Who Is Better at Introducing Tiki to the Mainstream Tommy Bahama or Target? - General Tiki

T tekoteko Member The Abyss. Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 299	T tekoteko Posted posted on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 7:26 PM On 2008-02-18 13:07, bigbrotiki wrote: Now how can something that would contribute to turning a defined style into something more generic and middle of the road be a positive influence? To me, it does more damage than good by using common, bland "good taste" parameters and possibly making people think that that IS Tiki. Maybe tiki has Evolved into something more middle of the road instead of devolving. And Sven, I respect that you have written a book. But that was a long time ago. Quoting yourself as a reference is a no-no in the scholarly world...and honestly it looks like grasping at straws for justification. "My word is the final word. Because I said so." It's tired, man.

On 2008-02-18 13:07, bigbrotiki wrote:
Now how can something that would contribute to turning a defined style into something more generic and middle of the road be a positive influence? To me, it does more damage than good by using common, bland "good taste" parameters and possibly making people think that that IS Tiki.

Maybe tiki has Evolved into something more middle of the road instead of devolving.

And Sven, I respect that you have written a book. But that was a long time ago. Quoting yourself as a reference is a no-no in the scholarly world...and honestly it looks like grasping at straws for justification. "My word is the final word. Because I said so." It's tired, man.

Post #362010 by tekoteko on Mon, Feb 18, 2008 7:26 PM