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Episode 9...your personal feelings *No Spoilers*
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<blockquote data-quote="TK-7785" data-source="post: 509332" data-attributes="member: 8868"><p>Whilst I agree on there being some very self-centred people out there who feel their opinion and feelings are more valid than anyone else's and will scream at a brick wall in disagreement (I think this is true of both sides of the argument to a degree), I really do think this is small minority. But I also agree on the fact that the the majority of those who dislike the film state their opinions on the film, not on those who hold a different opinion. It often seems to be the other way round for those who love the film. Some people seem to take one person's dislike of a film, song, football team as a personal affront. Which I think can speak more about their confidence in their own beliefs than anything else. </p><p></p><p>I can find many more videos on YouTube that critically analyse the faults of TLJ, be it plot, character, lack of continuity etc. But not nearly as many giving analysis to the contrary and defending TLJ for its technical merits. I can however find many videos claiming those who don't like TLJ are "man babies", sexist bigots etc but not actually trying to refute any valid criticism. In the interest of fairness I have watched a couple that make some valid points over TLJ from a film making perspective, as well as some videos from the dislike camp name calling those who like it. I don't anyone can realistically claim that every single element of the film is bad. It has some lovely visuals for example. But it does seem to be heavily weighted in one direction. With regards to that I always think if someone can't argue and refute a point without resorting to name calling or labelling their opponent a bigot, racist, man-baby etc (take your pick) then they haven't really got much of an argument at all.</p><p></p><p>The internet gives those who spend their days acting as town criers and self-appointed spokes persons for the fanbase the ability to massively skew one's perspective on reality. The book 'Look at me' by Peter Whittle discusses this phenomena very well; the idea that in modern society some people feel the need to let everyone else know how unique and important they are. The internet, for all its benefits, gives a disproportionate platform to these self aggrandising types. As Weasel stated this is true of politics across the western world right now. Political agendas are being forced into every aspect of culture and media these days and derailing the ability to have a frank and fair discussion, over all manner of topics, including something a honest as a film's merits without it descending into name calling. This is at least true on the internet and in the media. For all those I have discussed this in person with, both SW fans and not, whom I disagreed with, it came down to respecting one another's opinions and getting on with our lives. I'd rather move on and chat about we can all agree vintage Kenner and Palitoy is awesome over a couple of pints. </p><p></p><p>As a disclaimer none of this is directed at anyone in particular, especially those who can't stand having a difference of opinion. :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TK-7785, post: 509332, member: 8868"] Whilst I agree on there being some very self-centred people out there who feel their opinion and feelings are more valid than anyone else's and will scream at a brick wall in disagreement (I think this is true of both sides of the argument to a degree), I really do think this is small minority. But I also agree on the fact that the the majority of those who dislike the film state their opinions on the film, not on those who hold a different opinion. It often seems to be the other way round for those who love the film. Some people seem to take one person's dislike of a film, song, football team as a personal affront. Which I think can speak more about their confidence in their own beliefs than anything else. I can find many more videos on YouTube that critically analyse the faults of TLJ, be it plot, character, lack of continuity etc. But not nearly as many giving analysis to the contrary and defending TLJ for its technical merits. I can however find many videos claiming those who don't like TLJ are "man babies", sexist bigots etc but not actually trying to refute any valid criticism. In the interest of fairness I have watched a couple that make some valid points over TLJ from a film making perspective, as well as some videos from the dislike camp name calling those who like it. I don't anyone can realistically claim that every single element of the film is bad. It has some lovely visuals for example. But it does seem to be heavily weighted in one direction. With regards to that I always think if someone can't argue and refute a point without resorting to name calling or labelling their opponent a bigot, racist, man-baby etc (take your pick) then they haven't really got much of an argument at all. The internet gives those who spend their days acting as town criers and self-appointed spokes persons for the fanbase the ability to massively skew one's perspective on reality. The book 'Look at me' by Peter Whittle discusses this phenomena very well; the idea that in modern society some people feel the need to let everyone else know how unique and important they are. The internet, for all its benefits, gives a disproportionate platform to these self aggrandising types. As Weasel stated this is true of politics across the western world right now. Political agendas are being forced into every aspect of culture and media these days and derailing the ability to have a frank and fair discussion, over all manner of topics, including something a honest as a film's merits without it descending into name calling. This is at least true on the internet and in the media. For all those I have discussed this in person with, both SW fans and not, whom I disagreed with, it came down to respecting one another's opinions and getting on with our lives. I'd rather move on and chat about we can all agree vintage Kenner and Palitoy is awesome over a couple of pints. As a disclaimer none of this is directed at anyone in particular, especially those who can't stand having a difference of opinion. :lol: [/QUOTE]
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