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I'm sorry, I guess I missed something
But since when did "original pairings" come to mean "better stories?"
I make an effort to avoid being overly negative on this lj (God knows there's enough of that already), so I'm probably going to regret saying all this shit later, but is that seriously a prerequisite for a good story these days? An "original pairing?" That's interesting, because I thought there might be other qualifying factors, like a strong narrative, or a nicely paced plot, or, hm, maybe well-developed characters, perhaps?
This isn't just an issue I have with fandom. This is an issue I have with any film, any book, any TV show that goes out and says, "I'm gong to do something different and original!" and then winds up sucking because you dumbass writer/director/producer-type decided that so long as you had an "original" concept, you didn't need to focus on any other aspect of the film/book/show that might actually make it palatable and worth my time.
Originality is an excellent thing, don't get me wrong, but it is not the sole basis on which you can (or should) judge the value of a creative work, especially when it comes to anything involving writing.
Of course, what makes something "better" is subjective. But to be that dismissive and arrogant about it? Frankly, I find it pretty fucking aggravating. And pretentious. Get off your high horse and just do as you do. I don't have a problem with which characters you want sucking each other's faces, so maybe you should quit copping an attitude about the rest of us.
W/E, just W/E, you guys. I'm having the painters in soon, so I'm allowed to be moody >8C
I make an effort to avoid being overly negative on this lj (God knows there's enough of that already), so I'm probably going to regret saying all this shit later, but is that seriously a prerequisite for a good story these days? An "original pairing?" That's interesting, because I thought there might be other qualifying factors, like a strong narrative, or a nicely paced plot, or, hm, maybe well-developed characters, perhaps?
This isn't just an issue I have with fandom. This is an issue I have with any film, any book, any TV show that goes out and says, "I'm gong to do something different and original!" and then winds up sucking because you dumbass writer/director/producer-type decided that so long as you had an "original" concept, you didn't need to focus on any other aspect of the film/book/show that might actually make it palatable and worth my time.
Originality is an excellent thing, don't get me wrong, but it is not the sole basis on which you can (or should) judge the value of a creative work, especially when it comes to anything involving writing.
Of course, what makes something "better" is subjective. But to be that dismissive and arrogant about it? Frankly, I find it pretty fucking aggravating. And pretentious. Get off your high horse and just do as you do. I don't have a problem with which characters you want sucking each other's faces, so maybe you should quit copping an attitude about the rest of us.
W/E, just W/E, you guys. I'm having the painters in soon, so I'm allowed to be moody >8C
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By good argument, I mean one that's logically sound, but has absolutely no infusion of emotion. Kids are emotional, nowadays more than ever. As a thirteen-year-old myself, I know how to treat quite a few of the fanbrats. But about two or three years ago(when I was writing on ff.net illegally...shhhh) it really hurt to get flames. They made me grow up, but they certainly aren't going to make everyone do the same.
I want to tell them to freaking think back to when they were teens, it's like they already forgot all the emotions, hormones, popularity, and pain that goes along with it. Belittling someones hobby or talent will never be the right thing to do. If they can't be kind in their reviews or even acknowledge that they can be dicks, then I'm not even sure if they should be reviewing in the first place.
I saw Avatar in Imax. It was amazing, but I swear I still have a migraine. It's really hard to make a surprising story in Hollywood nowadays, comedies are getting better plot lines and characters than the dramatic movies. Actually, I saw a lot in the characters. Then again, I see a lot more than I should in everything. I did see the genral personalities(cocky hero, princess, etc.) but there was a lot of underlying hints and tricks that were really clear to me. But yeah, it definitely didn't deserve awards outside of visuals.
As I said before, Disney was just trying way too hard to make and original movie. The Princess and the frog was a great story by itself, Disney added so many unneeded aspects to it.
Long comments are fantastic~
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Okay, yeah. My mind is blown. Wow. Wow.
I cannot find an appropriate icon for this. I am so ashamed.
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Don't be mind-blown, everyone always says I'm an nineteen-year-old trapped in a younger body.
...Unless that's not what you're talking about, pffffhhh.
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And yep; two wrongs don't make a right. Fighting fire with fire is never the best solution. Look how that ended with Mojo Jojo :P It metaphorically and semi-literally blew up in his face.
And if you do respond to immaturity with immaturity...basically, you get a vicious cycle known as "drama."