Kevin Simler

I'd never pooh-pooh someone for learning from a more "basic" book than the ones I read, for example. 3/

Probably better to treat aesthetic experiences like learning experiences: If it works for you, awesome. 4/

There's still a role for criticism, of course, but it crosses the line when its directed at someone else's enjoyment. 5/

"I enjoyed ____" "ok" vs "____ is good" "... WAT" -- the latter being a more objective declaration

yeah good point. some people are kind of asking to have their opinions challenged

"let me show you why I love this thing" is harder/better than "that thing you love sucks"

but that gets back to the opt-in thing, if someone doesn't care, don't engage