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Originally Posted by leebase
As I said...UNLESS you are a kid learning to read, learning how to learn...THEN it doesn’t matter.
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Yes, I read that the first time. Capitalizing words isn't going to make them more legible. I respectfully disagree.
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Originally Posted by leebase
I think it’s a reasonable presumption that any participant here that says they “read” a book they actually listened too....is already in the “it doesn’t matter” category. You don’t forget how to read. If you are participating on onl8ne forums...you are reading.
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Listened to. I don't know if someone can forget how to read. I do know a large portion of the population doesn't read and hasn't practiced their ability to read and it's a loss. As I said...I think it matters. Listening and watching is passive in nature, the brain just lets the info wash over it. There's no need to engage the imagination when viewing video. No building up of the scene in your mind based on words. You are basically given the director's vision, not your own.
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Originally Posted by leebase
And as for snob appeal...and bettering yourself...modality matters very little compared to the content. If you are watching YouTube cat videos..you are in the same league as someone reading vampire love stories. Reading crap is not superior to watching crap.
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Again, agree to disagree. I know plenty of people who aren't that bright who love Youtube. I dont know very many people who read regularly but I do know a few and I wouldn't call any of them stupid. Now, I like Youtube and I watch some trashy stuff but I am an avid reader. I do think reading crap is superior to watching crap. I think watching crap is easier for some people but I would have more respect for someone who read trashy novels over someone who watched soap operas.
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Originally Posted by leebase
If you are watching Ted Talk videos, you are far more likely to be improving yourself over someone reading vampire romances.
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Maybe. However, in my view there is less intellectual offerings available in the other mediums and in my view, those offerings are shallow compared to the written word.
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Originally Posted by leebase
That we have so many modalities for learning and improving ourselves...that’s a good thing. To each their own.
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No disagreement there.
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Originally Posted by leebase
Mind you, I have nothing against vampire romance novels...my space operas and thrillers are the same thing...stuff I read to enjoy. And whether I’m reading, listening or watching my enjoyment...it doesn’t matter
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Me either, I love my Warhammer 40k. I do think it matters tho. However, to each their own, whatever works best for you I suppose.