On Nov 16, 2006, at 7:44 PM, A. Pagaltzis wrote:
* Cory Watson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2006-11-16 14:40]:
I respectfully suggest that those who criticize his work should
use their energies to /improve/ his test rather than merely
dismissing it as worthless. Using his code as a base, couldn't
one create a test that was more fair? Then someone would have
a test that shows results that are more 'real' and give
potential users more information with which to make a decision.
Sorry, come again?
If I say “I’m afraid this pasta tastes so awful I just can’t eat
it”, would you respond “well at least [the cook] did prepare
something! maybe you should stop mouthing off and do it better”?
The fact that people with no taste are paying attention to what the
cook produces is reason enough to merit a response. The benchmark
should be fixed or thoroughly and publicly discredited. Ignoring the
cook and the dish he served up is fine for the discriminating
individual, but it won't keep the masses from forming ill-informed
opinions.
For better or worse buzz words like "mind share" and "community"
matter. Perception often wins out over substance.
cheers,
Garrett
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