I don’t think it’s in normal human behaviour to thrive on criticism ( and/or rejection).
But saying that, the need to be liked and accepted by other people is not completely unanimous, but it is pretty close. There are people who do not seem to want or need to be accepted by others (e.g., individuals diagnosed as having Schizoid Personality Disorder).
However, the vast majority of people appear to have a basic, fundamental need to know that other people like them.
http://drrogercovin.blog...liked-and-accepted.html
I am not definitely suggesting that Murenj is schizophrenic (neither does it mean that he is not), but I doubt he is actually sitting back enjoying this. It may be a case of not knowing how to respond.
Poor social skills is not a preserve of the poorly educated.... many highly intelligent folks have below normal social skills.
Has anyone here offered help?
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/social-skills/