Not to harp on the "art vs. commerce" idea any more than is absolutely necessary, but here's some more quaint proof that the editorial pages are currently being dictated by the advertising dollars: The annual, and completely baffling, Quest 400 list of the best and brightest (and wealthiest and most influential) contains over 1,300 names this year — because the society magazine managed to include all of its advertisers. If you really desire to find out who's upgrading to a 300-foot yacht this year, see the complete list.

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