Hmm. I notice I am getting confused about the difference between liking something and judging it to be good. Is there even a difference?

For example, I can "like" junk food without having the slightest notion of it being "good". With media, my general rule of thumb is that "like" is something that happens in the moment, but judging something good requires that it had a positive impact that went beyond passing the time. I find that "good" things usually prompt some kind of reflection after the fact. I've also found that good media holds up on repeat viewings/readings and each time there seems to be something that I hadn't noticed before.

I hate being vague about it, but such is the nature of the beast.