Furn_Darkside said:
Did I say sales was a way to compare writers?
No, I said:
"I think sales is a fine way to judge the fundemental quality of an author. "
If you would be so kind as to drop the completely unprovoked sarcastic and hostile tone (smiley or no smiley) I would perhaps point out that judging the fundamental quality of something has an inherently comparative element to it. I won't respond any further though, as I'm not looking forward to more abuse.