Thumper from Bambi taught us from a very young age, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say any thing at all”. Every parent has taught their children to respect others’ opinions and have enforced the idea of never pointing out flaws or differences. Parents everywhere have considered this kind of behavior “rude”, and have done everything in their power to extinguish this ill-mannered trait. However, these same parents are gossiping about the broadcasted amenities of the Sochi Olympics.

One of the most rude and ignorant crimes that we as people can commit is tarnish and broadcast the “faults” of another person’s way of life.

Some journalists have described the Sochi Games as a “fiasco.” The controversies surrounding gay rights and corruption have now given way to everyday problems that are furthering dampening public perception.

The most publicized complications have surrounded the new hotels that clearly weren’t ready for guests. Johnny Quinn, a member of the U.S. four-man bobsled team, found himself locked in a bathroom. With no phone or way to call for help, he smashed the door open, and posted a picture on Twitter of the large hole he bashed in to escape.

Some have been fortunate that hotels even kept their reservation. Many other hotels have botched reservations, as guests have entered their rooms only to learn that other guests were already sleeping there. A large number of visitors have complained that hotel room televisions don’t work, and lamps are often missing light bulbs. Some bathrooms lack hot water, or the water comes out dark.

While some of the complaints are legitimate, there also have been plenty of successes which failed to gain much coverage. Many of the volunteers (you can spot them easily with their multi-colored jackets), speak English and do their best to be helpful. They are also more polite and courteous than you might expect.

Safety has been another positive for the organizers. There had been concerns of possible terrorist attacks, but security checkpoints have been thorough and accommodating.

Transportation has been comprehensive and generally effective. The Sochi streets are saturated with buses that sometimes only carry a few passengers, and most buses run every five minutes. The Coastal Cluster has most of its venues within walking distance.

The roughly $51 billion spent on the Winter Olympics has also produced beautiful sports venues. The opening ceremony was a grandiose event which the 40,000 spectators at gleaming Fisht Stadium exited to mainly favorable reviews.

There may be some naiveté surrounding the criticism. Sochi detractors may conveniently forget that many of the past Olympic Games were chastised for being unorganized and ill-starred. While Sochi may have its share of difficulties, it’s what a large number of the journalists and fans had anticipated.

Problems will always arise at enormous functions such as these 2014 Olympics. What we have to go into with it is our understanding that a lot of time and effort was put into this giant world fair. The Russians did not have the intent to cause any inconveniences for anyone and have been very prompt in correcting their faults.

“If you don’t have something nice to day, don’t say anything at all” should be recited all over the world. If the world all sung out these words, than our secular ignorance could maybe be diminished, and attacks like those on the Russians would not happen in the future.