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So now we're saying that Dickens isn't high brow enough...?

I don't know about that, but you've clearly got issues with self-pity and low self-esteem if you think that's what Ben and I were saying.

And fondle its boobies *giggles like a teenager*

Very true. Ah well, I've already pledged. I hope Jane Jensen gets more money now that it's been more clearly defined what people are going to get for their money. Apparently they've revamped their page to make everything clearer, or so the email my inbox this morning said.

I have no idea what you just said, but reading something that's pro-facism would not be a pleasant experience for me.

Have you finished The Forever War then?

Haha. Oh dear. Now I feel ashamed. I like boobies, they turn my otherwise rational brain to mush. What can I say? Blame nature!

Only if they hit $1 million.

I thought it did perfectly what LA Noire failed to.

Wow. They almost hit DFA levels. Good for them!

I think you've missed my point: If you're recently bereaved, you might find solace in light fiction, like The Hunger Games or Harry Potter, rather than something "deep" like Ulysses or The Grapes of Wrath. I also have to say that I think what you get out of books is a reflection a reader's intelligence. If they're only getting battles with Orcs from Lord of the Rings, or kids with magic from Harry Potter, then I think the reader is missing out. Anyways, I'm now really curious: Could you give an example of the books which you feel have "a level of true human insight that reaches a level of depth and focus that is hard to achieve elsewhere"?

Very true. It sounds like a person who would argue something like that is projecting their own insecurities.

No it doesn't, and I never said it did I said breaking negative thought patterns might be also achieved by reading/watching escapism.

Yep, that's actually the main reason for me, now that I think about it: I read to and from work. Amd, of course, the idea of anyone agreeing with Joel Stein's argument on a video games forum would probably make him split blood.

Do your best! It's still a good movie, even if some things get spoiled, it's just even better if you don't know what's going on

#abitharsh

#you'renotwrong

#ihavenoideawhateveryoneistalkingabout

Ugh. I thought this thread had died. Since it hasn't, here's more 2c: I'll bet you anything that those who believe adults should only read adult books are people who are perfectly happy and contented with their lives. Well, not perfectly happy, as nobody is perfectly happy. But I bet there's a direct correlation between escapism and unhappiness. If escapism helps you get through some horrible real life shit, then why the fuck not? You can get around to reading about the dark meanderings of the soul when you're feeling further away from actual problems. There's actually some science that supports my theory, too: Cognitive behavioural therapy has been repeatedly shown to be effective in helping depression, and the central tenant of that is, "you feel what you think". If your mind is filled with negative thoughts, then reading something light and escapist can help you get out of that negative mindset, which will lighten your mood, which will help you deal with whatever real life problems your currently facing. In other words, it's perfectly normal and natural for people to use art in order to help and enhance their lives. Anyways, as I said, Preston Sturges already made a pretty good argument for this in his movie "Sullivan's Travels".

I concur!

I totally did the same thing.

I guess it's worth pointing out that this isn't a dance game. This is just one tiny part of Star Wars Kinect. And it's not the first time that SW has had a sense of humour about itself. wcbkWgCy4Gg

I've always liked Molyneux, but I remember him mostly from his "glory days"... Black & White was insanely ambitious, and incredibly exciting, but it was less interesting to actually play. After that, things haven't been as exciting. I've always loved the fact that he's pushing the boundaries, though. That's what makes him interesting and relevant. It doesn't matter to me if he fails, it matters more that someone is trying.

Haha! I didn't realise I had this system until I read this.