PhilStar's Class over Crass

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A few days ago I read an article on an old issue on PhilStar concerning one reader's complaint about the low quality automotive reviews of PhilStar.

I think the journo's response is pilosopo and completely ignores the shortcomings that the PhilStar reader not so eloquently pointed out. But I cant fault the journo's position either seeming too many nasty words ala Jeremy Clarkson would spell no more access to test drives which motoring journos live on or advertising revenues for the newspaper. Before we start bashing the journo we have to consider that they are writing from an average local car buyer's perspective. Sitting capacity, fuel efficiency and over all value are on the top of the general list while speed & performance are just a fantasy unlike reviewers abroad who have more choices, experiences and finances allowing them to be more picky.

Even considering the whys of local reviews in general doesnt motivate me much to read local reviews. Here in the house we stopped buying local mags cause the info could be freely read online by folks who arent afraid to speak out for the benefit of prospective customers.

Do you folks agree with journo's response to the reader's criticism that you need not point out the negatives of a car in an entertaining fashion and understate the problem to such an extent that it appears that the car is a perfect 10 out of 10 with a small snag?