On Wed, Oct 16, 2002 at 11:29:31AM +1000, Alan R. Lockett wrote:
quoted 4 lines Boomkat are slightly imparital in my experience.> > Boomkat are slightly imparital in my experience.
>
> I assume you intended to say they are *partial*, as in biased towards
> a particular orientation (and yes, it's boomkat with a 'k').
True.
quoted 5 lines At least three or four releases a week are labelled "classic" or "essential> > At least three or four releases a week are labelled "classic" or "essential".
>
> True, but the effect of that over time is that the reader tends to learn to
> construe boomkat's language for what it is - enthusiastic hyperbole, and
> employ an interpretive soft pedal ;-)
Also true. But that doesn't render it any less annoying ;)
Neil
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