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J. Kyle Turner's avatar

I loved this even as it reminded me of why these debates are so frustrating. Arguing in good faith and being willing to be proven wrong are essential, but it leaves the door wide open for people who just want to use serious debate as a cover for serious bullshit.

On the topic of message-oriented fiction, I feel like a lot of it suffers from choosing all aspects of the message beforehand and forcing the plot to follow that frame. I want the message to limp over the finish line along with the protagonist - bruised, but better. A tidy message is as bad as a tidy ending, especially if they both happen in the same story.

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Pammy De Lux's avatar

"...f you were sexy, the demons were just a lot more pliable." lol, I loved that line especially. You have a way with words.

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