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Of course everyone has the right to express an opinion on something, though never with sarcasm, but I still think it odd that someone who states that they choose NOT to practice a particular activity then chooses to express rather a negative opinion on said activity.
This is the second time in these forums where, after I've said why I don't do something and then give my reasons why I don't, I've had my motives questioned, like if someone doesn't do something then they have no right to have reasons why they prefer not to do it. (The last time it was a type of fiction I prefer not to read--how dare I have a negative opinion on said fiction when I don't read it, someone asked?--well, I tried reading it once, and even if I didn't, I can still have a valid reason why I don't want to read it. Same here.)
I find this viewpoint terribly perplexing. My (personally) negative opinion on books on tape is the reason why I don't use them, so it seemed pertinent to the conversation and that's why I gave it. I prefer not to use them for such-and-such a reason, that's all. I really don't see what's odd about giving my reasons for not using them, as everyone else gave their reasons for using them, but...I guess I'm just naive that way.
And not to worry, I will no longer derail this thread as I already gave my reasoning. Books on tape are great for the people who have need of them, it's just that I myself don't. And there's nothing wrong with that. Sorry if I made it seem like I find them worthless, even though I don't see how I gave that impression.
Apologies to the original poster as well, I just get irked when misunderstood.