Riley ,'Lessons'
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Allyson's language was curt, but I don't see why the idea that if you don't like the promo then you won't like the show is one that can't be expressed
I don't think there's anything wrong with saying that. I didn't read the comment "move along" that way.
Those of us who aren't subbed to the Minearverse thread could be helped with a link to where the discussion started. Bon bon, are you bringing up a matter for action, or trying to spark a discussion of community standards?
I didn't read the comment "move along" that way.
You read it as move along from the thread? I read it as move along from the show.
The post I am talking about is here: Juliebird "The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax" Jan 30, 2007 5:51:52 pm PST
This is really boards-on-boards and I wanted to move here to avoid disrupting the Minearverse thread.
I read move along as ita did.
It's difficult, because I'm not sure Allyson had us (whatever that means) in mind. I think she had visions of brand new non-buffista Spuffist types. Since there aren't any of those yet, some of us who are here felt it directed at us.
I read move along as ita did.
Same here.
Move along from the thread or move along from the show-- both are dismissive, and given that once Drive airs the thread is going to be about the show, not necessarily distinguishable. I don't think we should start dismissing posters who have criticism of the show.
Which is not to say that if someone simply comes to b.org just to criticize or attack other posters, not to contribute, that they shouldn't be dismissed. But Julie's not that person.
both are dismissive, and given that once Drive airs the thread is going to be about the show, not necessarily distinguishable
If someone doesn't like the show and doesn't watch it (not that I always behave that reasonably), then they are functionally shut out from the thread, you're saying? Since it will be all about something of which they don't partake.
Well, yeah. But I don't see any way in which Allyson's curt advice is driving anyone out of the thread. Any more than not watching the show is unfairly driving anyone out of the thread.
Well, yeah. But I don't see any way in which Allyson's curt advice is driving anyone out of the thread. Any more than not watching the show is unfairly driving anyone out of the thread.
Since no one else is posting I'm guessing this isn't the deal I thought it was. But if not feeling a promo makes someone want to punch me in the nose, I'll probably avoid the agita.
I do think that in the general scheme of things, it's wiser to bite one's tongue and not post, rather than leap into the fray with guns blazing to defend someone (usually someone who's perfectly able to defend themselves). But that's easy advice to give, and not an easy thing to do.