Honesty VS Kindness

[Plenum]

When someone asks you what you think of their art for example and you find out that it sucks.
What's the proper response? I always say wow it's good I like it!
I guess I'm more compassionate than honest  

this passage comes to mind:

Thus, what would be an improper distortion with one entity is proper with another.

We can suggest an attempt to become aware of the other-self as self and thus do that action which is needed by other-self, understanding from the other-self’s intelligence and awareness.

In many cases this does not involve the breaking of the distortion of free will into a distortion or fragmentation called infringement. However, it is a delicate matter to be of service, and compassion, sensitivity, and an ability to empathize are helpful in avoiding the distortions of man-made intelligence and awareness.

in other words, truly trying to place yourself in the other person's shoes, as best you comprehend them.

If someone needs encouragement and support ... that may be appropriate.  If someone is a bit more 'hardy and skilled', they probably want a more 'honest' critique, as that would benefit them more.

sometimes a little encouragement can take you to the moon.  I recently got back into bike riding a week and a half ago, after a 20 year break.  Sure I totally sucked ... and had no cardio or power in my legs ... but my friend just offered a few helpful thoughts, and just over this weekend, I'm starting to power up hills, and do grass climbs (it's a hybrid bike).

All I can say is ... don't underestimate someone just because of where you find them right now.  The ability of folks is truly surprising.  Part of the 'higher assessment of honesty' includes the growth aspects that is implicit in anyone's work.