tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941373855117031675.post8935434223569168084..comments2019-11-19T23:55:05.068+01:00Comments on Jim Haberkorn: Pearls from Mt. OlympusJim Haberkornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237898555289333046noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941373855117031675.post-16744053057535159272011-10-05T10:36:12.824+02:002011-10-05T10:36:12.824+02:00Hi SwissMiss, thanks for your comment. You are obv...Hi SwissMiss, thanks for your comment. You are obviously an intelligent critic who thoughtfully considers her opinions. However, not all internet critics are so responsible.Jim Haberkornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10237898555289333046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941373855117031675.post-62081911727574522282011-10-05T09:13:23.819+02:002011-10-05T09:13:23.819+02:00Well, I think an opinion is just that: a personal ...Well, I think an opinion is just that: a personal take on something. I can appreciate that someone has talent, but still not like their work. Or, I can wonder how in the world millions of people are raving about how wonderful a certain artist is, when all I see is a faithless rip-off. But as long as I don't say 'you're stupid if you think that's good', then my opinion is just as valid as the one that likes the movie/book/painting. I think it's an ego crutch to try and justify someone's bad opinion by saying, well, he just doesn't get what I'm trying to say or do here. I don't mean that you should feel personally criticized by a bad review, either. Once you create a work and put it out there for public consumption, it kind of leaves your hands and your influence. On the other hand, the public's opinion shouldn't define the author or artist. If someone feels good about churning out five trashy novels a year, even if the critics pan them, then more power to them. <br /><br />I think what you're saying about people being influenced by others' opinions is very true. If a movie has gotten lots of good reviews, and someone sees it and doesn't like it, or vice versa, they may be reticent to say anything that goes against everyone else because they have more faith in the majority than in their own judgment, or just because they don't want to stir up conflict.SwissMisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15076034227829234857noreply@blogger.com