On the Reading of Books
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Shake Before Using
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written Sunday, December 7 2003 15:49
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TV is annoying and a waste of time. I can read the news faster online and get the news I want easier, and everything else on TV is trash. Of course, sometimes it's fun watching people beat other people up, but that's about it. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Sunday, December 7 2003 15:56
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I steer very clear of TV news, and watch only a select set of programs, along with some sporting events. The only time of the year in which a TV is indispensable for me is in March. Fail miserably yet again, Fighting Illini! -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Sunday, December 7 2003 17:16
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I don't watch TV much either. I obviously read far slower than everyone else here. =\ Oh well. -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon TEH CONSPIRACY IZ ALL Les forum de la chance. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Monday, December 8 2003 06:19
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It takes me an hour to complete a Donald Duck-magazine. And I watch a lot of TV. Especially at nights, when I should be sleeping. But that's just my parents' fault, for they gave me the machine. -------------------- - The Great Mister Posts: 972 | Registered: Tuesday, October 28 2003 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Monday, December 8 2003 07:41
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wtf the topic is books, not TV! Once again the media triumphs ;_; -------------------- Song of the Pack -- An Online Multiplayer Wolf RPG!~ Posts: 223 | Registered: Friday, October 26 2001 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Monday, December 8 2003 14:15
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I watch anywhere from 0-30 minutes on the average day- namely, whatever's on right before I go to bed when I don't have enough time to be on the computer. (Usually Family Guy or Inuyashia or somesuch) -------------------- We're all amazed but not amused By all the things that you said you'd do. You're much concerned but not involved by Decisions that are made by you But we are sick and tired of hearing your song, Telling us how you are going to change right from wrong, 'Cause if you really want to hear our views, You haven't done nothin'. Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Shake Before Using
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written Monday, December 8 2003 18:08
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OMG OMG WE WENT OFF ON A TANGENT! HOW SAG, FERAN I'm reading The Once and Future King, by T.H. White. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Monday, December 8 2003 18:26
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I'm reading Winds of War for English, at the moment, and then Return of the King when that's done... then Shogun, again, probably... anyone read the first or last of those? -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon TEH CONSPIRACY IZ ALL Les forum de la chance. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Monday, December 8 2003 22:08
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HOW CAN YOU SAY TV IS CRAP WHEN ONE CAN ALWAYS WATCH SUCH MASTERPIECES AS "RICKY LAKE SHOW"??? IT MAKES ME PROUD OF BEING AN EUROPEAN I TELL YOU! HAH! I FEEL SOOO SUPERIOR! first time I've used nothing but Allcaps. nice. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Monday, December 8 2003 22:37
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THE FERRETS BELIEVE YOU HAVE YET TO MASTER THE ART Also, I'd like to see a few more people delve a little bit deeper in their introspection and try and figure out the internal reasons for their literary preferences. [ Monday, December 08, 2003 22:41: Message edited by: Stughalf ] -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, December 8 2003 23:56
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All right, I read beccause I'm an escapist. I still prefer books to TV, except possibly for some comedy. And even then, radio comedy tops them both. -E- -------------------- Let them eat cake! Polaris Boards: The System is Up. Perennially. Posts: 2314 | Registered: Tuesday, January 15 2002 08:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Tuesday, December 9 2003 18:33
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I prefer books; I like to imagine myself in imaginary situations, and I find that easier to do in books. And RPs, of course, but I can't curl up on a nice warm soft chair with my cat and role-play, unfortunately... -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon TEH CONSPIRACY IZ ALL Les forum de la chance. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Wednesday, December 10 2003 01:00
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You could, but ferrets are so much better for that kind of thing. I am also somewhat of an escapist, which explains my love for both fantasy and mystery novels, neither of which often have much reality to them. In addition, I'm a sucker for nearly anything that seems psychological, which is probably the reason for my gobbling up of novels like And Then There Were None and A Separate Peace. As I know next to nothing about real psychology, I also tend to go for works espousing junk psychology, as it's often a good deal more attractive than the real thing. My love for works which delve into the human mind and soul probably stems from my general inability to get into the minds of others, or even discern the effects of my actions on them. As I am well aware of this weakness, I often idolize those who possess, or seem to possess, such abilities in quantity. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, December 10 2003 05:23
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I can read psychology articles in science mags, and I can watch psychological movies (I actually find them very interesting). But psychological novels and fiction? No way. The only thing I really watch regularly on TV is Corto Maltese, but unfortunately I miss it some times. I think, "Ok, I must remember Corto Maltese!” But then, whoops, it was done an hour ago! Bothersome stuff. -------------------- MDNZZZ ZMMMBIS WBLOONZ 33111-CRUSADER-4849 Posts: 662 | Registered: Friday, September 13 2002 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Wednesday, December 10 2003 13:30
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To stay a little on topic, I would like to ask a small question on a book. I'm reading The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz. What does everyone think of this book, if they have read it already? Thust far, it seems somewhat interesting, and am only at chapter 5, not even half way through the book. So yeah. Answers? -------------------- "Friendship is two things: Trust, and sharing. I personally see it as a business opportunity." -Random Quote Posts: 203 | Registered: Friday, July 18 2003 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, December 11 2003 00:55
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I have to admit to being another escapist. Nothing like escaping the daily grind and joining a world where I don't have responsibilites. I read about a book a day if I have time. Sci/Fi, fantasy, Mystery, General fiction. Favorite authors are way too many to list. I am currently reading McCaffrey (Anne & Todd), Lackey, Brooks, LLewelyn & Czerneda. Da Vinci's Daughter was a good read. The classics are usually wonderful novels that have stood the test of time with a few unfortunate exceptions. Wuthering Heights is probably great for those who will eventually read SHUDDER Harlequin Romances. Shakespeare is often a boring read but remember his plays were meant to be seen. I prefer his comedies to his tragedies though, especially A Mid Summer's Night Dream. I only watch TV when I have to. Like when my son or boyfriend insists I watch a show with them. I vaguely remember Shogun. Not a bad book. Clavel even did some research into the culture if I remember right. Its been a decade or so since I read that one. [ Thursday, December 11, 2003 00:56: Message edited by: devlish ] -------------------- Instant Human-Just add liberal doses of Coffee. Posts: 87 | Registered: Sunday, March 10 2002 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Thursday, December 11 2003 02:33
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I don't know about the House of Thunder, but Koontz is a bit overrated, really. It seems to me that every book he writes is the same in every aspect. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Thursday, December 11 2003 17:00
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I like psychology a bit, too, but for the opposite reason; I am actually quite good at manipulation and other stuff that requires delving into the human mind, as you put it. And before you start laughing, I mean in real life; I'm much better at it when it's in person =] -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon TEH CONSPIRACY IZ ALL Les forum de la chance. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |