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The fact that it's opinion is implied unless they specifically say "objectively" or similar (and even then, that word might actually be intended as hyperbole!). Art criticism by definition is opinion-based regardless of how it is phrased, and you shouldn't have to state it unless you're a YouTuber trying to stave off hundreds of angry :gamer: comments.
It is frequently taught in English and public speaking courses that phrases like "I think" and "in my opinion" undermine your persuasiveness without significantly changing the meaning of a sentence, and I would have to agree.
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I did specify this is about criticism. Not everything anyone ever says.