Over the years, in regards to cruising and many other things, I prefer to see it for myself before I decide if it's good or bad.
Prior to my first cruise on Carnival I had doubts from so many negative comments on boards of the "other" lines.
I figured if it was that horrible, I wouldn't go on another. I've been on 16 Carnival cruises since then. Glad I didn't listen to the negative!.