tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090889.post8702581796042383609..comments2023-10-08T12:20:41.399-04:00Comments on Rob's Blog o' Stuff: Your Opinion is Wrong, Mine is CorrectRobBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04014122096561992311noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090889.post-33277625493345173772014-02-03T20:38:55.767-05:002014-02-03T20:38:55.767-05:00I think the people most likely to write long posts...I think the people most likely to write long posts postulating why Person A's position is wrong are really and truly unlikely to change anyone's mind. <br /><br />As you point out, the followers on each side get their hackles up and then support their chosen spokesperson and a lot of people get hurt in the crossfire.<br /><br />The internet has provided some really great things for fans of genre fiction. Unfortunately it has also brought a venue for the loudmouths to make the community a hard one to recommend to new fans.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090889.post-19197517433230868802014-01-30T16:59:20.251-05:002014-01-30T16:59:20.251-05:00Rob, I agree with you 100%. Nicely done.Rob, I agree with you 100%. Nicely done.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821269225136440507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090889.post-54272786414614554182014-01-30T15:02:24.949-05:002014-01-30T15:02:24.949-05:00I agree Freya. I was hesitant to even post this (...I agree Freya. I was hesitant to even post this (arguably) safe mini-rant. Sadly, this current shit-storm is just one in a line of events both in the past and in the future.RobBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014122096561992311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090889.post-37117214820777155802014-01-30T14:54:05.405-05:002014-01-30T14:54:05.405-05:00I think people should be able to voice an opinion ...I think people should be able to voice an opinion without feeling like they've stepped on a minefield. The current Twitter/blog landmine thing is scary, and makes me hesitant to engage with others and express myself, which seems a shame when that's what we writers are here for! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693126278278730466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090889.post-78914267705840242852014-01-30T14:31:57.674-05:002014-01-30T14:31:57.674-05:00Just read that (from your link on Sarah's post...Just read that (from your link on Sarah's post)...<br /><br />Yeah, lots of hate and vitriol going back and forth. It seems the trigger finger is growing more sensitive every time.<br /><br />Too much of an Us v. Them mindset.RobBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014122096561992311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090889.post-24547950912806754462014-01-30T14:23:32.725-05:002014-01-30T14:23:32.725-05:00Yeah, I doubt any minds get changed in these kerfu...Yeah, I doubt any minds get changed in these kerfuffles, and I wonder if they don't do more harm than good. (referencing a recent blog post by Al Reynolds)Paul Weimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444942522624902562noreply@blogger.com