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Subject: [Leica] Some more 'cutting the edge'
From: kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)
Date: Sun Dec 9 07:47:38 2007
References: <mnet4.1197194146.25689.phamard@numericable.fr> <3cad89990712090519g5c5e2357gd44a02c8f7c5b0c8@mail.gmail.com>

On Dec 9, 2007, at 6:19 AM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote:

> For wine, food, music, art or whatever - what knowledge do you require
> except "I like it" and "I dont like it"? Try everything once. Have  
> an open
> mind. You require nothing else. All these reviewers/critics making a  
> fortune
> analysing stuff, with a personal point of view masquerading as   
> knowledge,
> are really marketing tools, attacking your subconscious on behalf of  
> the
> manufacturers - like Robert Parker and his ilk. All they are  
> conveying is
> either they like, or dont like whatever they are reviewing. It is  
> quite
> simple to find out for yourself....


very beautifully put Jayanand...

an old expression comes to mind here...

I think it applies to reviewers...


"if you can't do, teach...

if you can't teach...teach gym..."



Steve


>
> Cheers
> Jayanand
>
> On Dec 9, 2007 3:25 PM, <phamard@numericable.fr> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----Message d'origine----
>>> De: Lottermoser George <imagist3@mac.com>
>>
>>> Of course.
>>> First impression.
>>> Without thought.
>>> Pure feeling.
>>>
>>> Then, if one has the time and inclination, think about the  
>>> impression
>>> and maybe share your thoughts with others. ;~)
>>>
>> Absolutely, may I add, if you also have the knowledge required to  
>> analyse
>> it. Think of wine-tasting for instance, or food.
>> Ph
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