The "Ideal" Critic

[_silentkid]

What's wrong with B&N?

The books at B&N are not quite as correct as those at Border's which, in turn, are not as intellectually inspiring as those at your local independent book seller. Hope that helps. ;)

[_Mr. Coffee]

Honestly, as far as the "perfect critic" goes, regardless of what they're criticising, should be one whose cricisism comes from an objective basis rather than subjective.

An example of this would be when I pass review on a firearm. There's some brands that I dislike (Glock), and some classes of firearms from a particular manufacturee that I dislike (Smith&Wesson automatic handguns). But then a company makes a new firearm, before I start offering it for sale, I procure one and test it. And regardless of my own personal like or dislike of the weapon, I pass judgement based on its performance, not on the name stamped on it.

So to me, the ideal critic would be one that reviews the topic from an objective standpoint and comes to a conclusion based on the merits, or lack there of, on the topic.


Just my two cents. Take it as you will.

[_Doctor Steuss]

What's wrong with B&N?

The books at B&N are not quite as correct as those at Border's which, in turn, are not as intellectually inspiring as those at your local independent book seller. Hope that helps. ;)

What happens when I order from bn.com? Is it even less correct than when I go to the store? What about used bookstores? Can I trust the books they sell? Is Breakfast of Champions less correct at one store than it is at another?

I'm so confused (does being confused make me a better critic?)... quick, someone give me something to criticize.

[_fickleflame]

The critic is usually a lowly individual with some sort of baggage. Always trying to one up other people he will target churches and government agencies and taunt policy with his limited intelligence gained from books at Barnes & Nobles.

Seemingly innocent this persons ego is so large no amount of worship will ever quench his thirst for approval in the name of sarcasm and criticism of others.

People go to church because they aren't able to lead their lives without someone holding their hand, the critic depends on their angst of his remarks to feel satiated and good about himself. A symbiotic link in a sense.

The real tragedy is that the critic will live out his life in a basement stewing over others, when his talents could be used elsewhere. I suppose this would be a good time to mention "free agency".

Well, now we know what a critic of critics would look like. Very pleasant.

I didn't think that post would get so much attention. How's it going Mav?

[_harmony]

I'd have as much luck identifying the ideal critic as I have identifying the ideal man or the ideal woman. I know what I like, but there are few who agree with me.

[_Who Knows]

Well, now we know what a critic of critics would look like. Very pleasant.

I didn't think that post would get so much attention. How's it going Mav?

Mav? Who/what is Mav?

[_Bond...James Bond]

Mav? Who/what is Mav?

He must be referring to your call sign in Top Gun. Alright I'm going to let the cat outta the bag:

Who Knows=Tom Cruise

[_Who Knows]

Mav? Who/what is Mav?

He must be referring to your call sign in Top Gun. Alright I'm going to let the cat outta the bag:

Who Knows=Tom Cruise

lol. It's tomkat to you buddy!