In order for OTTI to continue ...
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Re: In order for OTTI to continue ...
by MarshalN » Sep 24th, '12, 20:56
If a vendor sends in a tea that a number of people consider subpar, how exactly do you propose they should criticize it in a "tactful" manner, Chip?
What if that person then goes out and buys another sample of the same tea, and then proceed to trash it?
The point is, if the vendor, knowing what this is, sends in a tea that is nevertheless inferior, then why are people not allowed to criticize it for its awfulness?
I do agree that if you compare A with B, where B costs way more (and is better) then it's not really fair. Although, that does put the tea in perspective, and anyone with half a brain should be able to figure that out. Maybe rules about "if you compare OTTI teas with others, please list the unit price for the other tea you're comparing again" will be fair. I fail to see how avoiding negative criticism is helpful in any way, shape, or form.
Alternatively, just have people pay a bit more money and buy the samples instead of having them being near free. Some OTTIs in the past have done that anyway.
What if that person then goes out and buys another sample of the same tea, and then proceed to trash it?
The point is, if the vendor, knowing what this is, sends in a tea that is nevertheless inferior, then why are people not allowed to criticize it for its awfulness?
I do agree that if you compare A with B, where B costs way more (and is better) then it's not really fair. Although, that does put the tea in perspective, and anyone with half a brain should be able to figure that out. Maybe rules about "if you compare OTTI teas with others, please list the unit price for the other tea you're comparing again" will be fair. I fail to see how avoiding negative criticism is helpful in any way, shape, or form.
Alternatively, just have people pay a bit more money and buy the samples instead of having them being near free. Some OTTIs in the past have done that anyway.
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Re: In order for OTTI to continue ...
by Chip » Sep 25th, '12, 09:14
I am listening ... thank you for the comments and suggestions.
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