Correct me if I'nm wrong, but according to what I'm interpreting to be your thinking (again, apologies if I'm off the mark), the fact that one hasn't written a best-seller precludes one's right to have an opinion about one. To carry on with this line of reasoning, anyone who hasn't written a symphony is disqualified from commenting on one, those who haven't designed buildings shouldn't make statements regarding architecture, and...oh, my!...anyone who hasn't been a major success as a folk musician shouldn't be making any remarks about folk music! Henceforth restricting myself to matters related to Medieval and Early Modern English studies ONLY, ~D
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