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My Web of Trust (...as of 8/18/04)Aug 18 '04 (Updated Nov 19 '04) Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line Here's a list of all those in my Web Of Trust and why they're there.
My Web of Trust. I'm picturing this as being useful... ...To myself, as a reminder of why I’ve added everyone to the list. ...To people looking for ideas of who to add to their web of trust. ...To people with some free time to blow and want to read some good articles. I plan on updating the list as it grows. Generally, this is what I look for in my web of trust: 1) Concise. This doesn't mean the review has to be short. It just means that after I read it (or halfway through it) I'm not feeling like the person rambled for 1,000 words when they could have said the same thing in 500 words. 2) Short on plot. (I usually spend most of my time in music, movies, and books.) I really don't care about hearing details about the movie or story's plot (or every track of a CD). I seem to be in the minority here at Epinions on this issue, because there are tons of articles here that are basically 80% retelling of the plot and 20% why they the liked it or disliked it. There's nothing wrong with that, it's just not what I like. So, most of the people below let me discover the plot for myself when I choose to see the movie or read the book. 3) Interesting. I like reading people who tell me something that I wouldn't have known or thought of. This could be background information on the band, movie, book, or insight into a hidden theme. I'm not saying my reviews accomplish the three things listed above. But, since that's what I like to read, that's what I try to write. So, at the least, my reviews are an attempt to do those things. Enjoy yourself… Joshua ----------------- jswikler (Nov 09 '04) Comments: Okay...he's only written 4 reviews and he might be in retirement already. But, he went to high school with me and I like his taste in movies...and, also, he's made some really good short movies...and, also, it's my web of trust, so I can do what I want with it. Review Worth Reading: Saved He makes a reference to the high school we went to....ah, the good old days. What Were They Thinking? Did he really give 4 stars to a movie that has five minute shots with no dialog of people walking? Yes...he did. The movie is called Gerry. ----------------- plorentz (Sep 22 '04) Comments: If you read Paul's reviews for a while, your CD collection is bound to grow, because with each glowing review you feel like you're incomplete without this CD in your collection. Review Worth Reading: David Mead - Indiana I was introduced to a wonderful album through this review. Great article. Great album. What Were They Thinking? Chicago ----------------- platonism (Sep 22 '04) Comments: A good mix of deep thought and culture. I really enjoy his classic video game articles. Review Worth Reading: Marble Madness I added him to my web of trust right about the time he wrote this article. What Were They Thinking? …okay, I've never heard these guys, so maybe I shouldn't judge them....but, this music sounds bizare. Read for yourself...Alpha Centauri - Tangerine Dream. ----------------- hellfudge (Sep 22 '04) Comments: He hated the Matrix Revolutions, loves the Old 97s, Wilco, and Son Volt...nobody can be too bad with those credentials. Review Worth Reading: Worst Cover Songs Ever Lot's 'o respect for Jay Farrar..."The original version shows Mick Jagger doing his best Jay Farrar impression long before Farrar was even making music." What Were They Thinking? …when they wrote this sentence: "The Lone Ranger sleeps with a pair of cap guns, right down the hall from John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley in a nursing home in Texas." It makes sense in the context of the article. ----------------- pearannoyed (Aug 10 '04) Comments: Just about perfect reviews in my opinion. Concise. Organized well. Not too much plot. Thoughts on the message of the story. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Review Worth Reading: Scrumpy – A Memior A perfect example of what I mentioned above. What Were They Thinking? …when they went camping with 8 junior high girls? ----------------- serc (Aug 10 '04) Comments: She always has great reviews. But, I think she’s at her best when she’s reviewing kids books. I love the way she looks deeper into the story than what’s simply on the page. A Review Worth Reading: Tickle The Pig What Were They Thinking? “At different points in my life I have wanted to be a professional dancer, a doctor, and a librarian... “ ----------------- shilmafone (Aug 05 '04) Comments: I can relate to this guy. He puts every CD he buys in a year on his profile page. I love that. Also, I feel like he stole this quote from his Songs About Jane review from my life (replace “indiegoth” with…well, anything but