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In the U.S. articles about beer sometimes appear in the mainstream media. The New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov often writes good articles about beer for example.
thepour.blogs.nytimes.com/?8qa

This helps beer to be taken seriously by people who care about what they eat/drink, which is the real target market. Something similar in Irish Newspaper would do wonders for craft beer. Someone like Tom Doorly from the Irish Times. He must have some interest in beer as he wrote the introduction to Iowerth Griffiths book.

Some of the lads here have write good articles, what about approaching some like the Irish time weekend magazine or similar publication about doing a small article

"noby":3r0eds0w wrote: It's not about judging each others' motives.
My comment was about our reaction to people's choices.
To be 'sickened to the core' because someone chooses to drink Bud (for example) is a little unhealthy IMO. Maybe Wobbler used the phrase more as a figure of speech, and I'm wrong to take it up too literally, but beyond some gentle persuasion/guidance/education I just live and let live.[/quote:3r0eds0w]
Ok, you've taken people up on minor points on these forums in the past. Obviously I'm not literally "sickened to the core". What would it mean to be literally sickened to the core? Anyway I don't lie awake worrying about people's choices. On the otherhand, everytime dodgy beers are bought it does remind me that there is room for improvement. I never criticise my friends' choices. I'm often asked my opinion and advice which I'm happy to give but I'd never say "what the f**k you drinking that for?". I tried to avoid snobbery where possible but I reckon even being seen drinking an unusual beer or even using a glass will make people think I'm a snob.

"Wobbler":3dejx1x1 wrote: Ok, you've taken people up on minor points on these forums in the past. [/quote:3dejx1x1]

Eh? I think it's more to do with the written word vs the spoken word. I'm sure if we were having a conversation and a point like that came up I would understand the concept better.
I never presumed you were actually physically sickened, so for me to use the word literally was a bit much. But a statement like that is still a pretty strong statement to make, and I stand by my response, and don't think it's just nit-picking or taking you up on a minor point.

"noby":1ghuyu5e wrote:

"Wobbler":1ghuyu5e wrote: Ok, you've taken people up on minor points on these forums in the past. [/quote:1ghuyu5e]

Eh? I think it's more to do with the written word vs the spoken word. I'm sure if we were having a conversation and a point like that came up I would understand the concept better.
I never presumed you were actually physically sickened, so for me to use the word literally was a bit much. But a statement like that is still a pretty strong statement to make, and I stand by my response, and don't think it's just nit-picking or taking you up on a minor point.[/quote:1ghuyu5e]

Right. I was exagerating. It doesn't matter. Sorry. So.... do you think we should do something?

Absolutely. What? I don't know.
As others have said, even trying to persuade friends is a step in the right direction.


ps no need to apologise. Perhaps I was too quick to jump on your words.

I follow LoI football, and there are a lot of similarities. People tend to get very irate over the fact that their friends choose to 'support' the likes of Liverpool or Manchester United over their local club (in my case Waterford United). In a similar way I try to talk to people about results etc., and perhaps invite them along to the odd game. But if they prefer to spend their Sundays watching Sky in a pub, then it's no skin off my nose.