Do you like L. Ron Hubbard?

[mjh215]

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

SP?

Good, at least I wasn't the only one.... A bit of googling and I think I know the reference now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suppressive_Person Though the definition does seem a bit funny. Calling someone anti-social but acknowledging they are social enough to feel the need to suppress others either actively or passively. I think it is one of those definitions that is open to, "We don't like him so he's a SP".

I may read some of his work one day (beyond what I've read from his Scientology works) but don't know, as I too have biased feelings. That all being said I still say it's their business what they want to believe in. Though I may take the occasional pot shot...

-MJ

[slayda]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

OH, you so did not say that!!! Take it back!!!!

I do hate to upset a lady but I said waht I said and I'll back it to the death.

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by slayda

I do hate to upset a lady but I said waht I said and I'll back it to the death.

Fine. Just remind me the next time we meet, to smack you upside the head for such a scurrilous remark..

[CleverClothe]

Since we are on the topic of Mr. Hubbard, I came across a site a while ago that sells his books and does performances of his work. They also have audio books. I didn't post anything because they had no eBooks, but I just saw a special offer they had with their newsletter offering a free eBook. So maybe they will start offering eBooks in the future.

http://www.goldenagestories.com/html/optinform.php

[Phogg]

Originally Posted by slayda

Nope, he's almost as bad as Ray Bradbury.

If Ray Bradbury had written The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe and The Silver Chair, etc...would the series have been called The Nartian Chronicles?

[slayda]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Fine. Just remind me the next time we meet, to smack you upside the head for such a scurrilous remark..

Sure, as long as then you kiss it an d make it better!

[Greg Anos]

Originally Posted by slayda

Sure, as long as then you kiss it an d make it better!

Hide the socks....

[BookishDreamer]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Fine. Just remind me the next time we meet, to smack you upside the head for such a scurrilous remark..

Originally Posted by slayda

Sure, as long as then you kiss it an d make it better!

I want to be there when/if you two meet. It'll be better than going to a comedy club.

Dreamer

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by slayda

Sure, as long as then you kiss it an d make it better!

well.......................if you're nice.

[RickyMaveety]

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

SP?

"SP" stands for "Suppressive Person" ... which applies to anyone the "church" considers to have a "negative influence." For example, pretty much all psychiatrists are labeled as SPs, because L-Ron really hated that entire category of medicine.

And, with all due respect, once I've decided that I'm not overly fond of a writer's activities and philosophy, I am very reticent to purchase their books, simply because some portion of that purchase price is very likely going to support those activities.

So, since any royalties for Hubbard's prior sci-fi writings are probably funneled into the Scientologists, I will pass on buying those books. Now, if someone wants to give me one to read, I might read it if I get around to it. But ... I do try to keep my money flowing towards those companies and people who at least share a few of my ideals.

Mind you, it's not just the Scientologists .... I also don't read books by Mormon authors, since I disagree with nearly every tenant of that church, and the Mormons tithe a significant amount to their church. And, no, I don't take it to idiotic lengths -- like asking what religion a store owner belongs to before I buy something there -- however, if someone plasters their religious beliefs all over their storefront, I'm out of there about 3 seconds after I walk in the door. That just gives me the creeps.

[pshrynk]

As one of the Ultimate SP's I must strongly encourage not buying anything of L Ron Hubbard's. As Ricky points out, since his death, all income from his production goes directly to an organization that uses a church front to try to destroy psychiatry and treatment of the mentally ill. All tax-free.

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by pshrynk

As one of the Ultimate SP's I must strongly encourage not buying anything of L Ron Hubbard's. As Ricky points out, since his death, all income from his production goes directly to an organization that uses a church front to try to destroy psychiatry and treatment of the mentally ill. All tax-free.

But if you buy an old book of his from a used book store, that doesn't happen, does it?

And some of his really older works, before he got crazy en la cabeza, are good.

[pshrynk]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

But if you buy an old book of his from a used book store, that doesn't happen, does it?

And some of his really older works, before he got crazy en la cabeza, are good.

I actually read some of his work prior to becoming an SP. It was okay, but he was no Heinlein.

[mjh215]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

But if you buy an old book of his from a used book store, that doesn't happen, does it?

And some of his really older works, before he got crazy en la cabeza, are good.

Nope, though some argue that when you take that off the market then the next person looking would be forced to purchase new... Depends on how deep you want to get with it.. Ever since original Napster debacle I've bought my CD's this way, fleamarkets and such. It's sort of like low-impact consumer advocacy... lol

-MJ

[Greg Anos]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

But if you buy an old book of his from a used book store, that doesn't happen, does it?

And some of his really older works, before he got crazy en la cabeza, are good.

If you sell it back after you read it, it's like a lending library...