Yeah, this. Getting opinions from people who know their stuff is crucial and essential to any professional success in any field.

Which is why I got pissed at those who argued with the judges - because I honestly wanted to say, "Man, I'd kill if every agent I ever submitted to gave me at least THAT much feedback! I'd be taking frickin' notes, not arguing!"

But then again, after seeing how many dunderheads ARGUE with the judges, I see why that doesn't happen.