The view of criticism as a kind of “TripAdvisor“ has often been referred to as “consumer criticism”: buy/don’t buy.” This becomes more insidious when we remember that much of this is based on opinions. I love those 1-star reviews of a hotel grounded on “there were only 2 bath towels per person.” It infers an opinion, one I can do nothing with.
Just a little apologetics: on his wonderful post-cancer-operation blog, Roger Ebert wrote a post about his desire-after Siskel’s death I think-to get rid of the thumbs. But the Chicago Sun-Times told him it was copyrighted and he had to use it.
The view of criticism as a kind of “TripAdvisor“ has often been referred to as “consumer criticism”: buy/don’t buy.” This becomes more insidious when we remember that much of this is based on opinions. I love those 1-star reviews of a hotel grounded on “there were only 2 bath towels per person.” It infers an opinion, one I can do nothing with.
Just a little apologetics: on his wonderful post-cancer-operation blog, Roger Ebert wrote a post about his desire-after Siskel’s death I think-to get rid of the thumbs. But the Chicago Sun-Times told him it was copyrighted and he had to use it.
Yikes. Can't give up a successful gimmick!
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