Also, perhaps one or two people in the group could get together with you in a week or two, when you've had a chance to think stuff over, and then help you actually put some crit to work.
That's actually a fantastic idea. I know a few ppl well enough in the group to ask them for this.

We receive the comments verbally and then at the end of the night everyone's pre-written notes, so it's all there.

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