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Originally Posted by Funky Cthulu  Dude, no one here said that our preferences define reality for everyone else. We're expressing our opinions - you can call that 'taking a stab' if you wish, at hard working writers, but that is what readers everywhere do when they discuss books. As it happens, I don't find Jordan's work engaging or well written - that's not a personal dig at him, but I won't water things down because the writer is ill. Did anyone here launch a personal attack on GRRM or RJ by discussing whether they liked their books?
Personally, I find it pretentious when people show up and adopt a holier than thou attitude to tell the other posters how they should write their posts. |
I never adopted a holier-than-though attitude toward anyone. I said belittling an author based on your personal preference was pretentious, and it is. If you don't like a particular piece of literature, that does not allow you the right to state that the author of that work lacks talent or writing ability. A writer is not suddenly incapable of writing a viable story based on whether or not you enjoyed said story. Having an opinion is one thing, having an opinion and expressing that opinion tactfully is another.
An opinion - "I didn't like his work, I prefered this person's work instead."
Taking a stab - "Hah, that guy's writing sucks!"