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Post by Danno on Nov 22, 2021 21:58:58 GMT
Oh, here we go.
Harry Potter is derivative and borderline plagiarist shit, poorly written and is very lucky to be as popular as it is.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 22:02:26 GMT
I've never watched (or read) Harry Potter because much like Doctor Who, by the time I was aware of it, I was either too old, or felt I was too old for it.
It's weird for me to see adults talking about Hogwarts houses.
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Post by H-alphaFox on Nov 22, 2021 22:03:29 GMT
The PC isn't such a closed system though. Once the game console itself dies, there's a good chance all the updates are kaput also. There are workarounds but they're a pain in the ass. And once the servers go down, you're completely fucked. It's a nightmare for collectors. Can't get rugged on the blockchain, the future is now. |
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Post by Dougs on Nov 22, 2021 22:07:20 GMT
Oh, here we go. Harry Potter is derivative and borderline plagiarist shit, poorly written and is very lucky to be as popular as it is. I concur. It's a reasonably interesting world but it's so badly written. Awful stuff. Antisemitic too. Edit: I was also too old to bother. |
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Post by Danno on Nov 22, 2021 22:15:31 GMT
Oh, here we go. Harry Potter is derivative and borderline plagiarist shit, poorly written and is very lucky to be as popular as it is. I concur. It's a reasonably interesting world but it's so badly written. Awful stuff. Antisemitic too. Edit: I was also too old to bother. I hadn't picked up any antisemitism, but wouldn't be surprised given how many other stereotypes and tropes were carelessly chucked in there ETA: I probably wasn't very aware of it as an issue when I read the first 4 books anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 22:22:09 GMT
The trouble with this thread is that most opinions seem to have at least one person or more agreeing with them. Ergo not an unpopular opinion.
Thread's not delivering.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 22:24:09 GMT
The trouble with this thread is that most opinions seem to have at least one person or more agreeing with them. Ergo not an unpopular opinion. Thread's not delivering. Good point, wunty. I agree. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 22:26:52 GMT
Shit.
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Post by hedben on Nov 22, 2021 22:31:50 GMT
The trouble with this thread is that most opinions seem to have at least one person or more agreeing with them. Ergo not an unpopular opinion. Thread's not delivering. 50/50 tomato paste and Heinz tomato ketchup. Bit of garlic, basil, oregano, black pepper. God-tier pasta sauce. Arkler Francio come back, you are needed here |
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Post by minimatt on Nov 22, 2021 22:35:34 GMT
The only correct way to orient toilet paper is with the free end hanging against the wall. Much neater. This thread is such a good opportunity to examine one's own reactions to internet outrage. I mean, there's no particular reason why Toast's disgusting toiletry habits should drive me to incandescant rage, what they do in their bathroom has no impact upon me, yet I know in my heart of hearts that Toast. Must. Die. |
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Post by Danno on Nov 22, 2021 22:35:41 GMT
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Post by Danno on Nov 22, 2021 22:36:13 GMT
The only correct way to orient toilet paper is with the free end hanging against the wall. Much neater. This thread is such a good opportunity to examine one's own reactions to internet outrage. I mean, there's no particular reason why Toast's disgusting toiletry habits should drive me to incandescant rage, what they do in their bathroom has no impact upon me, yet I know in my heart of hearts that Toast. Must. Die. Wait til you find out how he wipes |
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Post by Danno on Nov 22, 2021 22:37:03 GMT
The trouble with this thread is that most opinions seem to have at least one person or more agreeing with them. Ergo not an unpopular opinion. Thread's not delivering. 50/50 tomato paste and Heinz tomato ketchup. Bit of garlic, basil, oregano, black pepper. God-tier pasta sauce. Arkler Francio come back, you are needed here If they arrive you won't live to post another day |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 22:39:06 GMT
50/50 tomato paste and Heinz tomato ketchup. Bit of garlic, basil, oregano, black pepper. God-tier pasta sauce. Arkler Francio come back, you are needed here If they arrive you won't live to pasta nother day |
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Post by Danno on Nov 22, 2021 22:40:24 GMT
If they arrive you won't live to pasta nother day Twat  |
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Post by MolarAm🔵 on Nov 22, 2021 22:49:50 GMT
I've never watched (or read) Harry Potter because much like Doctor Who, by the time I was aware of it, I was either too old, or felt I was too old for it. It's weird for me to see adults talking about Hogwarts houses. I was technically of a right age to read it, but by the time it became a thing I was already well into fantasy stuff. And it felt a bit basic. I remember feeling hope that the Potterheads I knew would go on to read more stuff in the genre, so I could discuss that with them. But no, they just read Potter again and again. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 22:52:16 GMT
@molararm yeah, when the first film came out, it
was right around the time the first Lord of Rings film came out, and I chose the latter because it seemed more adult to me. I was in my teens.
