G+_Fred Tomlin Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Can Miriam finally get off her high horse about OIS? I am totally sick of hearing her complain about phones lacking OIS. Every time she's on the show she dominates the conversation and uses the opportunity to complain about a phone not having OIS. OIS isn't the end all be all of camera features. It's OK to say a phone takes good pictures without having OIS. She's so negative, I'm always disappointed when at the beginning of the show I hear she'll be on. Sometimes I'll just skip the show entirely because I just don't need more of her complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben White Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I am right there with you; you can give her review before the review if OIS is not part of the camera. And her talking over Flo on this last show when Flo was trying to talk about the 6P's camera and poo poo'ing the fact that Flo used a tripod (so that the tests are all equal). It gets old. Why can't TWiT ditch her like every other company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Graham Whitehouse Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Totally - I hear her voice at the start and puts a downer on the whole episode. Because OIS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Alan M Carlino Jr Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Stick her on Before You Buy and leave her there. I'm a week behind on my AAA, but now I'm not looking forward to this episode. She is quite rude to anybody who doesn't share her views. She is the only one who can be right. Fact is, I and I'm assuming most people just want a good enough camera. I myself mostly take family pics for Facebook. That said, if you want change, maybe start a poll or petition so that Jason and Leo see this opinion (if it is in fact a majority, which it may not be). ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_amy green Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I was put off her when she gave what many other people was saying was the pc of the year a not buy on byb because there was a little led on a key. The very same week hp released an update to turn it off and the review wasn't changed. I even wrote to suggest it be a try to see if the led bothered a person or not. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Alan M Carlino Jr Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ross Mortenson Which is why she can stay on BYB. To an average user (like myself), not having OIS is whatever. If my photos are good enough for Facebook, I don't care. Either way, there's a difference between passionate and rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fred Tomlin Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Alan M Carlino Jr I agree, I didn't even get into it really in my original post, but Miriam is consistently rude to the other people on the show. She is constantly interrupting people, doesn't allow anyone to get in a word edgewise (see this recent episode and the talk about updates in relation to the A9). I can't stand her on the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_rob bennett Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I feel the same way. 99% of users do not care about manual camera controls either. Just move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Alan M Carlino Jr Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Fred Tomlin I won't argue that she isn't very good at what she does. However, her personality causes me to disregard most things she says. Jason has had to mediate a few times for example between her and Ron Richards, especially in concerning the Nexus lineup. I mean she even complains about compromises in BUDGET smartphones?! I personally don't understand that, considering her history with Pebble. Surely she understands cost to profit ratio. And personally, I've said the same thing since cameras were added to phones. If you want the best, buy a dedicated piece of hardware (on this case DSLR or Mirrorless). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Alan M Carlino Jr Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Just as an aside, I personally read Ron Amadio of Ars Technica and watch Marques Brownlee of YouTube, much in part due to their personality (and knowledge). ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Rice Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Isn't it up to the host of the show to moderate rude behavior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rick Villela Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Agree with the overall sentiment in this thread. Her reviews are more rambling than detailed. I tend to skip over her rants on AAA and BYB especially when she starts on on OIS. A little modesty and courtesy goes a long way when you are trying to build a relationship with an audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joe Loschiavo Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I so miss Gina who could be opinionated, passionate and informative... feel sorry for Jason as he tries to keep the AAA ship sailing instead of sinking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Bryan Taylor Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I have come to the point where if Miriam is on the show I delete the podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Alan M Carlino Jr Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 So any ideas on how we can get whoever is in charge of AAA to keep her off the show? Not sure if Jason Howell is responsible for things of that nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_L I Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I guess I'm in the minority in not minding too much having a different voice on the show. And I think she's gotten a lot less overbearing than the first few times she was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_L I Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Like Leo? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_rob bennett Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 New drinking game everyone takes a drink when Miriam says ois. Everyone blackout drunk before the Linda.com comercial. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Matt Burton Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This issue came up on here a few months back and something must have been said behind the scenes because she got a lot better for a few shows. I can empathise with her on this because I know that I can come across in a similar way when I'm really into a subject. It stems from struggling to control over-excitment. I think she's got some great things to say but much prefer it when she's able to keep her voice calm, her comments measured and her speaking time equal with the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Matt Burton Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Speaking of rudeness. This is directed at some of the other commenters on here. Last time this topic came up on here the comments were much fairer, more measured, and much less likely to offend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben White Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 David Rice?? it seems like Jason tries to mediate and he does it in the latest episode when Miriam is talking over Flo's review. The behavior gets old and like others I will just skip episode she's on in the future. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dennis McDermott Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I have never liked Miriam on AAA, but don't like Flo either, she's so immature, bring back Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Beny Spensieri, Jr. Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 OIS arguments aside, I like Myriam. I don't find her rude to the other hosts, if she really was they wouldn't keep inviting her on the show. She's just a strong personality, but I don't find her rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Gary Volk Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Dennis McDermott Flo tends to come off as a ditzy blond rather than a smart journalist. Miriam is the female Leo and loves to have the first and last word in everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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