oh sure, it doesn't HAVE to follow those rules, but it'll usually be INFERIOR if it doesn't. these rules exist for a reason, you see. it's why we established them. and if you make art you just have to expect that you will be measured against these rules and standards.

anyways I'm glad I got to experience mansplaining on my favorite topic (art) from the dude I would most expect to mansplain me on my favorite topic. I am unsurprised, even amused, but still a bit peeved.