JVP

On a situational level I think it is important to know that one's chosen tool is not so "off the pace" in a given area that customers are disadvantaged by choice of that tool. Tests sometimes yield surprising results that contradict the party line. Sometimes tests also show that within a given tool, one technique yields a huge advantage compared to accepted ways. As long as people keep the tests reasonably relevant rather than relying on trick-shots, and as long as the audience is sufficiently competent/well advised to see a test for what it is and not try to extrapolate as an irresistable proof of superiority, testers do us a service.

Oh, and unless somebody has a crack at it, all we are left with is ad-hominam slogans and market-speak. So lets not throw out the baby with the bath water!

Regards

j.R