Didn't get the memo

[yesthattom]

http://www.livejournal.com/users/thespian/852886.html

So even the best books of the last 75 years do get “1 star” (i.e. negative) reviews posted on Amazon.com.

For example someone wrote about Lord of the Flies: “I am obsessed with Survivor, so I thought it would be fun. WRONG!!! It is incredibly boring and disgusting. I was very much disturbed when I found young children killing each other. I think that anyone with a conscience would agree with me.”

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[la-directora.livejournal.com]

I was very much disturbed when I found young children killing each other. I think that anyone with a conscience would agree with me.

This is one of my biggest pet peeves - people who don't undersand the concept of FICTION! I have these friends who won't watch "The English Patient" because "adultery is so disgusting." I asked them if they liked the movie "Silence of the Lambs". They said yes. I said, "Ah, so cannibalism and murder are fine, but adultery is disgusting. Got it." Enjoying a work of fiction has NOTHING to do with approving of every action that takes place in it. Sheesh.

[rainbear.livejournal.com]

In response to the original commenter on Amazon...

"...here's yer sign." (http://www.mistupid.com/people/page013.htm)

[dariodevil.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, in the DVD section, you'll find cinematic abortions like I Spit on Your Grave has garnered four and five star ratings.

Mind you, I like trashy films.

It is art; it's not a slasher flick; it's not meant for entertainment.

Says the guy who clearly enjoys the borderline unwatchable rape/exploitation film.

This is why I just don't listen to reviews, except those of my friends or reliable acquaintences...

And I'm surprised a Survivor fan can read.

/rant