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You are absolutely wrong. Tom Send a noteboard - 02/12/2010 04:53:52 AM
"Suspension of disbelief" is the ability to ignore the obviously false elements in any work of fiction in order to become invested emotionally in the work of fiction.

Hell, even wikipedia realizes that it is needed for "any storytelling".

Suspension of disbelief is required for ANY work of fiction. ANY WORK OF FICTION. LET ME REPEAT: ANY WORK OF FICTION.
Political correctness is the pettiest form of casuistry.

ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius

Ummaka qinnassa nīk!

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Easy life of Lightside heroes and pathetic incompetence of the Shadow - so what's new in Wot... Shannow - 28/11/2010 03:38:14 PM 3117 Views
Re: Easy life of Lightside heroes and pathetic incompetence of the Shadow - so what's new in Wot... Lo'oris - 28/11/2010 04:05:48 PM 1734 Views
Re: Easy life of Lightside heroes and pathetic incompetence of the Shadow - so what's new in Wot... moratcorlm - 29/11/2010 12:27:27 AM 1681 Views
Re: Easy life of Lightside heroes and pathetic incompetence of the Shadow - so what's new in Wot... Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 12:36:49 AM 1640 Views
Re: Easy life of Lightside heroes and pathetic incompetence of the Shadow - so what's new in Wot... moratcorlm - 29/11/2010 01:59:18 AM 1675 Views
Yes, she still lets herself be ruled by her desire to control everything Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 02:39:34 AM 1641 Views
I vote it has come to pass Comet Sedai - 29/11/2010 02:48:26 AM 1491 Views
*facepalm* - good point, not sure how I missed that. *NM* Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 03:12:00 AM 878 Views
Re: I vote it has come to pass Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 09:42:51 AM 1494 Views
Prophecy never said she would be angry at the time, Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 11:36:53 AM 1575 Views
lol true, gg *NM* Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 11:52:54 AM 861 Views
Re: Easy life of Lightside heroes and pathetic incompetence of the Shadow - so what's new in Wot... lodlom - 28/11/2010 04:43:46 PM 1650 Views
Re: Easy life of Lightside heroes and pathetic incompetence of the Shadow - so what's new in Wot... Lo'oris - 28/11/2010 04:49:23 PM 1643 Views
Aviendha's vision doesn't automatically mean the Light will win Ava - 28/11/2010 05:32:56 PM 1907 Views
She doesn't even see that. The arches just show a possibility. LadyLorraine - 29/11/2010 07:12:05 PM 1448 Views
Indeed Sidious - 28/11/2010 06:16:41 PM 1536 Views
am i the only one who acknowledges that it's a jerk deal for jerks newyorkersedai - 28/11/2010 08:00:23 PM 1773 Views
i think most people feel that way Sidious - 29/11/2010 09:06:44 AM 1591 Views
I agree with you darius_sedai - 05/12/2010 05:13:38 PM 1373 Views
Re: am i the only one who acknowledges that it's a jerk deal for jerks RugbyPlayingAshaman - 29/11/2010 06:40:18 PM 1518 Views
And in the interest of fairness, SH should've been all up in Osangar's intimate business newyorkersedai - 29/11/2010 11:34:21 PM 1578 Views
Agreed. The series is formulaic and predictable, and even I expected a few more twists. Tom - 28/11/2010 07:47:10 PM 1670 Views
Good reading for adrenaline junkies, maybe. *NM* moratcorlm - 29/11/2010 12:32:53 AM 936 Views
I'm sure that all the men Ituralde lost would agree with you about it being a breeze -_- Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 12:32:56 AM 1491 Views
Byar was compulsed Comet Sedai - 29/11/2010 12:46:01 AM 1844 Views
I agree that he was part of Graendal's plan, but Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 02:16:45 AM 1472 Views
Re: I agree that he was part of Graendal's plan, but Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 09:44:05 AM 1419 Views
Re: Byar was compulsed Vidarfe - 29/11/2010 12:54:38 PM 1804 Views
Re: Byar was compulsed Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 12:59:31 PM 1516 Views
Re: Byar was compulsed Vidarfe - 29/11/2010 01:10:18 PM 1612 Views
He disbelieves in the Heroes guttering flame - 29/11/2010 03:33:27 PM 1451 Views
I think that's his mind deceiving itself LadyLorraine - 29/11/2010 07:19:05 PM 1554 Views
I didn't say he was necessarily Compulsed guttering flame - 30/11/2010 07:40:51 AM 1447 Views
Do we have his reaction to the Heroes themselves? LadyLorraine - 30/11/2010 11:55:42 AM 1527 Views
Re: Do we have his reaction to the Heroes themselves? guttering flame - 30/11/2010 12:05:44 PM 1391 Views
