I don't understand that "circle the wagons" mentality, Shroom. If there's a real problem, why shouldn't it be discussed publicly.
Look how many years the medical profession supported incompetents by following that keep-it-in-the-family path.
Look how many years the sportswriters never said anything negative about a team or individual players, because they confused boosterism with industry support.
Look how many years....well, you get the idea. Why should the food arts industries be any different.
To be sure, there's a difference between fallacious slamming and legitimate criticism. But, so long as that line isn't crossed, a healthy discussion of real problems and their possible solutions only improves the industry as a whole. |