CRITICS

I do not listen much to critics. Especially movies or music. They aren't a authority on the topic they review. They are offering an opinion. Probably paid a lot for said opinion. Might encourage to highlight certain products that they may might be affiliated or paid to?

I rather listen to many different views on toys and comics from people who actually pay for them. Makes more sense to hear from the consumer, not actor or paid celebrity endorser, looking at you professional critics, because the consumer has cash. Has need. And most of all will likely buy more if they like it. The customer is the one who will make or break that film; album; show or product. The media in question fails then the advertising funding said project will fail too. Possibly.

Critics tend not to pay for said items because work expenses of a sort. After all, criticizing something brings more attention. More chatter. Getting people angry to react. To complain. To be in the minds of potential buyers. Better to criticize then to out right like something, right? Unless, for some not all, a topic is popular to love or to hate.

Advertising is important. Getting people on board is important but keep an eye on who is saying what. And always remember, it is a personal subjective, self motivated opinion that is not at all gospel. For the record, I like films that critic don't for the most part. Ha!