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I really like this except: "I need to hear what others think before I form an opinion (If you have ever read a review of a new gadget before it launches: think
by ballstothewalls 15y ago
I really like this except:
"I need to hear what others think before I form an opinion (If you have ever read a review of a new gadget before it launches: think about how ridiculous this activity is)"
While I agree that I read too many product reviews, on larger issues, I need to read the opinions of people who actually know what they are talking about. I am so sick and tired of people offering up their opinion on complicated issues like economics when they have nothing other than a few crappy talk show hosts to base their opinion on. I wish people would just say, "I don't know how to fix the deficit or whether my candidate has a good plan, but I did check this book out on economics and I am reading through it"
- Splines 15y agoIf you have ever read a review of a new gadget before it launches: think about how ridiculous this activity is Maybe I'm "too far in the rabbit hole", but exactly what's wrong with this? Is it a bad thing to be informed before spending my money? I have been burned by buying things that have reviewed well but I ultimately found not up to the task, but I'd rather find out something is a dud before rather than after (e.g., Kindle Fire).
- rmgraham 15y agoI think the emphasis was supposed to be on before it launches. As in before it has seen a useful spectrum of usage upon which to base a review.