Yes, I got the same thing from it. It seems like pg is confused by the existing definition of "good taste". At least one definition of good taste is being able

Yes, I got the same thing from it. It seems like pg is confused by the existing definition of "good taste". At least one definition of good taste is being able to spot what will be popular. It doesn't mean the things you like are "good" in some vague sense. Anecdotally some people have insight into humans which allows them to figure if something will be popular. The entire essay should be a short proposal to a dictionary publisher : "Please make it clear that the definition of taste is "being able to spot what lots of other people will like"". People could debate that and you don't need the silly "proofs".