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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 2869 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 1530 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 1430 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 1415 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 1448 Views
Yes, she still lets herself be ruled by her desire to control everything Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 02:39:34 AM 1404 Views
I vote it has come to pass Comet Sedai - 29/11/2010 02:48:26 AM 1271 Views
*facepalm* - good point, not sure how I missed that. *NM* Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 03:12:00 AM 765 Views
Re: I vote it has come to pass Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 09:42:51 AM 1268 Views
Prophecy never said she would be angry at the time, Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 11:36:53 AM 1334 Views
lol true, gg *NM* Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 11:52:54 AM 748 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 1445 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 1388 Views
Aviendha's vision doesn't automatically mean the Light will win Ava - 28/11/2010 05:32:56 PM 1691 Views
She doesn't even see that. The arches just show a possibility. LadyLorraine - 29/11/2010 07:12:05 PM 1238 Views
Indeed Sidious - 28/11/2010 06:16:41 PM 1333 Views
am i the only one who acknowledges that it's a jerk deal for jerks newyorkersedai - 28/11/2010 08:00:23 PM 1544 Views
i think most people feel that way Sidious - 29/11/2010 09:06:44 AM 1367 Views
I agree with you darius_sedai - 05/12/2010 05:13:38 PM 1156 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 1295 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 1329 Views
Agreed. The series is formulaic and predictable, and even I expected a few more twists. Tom - 28/11/2010 07:47:10 PM 1415 Views
Good reading for adrenaline junkies, maybe. *NM* moratcorlm - 29/11/2010 12:32:53 AM 803 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 1288 Views
Byar was compulsed Comet Sedai - 29/11/2010 12:46:01 AM 1613 Views
I agree that he was part of Graendal's plan, but Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 02:16:45 AM 1261 Views
Re: I agree that he was part of Graendal's plan, but Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 09:44:05 AM 1225 Views
Re: Byar was compulsed Vidarfe - 29/11/2010 12:54:38 PM 1562 Views
Re: Byar was compulsed Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 12:59:31 PM 1285 Views
Re: Byar was compulsed Vidarfe - 29/11/2010 01:10:18 PM 1360 Views
He disbelieves in the Heroes guttering flame - 29/11/2010 03:33:27 PM 1247 Views
I think that's his mind deceiving itself LadyLorraine - 29/11/2010 07:19:05 PM 1310 Views
I didn't say he was necessarily Compulsed guttering flame - 30/11/2010 07:40:51 AM 1218 Views
Do we have his reaction to the Heroes themselves? LadyLorraine - 30/11/2010 11:55:42 AM 1320 Views
Re: Do we have his reaction to the Heroes themselves? guttering flame - 30/11/2010 12:05:44 PM 1183 Views
he makes no mention of the Heroes. LadyLorraine - 30/11/2010 10:42:13 PM 1301 Views
They did get another thing right Fox and Ravens - 29/11/2010 12:40:52 AM 1292 Views
Not Mat's fault, really - Verin didn't rehash her opinion of him. Lord Haart - 29/11/2010 02:18:17 AM 1252 Views
It's the WOT Red Shirt syndrome ajfurst - 29/11/2010 04:29:12 AM 1381 Views
I don't want everyone to win and end up happily ever after though. moratcorlm - 29/11/2010 04:33:06 AM 1275 Views
The disney ending is not realistic - or at least not as believable ajfurst - 29/11/2010 04:41:04 AM 1409 Views
Re: The disney ending is not realistic - or at least not as believable Lo'oris - 29/11/2010 09:50:26 AM 1380 Views
You, good sir, are Team Aan'allein - 30/11/2010 06:53:49 PM 1195 Views
I also think Lan will be saved right before the end. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 29/11/2010 06:50:34 PM 1177 Views
Re: I also think Lan will be saved right before the end. Itachi - 30/11/2010 01:47:27 AM 1282 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 1388 Views
+1 *NM* Tom - 29/11/2010 07:18:13 PM 686 Views
it is. I love it anyways, though LadyLorraine - 29/11/2010 07:23:24 PM 1185 Views
War and Peace was very thematic moratcorlm - 30/11/2010 05:00:30 AM 1629 Views
Doublethink for the win! *NM* guttering flame - 30/11/2010 07:35:20 AM 726 Views
Re: War and Peace was very thematic Lo'oris - 30/11/2010 09:35:50 AM 1248 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 1244 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 1173 Views
Please tell me what drugs you're on Tom - 01/12/2010 04:04:39 AM 1351 Views
It's called 'reality' - I agree with LadyLorraine & Moratcorlm RugbyPlayingAshaman - 01/12/2010 07:57:35 PM 1259 Views
You are absolutely wrong. Tom - 02/12/2010 04:53:52 AM 1230 Views
You are incorrect - you should read the definition you reference before posting it. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 02/12/2010 04:19:16 PM 1364 Views
No, I read the ENTIRE article, unlike you. You have to scroll down a bit. Tom - 02/12/2010 05:47:13 PM 1149 Views
No, you need to read and comprehend. That was a THEORY. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 02/12/2010 07:11:01 PM 1074 Views
It's really very simple. Tom - 04/12/2010 12:31:16 AM 1386 Views
mk, I think I understand more what you meant now after reading this exchange LadyLorraine - 05/12/2010 05:42:47 AM 1265 Views
I still don't agree; sorry. I don't think this theory applies to everyone. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 06/12/2010 05:30:41 PM 1372 Views
No, those are disbeliefs that you must suspend. LadyLorraine - 01/12/2010 08:18:25 PM 1158 Views
You have to feel the characters are somehow believable to empathize with them. Tom - 02/12/2010 01:05:29 AM 1218 Views
I don't see how WoT's writing (Before, or now) prevents that LadyLorraine - 02/12/2010 04:12:54 AM 1064 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 1253 Views
That's a load of crap... fionwe1987 - 02/12/2010 06:03:13 AM 1397 Views
Sure moratcorlm - 01/12/2010 01:30:03 AM 1192 Views
Black Tower Itachi - 30/11/2010 01:50:29 AM 1167 Views
Re: Black Tower RAAM - 30/11/2010 01:57:48 AM 1315 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 1131 Views
I agree with everything. Avendesora - 30/11/2010 01:37:11 PM 1486 Views
Hopper's death... oh god... saangrealsmoker - 01/12/2010 01:00:12 AM 1436 Views
while i miss hopper RAAM - 02/12/2010 04:19:28 AM 1201 Views
Re: while i miss hopper saangrealsmoker - 02/12/2010 05:30:52 PM 1311 Views
Hopper wasn't that important, either, though. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 03/12/2010 02:32:10 PM 1128 Views
Re: Hopper wasn't that important, either, though. Lo'oris - 03/12/2010 03:10:54 PM 1159 Views
It would be awesome if it were, though. BlackAdder - 03/12/2010 04:41:42 PM 1286 Views
Re: It would be awesome if it were, though. saangrealsmoker - 04/12/2010 09:54:09 PM 1264 Views
Hopper Aes Sedai - 05/12/2010 07:07:44 AM 1125 Views
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