Comments on: #TTL HDR @ Estate, IRL

By: Tim Beauchamp

Tim Beauchamp — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:47:31 +0000

This is turning into a circular discussion where everyone is saying why the other person is wrong. Let me keep the spin going.
I personally don’t mind when someone says that they don’t understand a technology or why anyone would use it. And, I don’t mind when someone says that the do understand a technology but don’t like it personally and can’t see why others do. But, what always irritates is when someone says they there is no reason for me to like something and it is “simply asinine”.

By: J.

J. — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:38:04 +0000

Because disagreement is always based in fear or ignorance. You’re saying: “You think I’m wrong? You disagree? That must be because you don’t know what I’m talking about. You don’t understand.”
Good argument. You find negative feedback surprising, and then suggest that no one “can claim to have the corner of anothers (sic) context.” Isn’t that exactly what you’re doing by condescending to dissenters? Brilliant argument.
And as far as “slamming communication” goes. That’s a wonderful oversimplification. No one has suggested we revert to Morse Code, or smoke signals, or stop communicating entirely. A few people aren’t sold on a concept and they are branded idiots for rejecting or resisting an idea.
Sorry I couldn’t keep this to 140 characters Randall.

By: Randall Todd

Randall Todd — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:27:29 +0000

Good god, surprisingly negative feedback here, as if someone can claim to have the corner on anothers context. Hilarious! No matter how well you compose your criticism, it still reads as that good ol’ well-shaken combo of fearbiter self-righteousness with a solid layer of ignorance. It’s just your fear of the new baby. Your fear of the new. Oh and by the way, what you’re slamming here is communication. You’re criticizing communication! Again, hilarious, nuff said. Unless you’re the Captain and protector of the 1861 Pony Express Reenactment Club, get off your high horse.

By: Timmy P

Timmy P — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:05:19 +0000

Actually that WASN’T me, but it’s a valid point.

By: BiteClubEats

BiteClubEats — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:41:30 +0000

Timmy is that you?

By: George

George — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:33:14 +0000

Its interesting that most of the people commenting on this discussion are either writers, restuarant staff, on wine industry people. Promotion & self-promotion disgused as “on-line” community! Love it!

By: Shana Ray

Shana Ray — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:43:51 +0000

I invite anyone who doesn’t see the point in all of this to come to ESTATE on Friday (actually, I invite anyone in general). Come see that Twitter has brought an amazing group of people together, a group that actually engages in real life conversations, in addition to an online conversation with people all over the world.
If you still feel the need to bash events like this, then feel free to. At least then you will be able to talk from experience, instead of sounding ignorant to something that you only think you know about.

By: BiteClubEats

BiteClubEats — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:19:20 +0000

So, uh, Timmy…does that mean you won’t be following me on Twitter? Cause we’re all going to be talking about you. #timmyhatestwitter
Drink local wine. However, wherever and with whomever you like. (Following local laws of course).

By: Timmy P.

Timmy P. — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:10:39 +0000

I also wanted to add an observation. You say you like the idea of wine tasting through Twitter because it brings more people to the party.
Really? Because that is EXACTLY what wine tasting is about. The more the merrier? Who cares what we’re drinking as long as there’s a lot of us! I’m all for social networking, and being social in general, but you’re missing the point entirely. I can get twenty people to meet me in an alley in an hour, but they’re not going to show up because it’s a great alley. We might have a great time once we’re there, it’s just not going to be because of the alley.

By: Timmy P.

Timmy P. — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:03:55 +0000

Heather, it’s precious how naive and condescending you can be.
You say (“with some certainty”) that you either “get it or you don’t.” I’d suggest you consider that there are plenty who “get it” but think it’s asinine. Since when does understanding equal support? It’s not as black and white as you think.
And we should all support local businesses. Your personal reasons for enjoying social networking aside, that was a good point.