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In my experience, when it comes to entertainment, most people enjoy things not cause they fit a certain definition of "good quality," but because they found something which appeals to their personal tastes in all the right ways.
This is not to say "good quality" has no value. Certainly not! In fact, creators are driven by passion to try and bring out the best and most unique works they can make within the ocean of creative works. And that's something truly admirable in the eyes of many.
I know many online reviewers will go out of their way to vouch for works which they deem as "good," while thrashing those they deem as "bad."
But this falls into the trap of assuming everyone shares this one universal standard for appreciating all works. Which is a big mistake.
But this falls into the trap of assuming everyone shares this one universal standard for appreciating all works. Which is a big mistake.
I've heard the phrase "it's fine if you like it, as long as you admit it's bad." Which is pretty arrogant. Doing this, you are putting more value into specific opinions, simply by rule that it makes more sense that way to you yourself.
I know many folks pride on trying to critique things "objectively" and free from personal bias. But this is impossible. You can never escape the realm of subjectivity, because you yourself can only ever experience your own life experiences. Not everyone else's.
If you have somehow convinced yourself that you totally know what is universally objectively good/bad... you're kidding yourself. Your idea of "objectivity" is completely self-fabricated and superficial, and totally not valuable in the slightest.
Where I'm trying to go with all this is that there's more to exploring entertainment and art than just the black and white "what is good/bad" scale. There's certainly room for debating this of course. But definitely not limited to.
I also think it's important to stop and think about different POVs and understanding how something can or cannot appeal to others. It can be a very eye opening experience. And can show that not all merits are driven by one single definition of "quality."
I think it's important to remember to be inclusive and to practice inclusivity. Not building up walls/barriers and practicing exclusivity (which is sadly all too subconsciously common).
You might learn something new for yourself and maybe even help be welcoming to others.
You might learn something new for yourself and maybe even help be welcoming to others.
