That seems like a really good attitude, and I'm coming from a similar place.. (apart from I'm not a 'kid' anymore, though in pixel art terms I feel like one compared to most the people here, heh) I wish I'd been humble enough to have a similar outlook years ago.
DA and Elfwood very rarely get me good crit either.. It's all just pointless comments or ass-kissing. Neither of which are helpful at all..
And that doesn't strike me as a horrible sprite.. The hair looks v pillowy, so could probably do with definition, but the rest seems nice and v cute! (feels awkward critting anything as a new member, too!)