Judging

[Aodhan Ite an Fhithich]

Dia duit!

 [Replying to a message of James Crouchet  to All]

 JC> It seems to me there is not a right or wrong way to judge a
 JC> competition,  as long as all know the parameters ahead of time and
 JC> all is done  aboveboard.

 JC> It is important to remember, however, that different types of judging 
 JC> serve different purposes. If you want fighters or musicians judged on 
 JC> their expertise, get experts to judge.

Likewise for any other craftsman...

 JC> If you want to judge the general entertainment value of a fight or
 JC> song,  get the audience to judge.

The experts do not know what is entertaining??

 JC> If you want to honor the musician or fighter, have the Crown, the font
 JC> of  all honor, judge.

Do you not feel honored if the experts tell you that you have done good work??
Do you not feel honored when the audience applauds your performance or your
victory (or even a showy death)??

Feicfidh me' ari's thu',

Aodhan
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