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unto-death OP t1_j0clr9v wrote

Reply to comment by CrazyCatLady108 in Accidentally found out author of a series I want to read is cute. by unto-death

Agreed. Is this shallow content?

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_j0co0fy wrote

It is not really related to books.

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unto-death OP t1_j0cpgoe wrote

It is related to reading, which I believe is integral to most books.

In the abstract, this is a discussion about the line between a fiction or narrative presented within a book, and the underlying and contributing factors. A "less shallow" example would be ghostwriters; the reader comprehension of a book is affected by the perception of a writer e.g. Steven King -- there is a dialectical between the reader perception and reality, which is worthy of discussion.

All readers always incorporate perceptions and beliefs about the author, native language or language of presentation, and culture at least in the setting of the book. A western philosophy book is categorically distinct from an eastern or classical philosophy book. The details of reality and context surrounding authors bleeds into the art.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_j0cqm3x wrote

Sure. But your post is about having a crush on a 'cute' woman whose voice you heard on the radio, and have not read any of her books.

If you want to discuss how our opinion of writer's attractiveness influences how we perceive their writing, you can make a post about that. But that is not what your post is about, so please seek a more appropriate sub.

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unto-death OP t1_j0d3q2c wrote

Is a book the sum of the words on the paper, or the related ideas?

You and I have arrived at this shared understanding of a mutually-concluded relevant topic due to the "shallow" post. I think it is unjust to describe it as demeaningly as you have done, but it is fair insomuch as it is an individual opinion and I respect it as such. I would not conclude that individual opinion is a legitimate basis for moderation, especially when there is agreement than the topic at hand is relevant to the community.

But I will not second-guess your judgement. I accept your conclusion and the little consequence that comes with it. Have a lovely day, book enthusiast CatLady108.

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