Why do Tanks get a bad Rep?

[Vespar]

It's not just tanks. DPS, and healers all get flack now and again. The best you can do is try to understand why someone is aggressive towards you. if you feel it is unjustified then report it and move on, but try to understand what the issue is first. It is possible that while the offending party is aggressive, their concern may be warranted. Perhaps you aren;t fully playing your job to the best of your ability.

I say this because yesterday I ran into a uneducated BLM who would only use Fire3 and Blizzard 3 in succession. They did not understand the concept of using Fire 1 until Fire3 proc'd (ie Firestarter) Despite my party making several attempts to educate them, they didn't seem to understand it or show any willingness to change or cooperate. After taking an extra 30mins to complete the dungeon than was necessary, tempers were high and comments were made.

Sometimes people get frustrated when they are trying to help a player get better at their job and their advice is just met with ignorance. That is why I say to try to understand what the issue is. Without constructive criticism, no one gets better at their job. (Just make sure its polite criticism if possible)

Note: Also, please please please read your action tooltips. and not just actions but traits as well. Many criticisms can be avoided just by understanding on your own time, what your actions do and incorporating them as necessary.