I have wrestled with this issue many times.
I decided that often, it was a question of; am I really improving an image or simply creating a slightly different image. Indeed it was not unusual for me to find I like my second or third revision better than my last "perfect" revision after a few days.
As an hobbyist, my personal bias places content over technical perfection. So now, I find it best to stop when the photograph conveys the idea I want. When I am happy with the print, I try not to second guess the results.
In most cases, the people who view my photos would not notice any minor change I made, so their suggestions would simply be adding their biases to my work.
Photography is personal, it reflects one's opinions. There is no wrong answer.
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