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<blockquote data-quote="BookTenTiger" data-source="post: 8526763" data-attributes="member: 6685541"><p>I see you saying two things here (and correct me if I'm misinterpreting):</p><p></p><p>1) critiques of the past should include both positives and negatives</p><p></p><p>2) you are bothered by the smug attitude of those who critique the past</p><p></p><p></p><p>While I agree with the spirit of #1, I'm not sure it's appropriate for every discussion, especially in the context of the Artist and their Art. For example, if we are discussing Gygax's comments on "nits and love," I don't know that it's appropriate to balance out a racist quotation with positive remarks. On the other hand, if we are analyzing what made original D&D different than 5e, that's an appropriate discussion to have both positive and negative critiques.</p><p></p><p>For #2, I also get turned off by smug attitudes in any discussion! But it's not really something we have much control of online. One thing I try to do is lewd by example, making sure my own posts are the kinds of posts I would want directed at me (I am not always successful here, but I try). It's also impossible to read true intonation on a forum, so as much as I can I try to assume positive intent. If something seems insulting to me, I'll ask myself, "If they meant this in a non insulting way, how would it read?" Then maybe I'll realize I was reading too much into it, or maybe I'll realize that they really are being rude!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BookTenTiger, post: 8526763, member: 6685541"] I see you saying two things here (and correct me if I'm misinterpreting): 1) critiques of the past should include both positives and negatives 2) you are bothered by the smug attitude of those who critique the past While I agree with the spirit of #1, I'm not sure it's appropriate for every discussion, especially in the context of the Artist and their Art. For example, if we are discussing Gygax's comments on "nits and love," I don't know that it's appropriate to balance out a racist quotation with positive remarks. On the other hand, if we are analyzing what made original D&D different than 5e, that's an appropriate discussion to have both positive and negative critiques. For #2, I also get turned off by smug attitudes in any discussion! But it's not really something we have much control of online. One thing I try to do is lewd by example, making sure my own posts are the kinds of posts I would want directed at me (I am not always successful here, but I try). It's also impossible to read true intonation on a forum, so as much as I can I try to assume positive intent. If something seems insulting to me, I'll ask myself, "If they meant this in a non insulting way, how would it read?" Then maybe I'll realize I was reading too much into it, or maybe I'll realize that they really are being rude! [/QUOTE]
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