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Post by rawshark on Nov 23, 2021 0:36:41 GMT
The HP books were page turners. They may not have been Trainspotting, but you can’t read that to an eight-year-old.
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Post by crashV👀d👀 on Nov 23, 2021 0:51:32 GMT
You're all cunts?
Unpopular?
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Post by Nanocrystal on Nov 23, 2021 1:02:36 GMT
Children are horrible little things, I can't stand them and I honestly can't imagine why anyone would want one.
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Post by Lizard on Nov 23, 2021 2:47:35 GMT
Beyonce is an absolutely awful singer. Technically flawless, but musically vapid.
Football is a joke sport that is impossible to take seriously.
Dolphins have smug little faces that I want to punch.
Double Gloucester is the best British cheese.
'Manufactured' pop music can be every bit as deep, meaningful and artistically valid as any other style.
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Post by Dougs on Nov 23, 2021 6:52:32 GMT
I concur. It's a reasonably interesting world but it's so badly written. Awful stuff. Antisemitic too. Edit: I was also too old to bother. I hadn't picked up any antisemitism, but wouldn't be surprised given how many other stereotypes and tropes were carelessly chucked in there ETA: I probably wasn't very aware of it as an issue when I read the first 4 books anyway. I confess that I haven't read the books, but the way the goblins at Gringotts have an awful lot of the same stereotypical features as many antisemitic portrayal of Jews by some cartoonists is quite alarming. And many of the same tropes too. Problematic at least. |
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Post by jeepers on Nov 23, 2021 7:03:09 GMT
I hadn't picked up any antisemitism, but wouldn't be surprised given how many other stereotypes and tropes were carelessly chucked in there ETA: I probably wasn't very aware of it as an issue when I read the first 4 books anyway. I confess that I haven't read the books, but the way the goblins at Gringotts have an awful lot of the same stereotypical features as many antisemitic portrayal of Jews by some cartoonists is quite alarming. And many of the same tropes too. Problematic at least. Yup. I’m reading the books to my daughter and that but stood out. As does how often she uses the word “anxiously” in reference to Hermione. |
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Post by KinkyMong on Nov 23, 2021 7:21:20 GMT
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Post by monkman5000 on Nov 23, 2021 7:22:58 GMT
How do you know they're badly written if you haven't read them Dougs? I don't mind them fwiw. The writing isn't stellar but the stories are pretty good, especially for kids. Totally see the point about the Gringotts goblins though yeah.
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Post by Dougs on Nov 23, 2021 7:54:41 GMT
I've read chapters to my son over the years. It's so needlessly wordy. It's like she thinks she's being smart, but really it's just unnecessary imo. Not dissimilar to GoT, although my issue there was hundreds of pages on inconsequential acts or characters.
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Post by Dougs on Nov 23, 2021 7:57:19 GMT
Maybe she found her stride in later books, I dunno - probably only read up to Goblet of Fire.
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Post by cubby on Nov 23, 2021 8:00:52 GMT
The writing improved slightly, but then the editing went down so it kind of balanced out.
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Post by spacein_vader on Nov 23, 2021 8:05:41 GMT
Oh, here we go. Harry Potter is derivative and borderline plagiarist shit, poorly written and is very lucky to be as popular as it is. Not read it, who does it plagiarise? |
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Post by MolarAm🔵 on Nov 23, 2021 8:06:40 GMT
I mean, maybe people choose opinions for that reason. But isn't it more interesting/fun to assume that they don't, and talk/argue about opinions as if people actually believe the things they say? |
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