(and who even cares), but for some reason unknown to me or anyone else, I feel like saying this.
It's sad!
I don't care how puffed up you are about your own excellence as a photographer, (pro or not), it can't be a good thing to downgrade someone else's work with snarky comments. You know who you are. You don't care that we know who you are.
Sometimes we admire a person simply because we admire their talent or skill as a great photographer, but when they make snarky remarks to someone who is just enjoying photos they made and so happy that they got them, they are stealing that person's joy.
This happens here too often and makes me wonder what kind of person feels good about doing a thing like that!
We may admire your work as a gifted photographer from now on but some of us will surely cease to admire you as the photographer you are, because of your pathetic attitude toward others.
That's all. I truly feel like I have not stepped on any toes that did not deserve it.
To the rest of you, I will keep looking at and enjoying your photos.

I agree with the original post inasmuch as intentional negativity is unwarranted; I wonder how much a 2 dimensional medium is able to translate accurately/ adequately the intention of critique. When via phone, the tone relays much, or is misinterpreted. In person, that all the more. When friends communicate, there can be a wide berth on what is called "criticism" that is accepted (even laughed at) when a dig is offered.
Yet criticism is just that. Only with the addition of helping suggestions is it taken with appreciation and can be considered worthwhile.

Of course this is above and beyond the original post's intent and taken to heart.
Question: do we share our photos/ efforts simply to accumulate accolades, or easily offended with critique? Many images are presented with nothing more than the intent to share. Many of the posts are very good images, some just statements of record. Yet again, we are all at where we are. And a latitude of varying experiences and levels of accomplishment ( in the eye of the beholder? ) are in order. Also agreed that if not impressed, move on.

Support in an extremely personal and perspective oriented medium as photography is commendatory; your points of the differences of Open Gallery and the Critique sections are well founded.

Your point is well-taken, Jo, and appreciate your addressing the point. I find that there is a degree of arrogance here by a few that is unnecessary. UHH isn’t, as one already stated, a site for professional photographers who demand nothing but the highest degree of perfection. It’s here for people to share photos, good, bad or otherwise for others to enjoy. But “snarky” comments aren’t appreciated or helpful. UHH is also here for folks to solicit the advice or answers to questions from others who may be more knowledgeable. The “Google is your friend,” or “RTFB” comments are certainly not welcome or appreciated. Let’s be kind and supportive of one another and just have fun here. We range from rank beginners to highly accomplished professionals, with gear ranging from very basic stuff to the most expensive available and everything in between. Thanks for posting, Jo.