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Originally Posted by Rev. Bob
Yeah, about that...
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I've just read the 2011 report, since you made me, but I don't see the problem?
I might have comprehension handicap, since it's not my world at all, but it reads consistent with his 2015 recollection (sorry to say).
You see, I'm not exactly on Correia's side. I think everybody that goes public will get a share of hate and bigotry, and I think it's best not to dwelve on it (if possible). Would Correia openly bash the WorldCon after his first visit? Well, he kinda mentionned commercial vs academic writers in his 2011 (I don't know precisely what this means, but I have an idea), and he mentionned that he wasn't the kind of author people from the WorldCon liked too. That's consistent.
Should he have then mentionned the (maybe non existing) people that berated him at his FIRST WorldCon? I don't think I would have, but I'm no writer. Would you?
You see, even if he was really berated and badly treated by some (it is not actually one of his claims that has my interest, maybe yours, but not mine), it would not necessarily make his overall experience a bad one. He mentionned he met awesome people, and awesome people do turn the tides. They bring hope, motivation and comfort.
I am a GRRM reader. I don't know Correia nor did I ever read one of his books (until now, and I'm sad to say that I shall give it a try just because of this controversy). I don't think it's a Correia vs GRRM issue, as they do seem to converge.
Do you have something more substantial? I will read it if you think it matters to set some important things straight.
For me, the important get away is that the Hugo are a popularity contest, and that those are to be gamed by cliques. I don't think the Sad Puppies thing is a good thing per se, but it does seem honest to me (it's a straightforward clique).
Best regards.