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12 years!!! I can't believe I've been writing reviews here for 12 years! My how Dooyoo's changed over that time, sometimes for the better, far too often for the worse. No one can accuse me of not sticking with it through thick and thin!

I've now been a Dooyoo Community Guides for quite some time. I chose the Computer category. I felt that having spent 37 years in the IT industry it might be a subject about which I knew a little bit. Are you regretting it yet Dooyoo? I've enjoyed the experience so far and I hope that those of you who have had their masterpieces examined by me aren't feeling too aggrieved. I *have* recommended reviews for Crowns but, beware, my standards are tough, no less would I expect of those who likewise judge mine.

More than anything I have been astonished about the extent to which plagiarism infects reviews posted. I have an instinct for when a review is not an original work and more often than not I turn out to be right. Watch out, if you think you are going to get away with it; think again. I will report you to Dooyoo and they do take action.

Although I have been retired now for nearly two years, it doesn't mean that I have time on my hands. I have found retirement is a double-edged sword. It gives you spare time to catch up on all those things you wanted to do but before long you find yourself hoping for something new.

I do, however, try to read as many reviews as I can and in the Computer category I read every one, except those that are in the Applications sub-category, where I read those that interest me. They shouldn't be here and I'm trying to get Dooyoo to transfer them all to anonymili's Software category, where they really ought to be. Hopefully anonymili is reviewing all of them until they finally go to their new home.

Other reviews I read where they are about something that is of interest to me. Sorry, but I'm simply not a "serial reader". If I haven't read your latest review of your favourite mascara or the latest release by your favourite heavy metal group, don't feel slighted. To me these categories are not "Useful" by definition. I'm sure there are others who can't get enough of them.

However, my compliments on the general high quality of the contributions. Please don't feel slighted if I only gave your opinion a "Useful". I believe that "Very Useful" should only be used for contributions of a very high standard. If that means you want to revise ratings you gave me then I won't feel aggrieved.

I write opinions as well, as often as I can but not as often as I would like. I do it just for fun and in the hopes that my observations may be useful. All my Dooyoo Miles go to my favourite local charity (Parkside in Aldershot, a local affiliate of MENCAP).

If you are on Facebook then be aware that there is a dooyooers group there. I've joined. Hope to see you there too, soon.

I've also now joined the World of Blogging. If you would like to have a read of things I've written which cannot be posted here on Dooyoo, then saunter over to: http://therandomthoughtsofgrahamt.blogspot.com/

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Reviews by grahamt (last 20)

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Category: Other Service
All the way from... Dresden! (With apologies to Mott the Ho ...
Reviewed: Saxoprint
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46
Created: 12/04/13

Category: Digital Audio Accessory
The solution for odd ears
Reviewed: Burton Technologies Acoustibuds
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37
Created: 06/04/13

Category: Fiction Book
Did he jump or was he pushed?
Reviewed: The Railway Viaduct - Edward Marston
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31
Created: 17/03/13

He did what?!
Reviewed: Headhunters - Jo Nesbo
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24
Created: 16/03/13

Category: Non-Fiction Book
The eyes have it
Reviewed: The Blind Watchmaker - Richard Dawkins
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32
Created: 01/03/13

Category: Shredder
Chuffed to bits
Reviewed: Ryman XC600CM
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24
Created: 01/03/13
Last Updated: 12/03/13

Category: Hotel National
Check Out/Check In
Reviewed: Warmans Barn House (Stansted)
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42
Created: 04/02/13
Last Updated: 04/02/13

Category: Hotel International
Crown A touch of luxury
Reviewed: Hotel Oberforsthof (Alpendorf, Austria)
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42
Created: 03/02/13
Last Updated: 03/02/13

Category: Ski Resort International
All together now... well, sort of
Reviewed: St. Johann / Alpendorf (Austria)
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63
Created: 29/01/13

Category: Sports Clothing
Handy piece of kit
Reviewed: Karrimor Liner Gloves
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36
Created: 28/01/13
Last Updated: 28/01/13

Category: Fiction Book
A triumph of style over substance
Reviewed: Ulysses - James Joyce
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37
Created: 27/01/13

Shakespeare's Brother
Reviewed: Martyr - Rory Clements
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44
Created: 30/11/12
Last Updated: 30/11/12

Category: Online Shop
Is that XL or XXL?
Reviewed: theinksquid.com
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76
Created: 27/11/12

Category: More Travel
Crown Semercioglu IV - Another day, another bay
Reviewed: Sem Yachting (Turkish Gulet Cruises)
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119
Created: 24/11/12
Last Updated: 25/11/12

Category: Oral Care
Still hanging in there
Reviewed: Corsodyl Daily Gum and Tooth Paste
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189
Created: 14/11/12

Category: Highstreet Shopping
Pick up a pasty
Reviewed: The Real Cornish Pasty Co.
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47
Created: 12/11/12

Category: Online Shop
It all hinges on delivery
Reviewed: eurofitdirect.co.uk
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24
Created: 11/11/12
Last Updated: 12/11/12

Category: Hotel International
Food for thought
Reviewed: Meril Hotel (Turunc, Turkey)
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30
Created: 05/11/12
Last Updated: 06/11/12

Category: Restaurant / Cafe National
Room with a Vue
Reviewed: Khari Restaurant (Camberley)
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78
Created: 27/10/12
Last Updated: 27/10/12

Category: Digital Camera
Crown The Final Camera
Reviewed: Nikon Coolpix S9300
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99
Created: 15/10/12

Category: Junior Book
There's more to Oz than the Wonderful Wizard
Reviewed: The Wizard of Oz - L. Frank Baum
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44
Created: 05/10/12
Last Updated: 15/11/12

Category: HDMI Cable & Accessory
Plug and Play
Reviewed: Startech HDMI to Mini HDMI Cable Adapter
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34
Created: 04/10/12
Last Updated: 04/10/12

Category: Flash Memory
Pacesetter
Reviewed: Integral UltimaPro 16 GB Class 10 SDHC
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34
Created: 03/10/12
Last Updated: 03/10/12

Category: Destination International
Crown The Buzz that is Turunc
Reviewed: Turunc (Turkey)
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45
Created: 01/10/12
Last Updated: 01/10/12

Category: Travel Agent
Welcome to Turkey
Reviewed: Anatolian Sky
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85
Created: 26/09/12

Category: Restaurant / Cafe National
Fruits of the Forest
Reviewed: Hotel Terravina (Southampton)
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40
Created: 23/08/12

Category: Restaurant International
A taste of tradition
Reviewed: Nant Eck Restaurant (Berlin, Germany)
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63
Created: 03/08/12
Last Updated: 03/08/12

Category: Gadget
Why didn't I think of that!?
Reviewed: Smartcafe Hot Cafetiere Mug
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243
Created: 03/07/12
Last Updated: 03/07/12

Category: Sightseeing International
A Shelter from the City
Reviewed: Tiergarten (Berlin, Germany)
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63
Created: 10/06/12
Last Updated: 10/06/12

Going up in the World.
Reviewed: Fernsehturm (Berlin, Germany)
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894
Created: 08/06/12
Last Updated: 08/06/12

 
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First name:
Graham

Surname:
Tapper

Country:  
United Kingdom

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