You know what, Jinn... I think this is the best thread you've started. I am enjoying the tone of the posts, and I think your attitude in the OP (and additional posts) is signficantly different than previous threads. It was a good idea to start a "sister" thread to Mal's.
And how do you know I'm being sincere? Because you *know* that I'd be in your face if I felt differently.
I don't give praise as a rule, but if I'm impressed, I let people know immediately. (Just as I let people know when I'm not impressed.) Both expressions are sincere.
I think both praise and criticism are very good things, as long as they are driven by sincerity and not a need for drama or attention.