedback, don't get angry with them, comment on one of their pieces with the same level of detail that you would expect. Basically, give what you want to receive.
Some example comments could be:
"Perhaps the eyes could be drawn better but the rest of the detail is lovely!"
"I'm not sure that the blurriness of the text adds to this, but it's really well made nonetheless."
"I adore the rhythm of this piece! But it seems to slow down in the middle, is that intentional?"
Always try and point out a part of the piece which really blows you mind. Are the eyes exceptionally beautiful? Is it framed expertly? Are the colours beautifully saturated that it all comes alive? Or quite the opposite, are they soft and calming?
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I've been new for a few months so this has been very helpful! This will hopefully help me out because art is a big passion of mine ^^
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X) I've never had any comments at all, otherwise this'd be great. Pretty sure it has something to do with my drawings being extremely average compared to everyone else.
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There are groups which help you get comments - groups.deviantart.com/?qh=&… - or ask some critique questions in your deviation details so people have something to respond to 
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This would be great advice... if I could get feed back
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Oh no 
(I'll go try and leave a few comments for you now ^^ )
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Aw, ruddy good instructions! I've been craving feedback! This should help me out!
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What really gets me down is that the only recent favs I've gottem are from fav spammers.
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Ah don't let it get you down! I don't get many fav's either tbf. I prefer a comment over a quick fav anyday x)
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Sometimes I just feel like giving a fav spammer a good, long talking-to. They don't care about the art and only want the page views artists give them by posting a "thank-you" comment.
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I hate those "Thank you" comments personally, which is why I only fav pieces for inspiration or resource.
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This is a great tutorial!!! Thanks for uploading this! ^^
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I'm glad you like it! 
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I'm glad you find it useful! ^_^
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Haha no problem! I hope it helps
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Thanks so much! I will have to try some of these
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I sure hope it works
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Thank you
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Featured in Stock, Resources and deviantART Related Feature for #projecteducate
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Hmm I kinda like the apporach, thanks, I think this way I might get more in contact with commentators...
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Aye that too! I've started developing friendships with a few of my commenter's
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WOW AMAZING! VERY INTELLIGENT!
Faved.
I will do this strategy lol.
This is going in my Feedback for Faves too so others can see!
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Sweet! I'm so glad it's help you
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Thank you for your comment
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I'm sure it will and thank you in return
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YAY! I've been wondering on how to get great feedback even though I can't request critiques formally (;-.-) Thanks so much!!!!!
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There are so many groups which offer critiques without the critique feature
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Oh, thanks! I'll definitely check it out!
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This I could use. I am often wanting a bit more than the quick short answer. Thanks for this. I will refer back to this often!
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I'm glad you find it so useful
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This is so simple and freakishly inspiring at the same time ;n; 
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Thank you!
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I see that happening to me once in a while... XD
The problem with giving critique is, that some people react very angered or attacked, when you give them a constructive critique. They don't see the difference between a critique and "your art is bad", and take it personal. And I'm talking of the good kind of critique here, that points out positive and negative ways.
So unless someone specificly askes for critique, I'm very cautious. Sometimes I even ask beforehand if they want a critique or give them a little bit of a tease, like "I really love this, even though you made a small mistake" and let them ask what I mean, before I answer in an elaborate critique, because then I know they want to get critique.
It's a tough topic, unfortunally, so I actually appreciate it when someone ask for a more detailed comment ^^
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I know what you mean! As a consequence, I really feel DA is falling into a rut of "must not critique in case I offend" mentality... which is a real shame for those of us who crave it
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It's not a DA problem though, you find it on any art community sadly.
Best thing to do probably is just asking for constructive critique - or put a stamp in your art description as a sign of accepting critique.
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That is sad
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