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*rparmar* · 08-05-2008, 07:06 PM

We already have places for populist voting, ie. Flickr.

I think what is needed are more realms under editorial control. Sure, we may not agree with a particular curator, but if they are doing their job well they'll bring their own personal "bias" into play and develop a gallery that displays a particular aesthetic, to its utmost. Not everyone should be expected to enjoy it. But those that do will find an undiluted pleasure therein.

The alternative is tyranny of the majority, a result that no-one with any aesthetic discernment will enjoy.

08-05-2008, 07:06 PM	#37
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland Gallery Photos: 24 Posts: 1,667	We already have places for populist voting, ie. Flickr. I think what is needed are more realms under editorial control. Sure, we may not agree with a particular curator, but if they are doing their job well they'll bring their own personal "bias" into play and develop a gallery that displays a particular aesthetic, to its utmost. Not everyone should be expected to enjoy it. But those that do will find an undiluted pleasure therein. The alternative is tyranny of the majority, a result that no-one with any aesthetic discernment will enjoy. __________________ All images (c) 2008 Robin Parmar. Visit my Flickr images, website, or blog.