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Originally Posted by David
But to me it's important not to label any negative review as "bashing." That's a loaded term that doesn't mean "negative review." It expresses something personal & artistically unwarranted. Too many ledgies, unfortunately, call too many negative comments "bashing." Bashing is a violent term that should be reserved for specific examples of either character assassination or grossly distorted & exaggerated negativity, usually of a highly personal nature.
Of course, the distinction is very subjective, to a degree. But a comment from a critic (or a ledgie) that Stevie Nicks "lacked passion & commitment in her performance Sunday night" isn't bashing in any way, shape, or form.
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Point taken..but you have to admit there are a few very legit critics who do indeed take their criticisms of a performer to such a level ..For example one of your favorites John Simon's reviews of Barbra Streisand's films in the 1970s .Really those have to be seen to be believed.
