Originally Posted by
Simon MacGowen
Titles, self appointed or bestowed mean little in woodworking.
Case in point;
Who were the people that bestowed the "Genius" title to Sam? a jury of his peers? Judged against what yardstick?
Was his work judged against all others and determined to be head and shoulders above, on a higher level?
Or was it just a matter of "who you know" that got him nominated and approved, or just that he was well known? Or made himself well known?
Self promotion gets you a lot more recognition than any level of skill.
Who are the judges, what are their credentials?
What is the yardstick by which you determine the "best" woodworkers?
Do we all get judged or just the chosen few that are well connected?