indiegoth)… “My wife has this uncanny knack for pointing out the music that I should be noticing, but am too lost in my own little indiegoth world to give the time of day to. Sometimes life above ground is every bit as excellent as everyone makes it out to be, and she's pretty much the only one who can make me realize that.” By the way, he’s a really great writer as well. His articles are very fluid and easy to read. It’s like talking to your buddy. A Review Worth Reading: 25 All Time Favorite Kids' Songs, Volume 4 What Were They Thinking? “my favorite gaming system in the whole wide world, the Sega Genesis.” Hello!!?? Everyone knows that the best gaming system in the whole wide world is the NES… ----------------- drdevience (Jul 24 '04) Comments: What needs to be said? If you’ve spent much time at all on Epinions you know the Doc. Somehow she’s able to read everyone’s reviews on the whole site and write her own. She’s some sort of medieval superwoman. A Review Worth Reading: Favorite Alien Movies What Were They Thinking? How about “What Am I Thinking?” Answer: Top Reviewer or Advisor in…Online Stores & Services, Movies, Games, Restaurants & Gourmet, and Hotels & Travel… I’m thinking…The Doc has it made!!! Here’s how the Doc’s day must go. Alarm clock… Doc scratches head and says: “Hmm, I think I’ll buy something today at an online store…No, hold it, I think I’ll watch a movie…Actually, I feel like playing a game…Awhhh, forget it, I’m taking a trip to Europe!!” ----------------- icicleie (Jul 12 '04) Comments: Super nice guy. …Helped me on my profile page. Also, he writes wonderfully descriptive reviews on everything from paintings to tennis balls. A Review Worth Reading: The Balls of a Champion What Were They Thinking? Who buys books on Haiku poetry? ----------------- mkaresh (Jul 06 '04) Comments: As far as I’m concerned every one of his reviews should be rated Most Helpful. Great car reviews. A Review Worth Reading: Read any of them... ----------------- nsign (Jun 29 '04) Comments: Each article is better than the last. Unfortunately, he’s only been popping out about one a month lately. It’s better to have 1 great review a month than 15 average ones. So, I’m not complaining. A Review Worth Reading: Bob Dylan, Glasgow Barrowlands 24th June 2004 What were they thinking? I won't argue that Episode II was a classic, but isn’t 1 star a bit extreme? ----------------- George_Chabot (Jun 17 '04) Comments: An expert on war movies of all sorts and varieties. He’s got that going for him. Oh, yeah….and, he actually writes short reviews!!! It’s not a common thing around here to see short reviews of the Very Helpful persuasion, but George has managed to do it. Occasionally, a bit too much plot for me, but always to the point. Want to “watch a good movie tonight” (especially a war movie)? See George. A Review Worth Reading: The Red Shoes What were they thinking: Vertigo, Hitchcock’s best movie in my (and many other’s) opinion only gets 3 measly stars?? ----------------- naughtgreen (Jun 16 '04) Comments: A man with a mission. A guy who I’m envious of because he’s so bold about what he believes. I’m upfront about what I believe, but every time I write something the likes of what Chris writes it sounds preachy and forced. A Review Worth Reading: Candy Land (one of my personal favorite reviews on the site) What were they thinking? I think he has a complete set of Now That’s What I Call Music. Ummm, that 6 CDs of crappy music at $15 a pop… I guess somebody’s got to do it. ----------------- blksqul (May 06 '04) Comments: Why does everyone on Epinions either like pop music or heavy metal? Check with this guy for good reviews pertaining to the heavier side of the music world. A Review Worth Reading: Nirvana – MTV Unplugged (one of the best reviews I’ve read since I’ve been here.) What were they thinking? Someone's not doing their fair share of reviewing the crappy music...(see comments for an explanation from blksqul himself.) 1 Star Reviews - 1% 2 Star Reviews - 1% 3 Star Reviews - 1% 4 Star Reviews - 27% 5 Star Reviews - 69% (As of 11/19/04) ----------------- lambchops (Apr 12 '04) Comments: I discovered the site through her reviews. Little did I know that she was one of the top dogs in the Epinions music world. A Review Worth Reading: Jim White – Wrong-eyed Jesus The review that opened my eyes to Epinions.com What were they thinking? O – Damien Rice = 2 Stars ….Bah! Get in touch with your sensitive side. ----------------- flamepillar (Mar 25 '04) Comments: One of the few reviewers on the site who I look forward to hearing ramble. His reviews actually remind me a lot of Harry Knowles reviews, which is a good thing. A Review Worth Reading: OK Computer Radiohead What were they thinking? One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest = 3 Stars !!!???? ...You’re crazy!!!  |
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