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I'm on Geralt's side on this. If you see someone behaving in a baffling manner, I see nothing wrong in trying to understand why they are behaving that way. We are all human beings wired in more or less the same way. Thinking "Well, that's just them, it doesn't apply to me" is also baffling to me.
I just read through some of the Reading Snobbery thread, and someone (AndrewH?) brought up the issue of insecurity when applying snobbery to others. It strikes me that this bad-book reading person may also be insecure; enjoying feeling above the books she's trashing, but not feeling up to reading "better" books. I could be completely wrong; it's just an idea that fits the behaviour. |
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If I tried to understand why the rest of you do weird stuff, I'd never have time for anything else. But since you brought it up... Anger can get the blood flowing and spice up an otherwise drab life. Adrenaline addiction can also lead to gambling, extreme sports, fighting, and more. Some may be have a need to be a savior. Torturing themselves to protect others from the depredations of those horrendous books. There are a plethora of reasons why folks might be doing this. Or maybe they're just nuts. |
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I think they would be nuts reading many entire books just for the first reason. Anger and adrenaline are emotional sprints. Masochism has staying power, as does the smugness I originally suggested. See, it _is_ interesting, isn't it? Besides, if you don't have time to consider other peoples' behaviour, do you have time for reading fiction? |
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I've been a Dune fan for many years and have read some the new books written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Although these books are not at the same literary level as Frank Herbert's writings these book are entertaining and well written. After reading a few of these books I joined various Dune forums and was surprised at the level of opposition a few readers had towards these books. Why people would read books by authors they dislike is puzzling indeed. . .
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i have put 'poor' reviews and also lots of 5 stars i love to read but i also say life is too short for a bad book if i do not like it i just hit delete
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It's not like it takes much effort to click on someone's reviewer profile and see his/her other reviews.
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I don't hate anybody, much less somebody online. I was puzzled by the behavior and wanted to discuss it. Like Yamada says to see anybody's reviews on GR is a click or two away. Not exactly a stalking endeavor
Speaking of Dune fanboys, that behavior I can get. I been guilty of being a fanboy myself. But really not liking something and continuing to read the genre, writing trash reviews at the same time, mind-boggling. Maybe its like a hobby for this person. Then I could kinda get it O__O |
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I know a man who fancies himself a discriminating gourmet and a restaurant critic. The problem is he has never once given a restaurant a good review. "Oh, my god, I wouldn't take my dog there," is his standard comment and he doesn't even have a dog.
I get some of the same from people who read. They'll never write a book but those who do write are, in their view, horrible. And, I've dealt with murderers, pedophiles, and rapists when I was working. We are not all wired pretty much the same. |
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