he makes no mention of the Heroes. LadyLorraine - 30/11/2010 10:42:13 PM 1524 Views
They did get another thing right Fox and Ravens - 29/11/2010 12:40:52 AM 1515 Views
Not Mat's fault, really - Verin didn't rehash her opinion of him. Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 02:18:17 AM 1465 Views
It's the WOT Red Shirt syndrome ajfurst - 29/11/2010 04:29:12 AM 1603 Views
I don't want everyone to win and end up happily ever after though. moratcorlm - 29/11/2010 04:33:06 AM 1481 Views
The disney ending is not realistic - or at least not as believable ajfurst - 29/11/2010 04:41:04 AM 1621 Views
Re: The disney ending is not realistic - or at least not as believable Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 09:50:26 AM 1590 Views
You, good sir, are Team Aan'allein - 30/11/2010 06:53:49 PM 1438 Views
I also think Lan will be saved right before the end. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 29/11/2010 06:50:34 PM 1411 Views
Re: I also think Lan will be saved right before the end. Itachi - 30/11/2010 01:47:27 AM 1564 Views
It's a well told story with fun characters overall, but it's definitely not "War & Peace" RugbyPlayingAshaman - 29/11/2010 06:33:12 PM 1589 Views
+1 *NM* Tom - 29/11/2010 07:18:13 PM 793 Views
it is. I love it anyways, though LadyLorraine - 29/11/2010 07:23:24 PM 1388 Views
War and Peace was very thematic moratcorlm - 30/11/2010 05:00:30 AM 1832 Views
Doublethink for the win! *NM* guttering flame - 30/11/2010 07:35:20 AM 840 Views
Re: War and Peace was very thematic Lo'oris - 30/11/2010 09:35:50 AM 1475 Views
I'm not really sure if or why any reader would need to suspend disbelief to enjoy WoT RugbyPlayingAshaman - 30/11/2010 10:31:49 PM 1474 Views
I've always thought of this series (and fantasy in general) are a bit like Aesop's Fables LadyLorraine - 30/11/2010 10:44:09 PM 1388 Views
Please tell me what drugs you're on Tom - 01/12/2010 04:04:39 AM 1571 Views
It's called 'reality' - I agree with LadyLorraine & Moratcorlm RugbyPlayingAshaman - 01/12/2010 07:57:35 PM 1472 Views
You are absolutely wrong. Tom - 02/12/2010 04:53:52 AM 1454 Views
You are incorrect - you should read the definition you reference before posting it. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 02/12/2010 04:19:16 PM 1585 Views
No, I read the ENTIRE article, unlike you. You have to scroll down a bit. Tom - 02/12/2010 05:47:13 PM 1379 Views
No, you need to read and comprehend. That was a THEORY. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 02/12/2010 07:11:01 PM 1294 Views
It's really very simple. Tom - 04/12/2010 12:31:16 AM 1628 Views
mk, I think I understand more what you meant now after reading this exchange LadyLorraine - 05/12/2010 05:42:47 AM 1473 Views
I still don't agree; sorry. I don't think this theory applies to everyone. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 06/12/2010 05:30:41 PM 1590 Views
No, those are disbeliefs that you must suspend. LadyLorraine - 01/12/2010 08:18:25 PM 1379 Views
You have to feel the characters are somehow believable to empathize with them. Tom - 02/12/2010 01:05:29 AM 1448 Views
I don't see how WoT's writing (Before, or now) prevents that LadyLorraine - 02/12/2010 04:12:54 AM 1270 Views
I'm not arguing that it necessarily does for everyone, just that YOU HAVE TO SUSPEND DISBELIEF Tom - 02/12/2010 04:48:51 AM 1459 Views
That's a load of crap... fionwe1987 - 02/12/2010 06:03:13 AM 1636 Views
Sure moratcorlm - 01/12/2010 01:30:03 AM 1405 Views
Black Tower Itachi - 30/11/2010 01:50:29 AM 1388 Views
Re: Black Tower RAAM - 30/11/2010 01:57:48 AM 1544 Views
No, the worst case scenario is that the entire tower becomes 13+13'd and fights for the Shadow Lord Haart - 30/11/2010 04:03:07 AM 1351 Views
I agree with everything. Avendesora - 30/11/2010 01:37:11 PM 1719 Views
Hopper's death... oh god... saangrealsmoker - 01/12/2010 01:00:12 AM 1668 Views
while i miss hopper RAAM - 02/12/2010 04:19:28 AM 1436 Views
Re: while i miss hopper saangrealsmoker - 02/12/2010 05:30:52 PM 1549 Views
Hopper wasn't that important, either, though. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 03/12/2010 02:32:10 PM 1325 Views
Re: Hopper wasn't that important, either, though. Lo'oris - 03/12/2010 03:10:54 PM 1379 Views
It would be awesome if it were, though. BlackAdder - 03/12/2010 04:41:42 PM 1512 Views
Re: It would be awesome if it were, though. saangrealsmoker - 04/12/2010 09:54:09 PM 1464 Views
Hopper Aes Sedai - 05/12/2010 07:07:44 AM 1337 Views
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