Journalism

As we wade through the very compelling data coming at us from the surveys on New York Times Critic Watch, a few things have emerged:

1) We need a few more surveys to get to our optimal number. If you haven't done one, it takes 10 minutes and we need your help.

2) Words people are using to describe positive experiences with reviews:

user-friendly
magnetized my attention
not strongly biased
supportive
balanced
generous
free of cynicism
professionally neutral
the reviewer seemed to like the play more than he expected to
encouraging...

Words that describe the not-so-positive ones:

Sardonic
put-down
snarky
bitchy
more interested in being a provocateur
seems like showing off with witty criticism
dismissive...

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