Tonsoffun44 Posted December 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just can't understand those who post about ships/ports an only say "it's great you'll love it" or "it's bad" an don't give any reasons WHY. You don't know us an we don't know you. How can a new person to the ship/port get an idea if they might really enjoy it or not by simply saying such things. Giving actual reasons why positive or negative will help a heck of a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted December 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 5, 2017 And the answer is ...Never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted December 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just can't understand those who post about ships/ports an only say "it's great you'll love it" or "it's bad" an don't give any reasons WHY. You don't know us an we don't know you. How can a new person to the ship/port get an idea if they might really enjoy it or not by simply saying such things. Giving actual reasons why positive or negative will help a heck of a lot more. WHY does this bother you so much? Quite frankly, from what I read around here, people overwhelmingly describe WHY they love or hate a cruise or port. Many give too much information. So can you please refer us to the posts you are talking about. That would help us understand WHY you are upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Don't read reviews...it's not obligatory, you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just can't understand those who post about ships/ports an only say "it's great you'll love it" or "it's bad" an don't give any reasons WHY. You don't know us an we don't know you. How can a new person to the ship/port get an idea if they might really enjoy it or not by simply saying such things. Giving actual reasons why positive or negative will help a heck of a lot more. Have you ever asked any of those CC posters "WHY"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted December 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just can't understand those who post about ships/ports an only say "it's great you'll love it" or "it's bad" an don't give any reasons WHY. You don't know us an we don't know you. How can a new person to the ship/port get an idea if they might really enjoy it or not by simply saying such things. Giving actual reasons why positive or negative will help a heck of a lot more. Why? Because these (as of yet unidentified) posts are people expressing their opinions about something, and opinions are NOT the same thing as facts. And to paraphrase a well known saying, "Opinions are like noses. Everybody has one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Often, the response is to someone who asked a question about everyone's preference. No explanation is requested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 6, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 6, 2017 It's always nice when folks say WHY they liked or did not like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted December 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted December 6, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Don't read reviews...it's not obligatory, you know! That's a rude approach. Why respond that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted December 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hi Some people are only willing to do a thumbs up or thumbs down. Sort of like voting...the majority must be right :D. Doesn't really matter what they say, you will have to make up your own mind. You can always press them for more details and hope they respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted December 6, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I agree with the OP. If I am reading a review or "thoughts" about your cruise I want to know why you like or dislike things. If you say the beaches are beautiful then I know I have look for some thing else about that port. If you say the food is terrible I want to know why. The more info you receive from a review the more likely it will be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 6, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Some people keep it simple and others more detailed and those reading them sometimes want it simple while others want it detailed. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted December 6, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I agree with the OP on this. I see it all the time. Someones will ask "what is your favorite port in the Eastern Caribbean". But strangers responding with just "St Thomas" or "San Juan" is meaningless and not at all helpful. What you love about St Thomas may be something I would want to avoid. Not the end of the world. I just ignore those replies and look at the ones that do provide some actual insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted December 6, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I guess I can see the OP's point. I'd say posting generic info is sorta like starting a complaint thread and not returning to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted December 6, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Of course providing details is helpful: stating what it is that you like, or dislike, about a port, a ship or a line helps readers form their views. At the very least, it will keep someone from responding to a brief post in which you simply say "I really like X a lot" - by briefly posting : "You're wrong!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsoffun44 Posted December 6, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Of course providing details is helpful: stating what it is that you like, or dislike, about a port, a ship or a line helps readers form their views. At the very least, it will keep someone from responding to a brief post in which you simply say "I really like X a lot" - by briefly posting : "You're wrong!". Exactly aren't these boards supposed to be "helpful"?? Just the vague "you'll love it" or "the food is worse than____ line" but nothing explaining WHY the person may love or hate isn't helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted December 6, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Of course providing details is helpful: stating what it is that you like, or dislike, about a port, a ship or a line helps readers form their views. At the very least, it will keep someone from responding to a brief post in which you simply say "I really like X a lot" - by briefly posting : "You're wrong!". LOL This is CC, a reviewer could write a War and Peace length review and it will still get "You're wrong!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted December 6, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I don't mind that as long as they are willing to expand if asked, but it bothers me when people rate a ship or experience lower than 80% without any real reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachdude Posted December 6, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Many many times previous posts have already explained in depth my opinion in depth, so I only add the required words for polling data. If 80% have the same opinion, only a few explanations to the opinions are required. Let's be truthful, don't you get tired of the same repeated post over and over? So, I personally find ""it's great you'll love it" or "it's bad" refreshing. Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted December 6, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 6, 2017 And the answer is ...Never mind nope. The answer is 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted December 6, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 6, 2017 nope. The answer is 42. Well played. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 6, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 6, 2017 nope. The answer is 42. Right on! (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted December 6, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Normally it doesn't bother me, but before coming on here tonight I was looking at someone's pictures of the sun rising as they sailed up the river into Lisbon, a beautiful entrance to a lovely city. Someone remarked that they didn't like Lisbon, which did amaze me, for I could think of so many reasons to love it, but they must have had a bad experience. Sometimes I would like to know the reason why such remarks are made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haoie Posted December 6, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I want long, detailed reviews, with tips and ideas, not something I can skim in a few minutes. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now