Passing of Alvin F Stauffer

[Brakie]

GEC, I think your analogy to a movie review is pretty apt and legitimate. A movie review expresses the reviewers opinion and often includes recommendations for other potential viewers regarding its value...I guess things might become problematic if the reviewer were to suggest that I was a fool for still wanting to see the film despite his bad review. "Raising Arizona" is the funniest film I've ever seen despite the fact that my friends think all of my taste is in my mouth.

I agree..There are movies I enjoyed while the reviewers was less impress and gave them a "thumbs down".

The same can be said about Western novel writers..Want a good row? Speak ill of Zane Grey among western novel fans..I lump him in with Louis L'Amour...Both are excellent writers but, write slow action books-not my type of author since I like action..