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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy
Waving at Katsunami.
I know in the offline world, maybe a dozen people that read for enjoyment. Funny thing about that is they are all related to me. In my immediate neighborhood, there are none.
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Reading just has a bad reputation. It takes too much time compared to other forms of entertainment such as watching a series or a movie, and too much commitment.
In another thread somewhere I've already posted this:
I have had someone say to me: "Why would you want to
waste time reading books?" That same person sees no problem with spending equal or more amounts of time on Facebook, or zapping through channels on TV. Another thinks reading books is a waste of time but he can play World of Warcraft for hours on end.
One person even once said to me that any activity that does not earn money now, or helps to earn money in the future, is a waste of time and effort. I think he leads a very empty life, to be honest.