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Post by zeus June 15, 2014 (1 of 23)
For someone who hasn't written any reviews here at all, you seem to be quite liberal with your negative ratings of those who do.

Post by Wilhelm—Xu Zhong-Rui June 15, 2014 (2 of 23)
Ah, since you of all people is broaching the subject, let's widen it, rather than just about Links, to others and other associated aspects of 'reviewing' ?

In my own idiosyncratic way, I'd in /showthread/115614/115689#115689 suggested :
4. At User Details, only people who "found this review helpful" be listed, because, as it is, it's open to the spite of voting...


So, a few 'singular' examples, from familiar Users' such as Euell Neverno ; does his sole review deserve, currently, "3 of 15 found this review helpful" ?

Of samayoeruorandajin's resentment, "3 of 26" ?

And "0 of 17" for Disbeliever ?


Hey SA-CD.net community...


Myself, I've not voted on any reviews since my return last year ; before that I trust, around 2009 to early 2010, that I wasn't at all "liberal" in...

Post by zeus June 15, 2014 (3 of 23)
Wilhelm—Xu Zhong-Rui said:

4. At User Details, only people who "found this review helpful" be listed, because, as it is, it's open to the spite of voting...

It's safe to assume that anything and everything that anyone does on this site is recorded and tagged.

I don't want to discourage anybody here from putting the effort into writing a review and would expect others to feel the same. Not saying that people shouldn't be free to exercise their views on the worth of reviews, but there needs to be a balance.

Post by nucaleena June 15, 2014 (4 of 23)
Not saying that people shouldn't be free to exercise their views on the worth of reviews, but there needs to be a balance.
Or we could just drop the "ratings" system Stephen.

p.s. I've been an active naysayer since Luukas came on the scene.

Post by zeus June 15, 2014 (5 of 23)
nucaleena said:

Or we could just drop the "ratings" system Stephen.

The ratings are used so the most highly rated reviews percolate to the top. It's also a useful feedback mechanism so people know their efforts are appreciated or they need to lift their game. There are no plans to drop them. If however they're abused I will out the perpetrator or simply delete them.

Post by Links June 15, 2014 (6 of 23)
nucaleena said:
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p.s. I've been an active naysayer since Lukass came on the scene.

Careful, you may see a "hey nucaleena" appear.

Post by Lute June 16, 2014 (7 of 23)
My brother sent me this story the other day. I don't know if it's true or not (or even relevant here), but it puts an interesting perspective on things...


Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.

I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure as they felt that Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.

Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."

Startled, we all turned to him.

What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"

The six-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."



Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them;
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride;
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy;
Take naps;
Stretch before rising;
Run, romp, and play daily;
Thrive on attention and let people touch you;
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do;
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass;
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree;
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body;
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk;
Be loyal;
Never pretend to be something you're not;
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it;
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it.
You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good, so, love the people who treat you right.

Think good thoughts for the ones who don't ~ life is too short to be anything but happy.

Falling down is part of LIFE...
Getting back up is LIVING...

DON’T COMPLAIN ABOUT GROWING OLD…

FEW PEOPLE GET THE PRIVILEGE.

Post by classicrecordings June 16, 2014 (8 of 23)
^

That was great; thanks!

Post by Chris June 16, 2014 (9 of 23)
Thanks for the wise words .I had a dog for 12 years and it is all true.
Luckily I still have neighbours and friends who have both dogs and children.
They are both the best teachers there are imo.

Post by Euell Neverno June 16, 2014 (10 of 23)
Wilhelm—Xu Zhong-Rui said:

Ah, since you of all people is broaching the subject, let's widen it, rather than just about Links, to others and other associated aspects of 'reviewing' ?

In my own idiosyncratic way, I'd in /showthread/115614/115689#115689 suggested :
4. At User Details, only people who "found this review helpful" be listed, because, as it is, it's open to the spite of voting...


So, a few 'singular' examples, from familiar Users' such as Euell Neverno ; does his sole review deserve, currently, "3 of 15 found this review helpful" ?

Of samayoeruorandajin's resentment, "3 of 26" ?

And "0 of 17" for Disbeliever ?


Hey SA-CD.net community...


Myself, I've not voted on any reviews since my return last year ; before that I trust, around 2009 to early 2010, that I wasn't at all "liberal" in...

My review of the Young Brahms First was really more a review of the House Reviewer's review, which, although I generally respect that reviewer's opinions, I thought to be uncharacteristically smart-ass and over the top in its negativity. Since that review I have learned that most here desire a musicologist's analysis and commentary. Since I cannot provide that, my comments are reserved for the Forum.

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