tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post25073985655353958..comments2023-11-03T06:12:51.960-04:00Comments on A Reader's Ramblings: Color me Offended and the Resulting Changes to A Reader's RamblingsKate E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18027865239228220755noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-17122870209032042182011-04-18T16:19:55.433-04:002011-04-18T16:19:55.433-04:00I have always been a big fan of fantasy and Sci Fi...I have always been a big fan of fantasy and Sci Fi--since I was a teen, in fact. I loved being able to escape into wild adventures into other worlds. I saw all three LOTR movies in theaters, the Star Wars, and Star Treks too, I love watching Merlin--not because of the sex but because of the fantasy... I love swords and sorcery and in fantasy we we get that adventure and magic. What I am trying to say is that while some romance is fine in fantasy and Sci fi, it is not why I watch or read those genres. I love the action and the adventure, and when the story becomes too much about the sex my interest wanes. I love these genres, but not because I am looking for some bodice rippers--I am looking for an engaging imaginative story that can transport me to adventure in another world. To imply that women only watch Sci Fi and Fantasy because they want to watch the sex is insulting, because I know a lot of us who just want a good story.Melissa @ Mel's Books and Infohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115407771547126072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-8190141830496576502011-04-15T23:50:44.533-04:002011-04-15T23:50:44.533-04:00Okay...I know there maybe some...maybe a lot of wo...Okay...I know there maybe some...maybe a lot of women out there that fall into this category. I personally know a few. However, I am not one of them. Yes, I enjoy Fantasy, Sci-fi and all the above. But I like some guts, some heart to my stories. I am totally turned off by the fluff...the hot, gratuitous sex. Yes, I am a girl...a woman...I enjoy some romance. I don't read or watch something just for the sexiness though.Tracy.Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953560209068963473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-64823469790965677692011-04-15T18:33:44.493-04:002011-04-15T18:33:44.493-04:00Oh come on!...like men don't tune into shows b...Oh come on!...like men don't tune into shows because of the sexy stuff? The irony is that I know plenty of women, myself included, who actually find shows that use gratuitous, hedonistic sex as a gimmick to be offensive and a total turnoff. I'm actually less likely to watch a show that is saturated with sex. And btw, I am also a huge fan of fantasy, sci-fi, and martial arts movies/shows/books. Th author of the article obviously doesn't know too many women (or knows only one particular type) and possesses some sexist preconceived & narrow-minded notions of what women like and look for in their entertainment.Marg @ Clockwork Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798495776647093913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-30916209405667476882011-04-15T18:28:45.547-04:002011-04-15T18:28:45.547-04:00It's interesting to hear everyones thoughts- e...It's interesting to hear everyones thoughts- especially on the idea of the "review". I'm aware that I may be over-reacting a bit by re-organizing how I personally discuss books here- but to be honest, it's an idea I've been toying with for awhile. When contacting an author/publisher I always hesitate to say I'm a reviewer, instead I say I'm a Book Blogger. Perhaps I put too much weight on the that one word and what I think it means. <br /><br />That being said I kind of dig the post title being "My Ramblings on ..." then I won't feel bad when I go off on complete tangents- which if you follow this blog at all, you know happens frequently!Kate E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18027865239228220755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-9655853721829274502011-04-15T18:18:03.614-04:002011-04-15T18:18:03.614-04:00I think that is crap that the person decided to sa...I think that is crap that the person decided to say that women couldn't possibly want to read sci-fi/fantasy unless there is a lot of sex involved. Sure romance adds to any story but the story does not need it to be interesting. <br /><br />As for reviews, I feel all reviews have a person's personal touches on them. The point of going around to the different blogs is to see what each blogger thought about the book. Sometimes this leads to many great reviews/opinions and a bought book and sometimes it doesn't.Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504096607685421368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-85505572762731939382011-04-15T16:07:19.468-04:002011-04-15T16:07:19.468-04:00Wow, that is a pretty upsetting comment. I have to...Wow, that is a pretty upsetting comment. I have to say, that people in my life (family and such) are always surprised that I like fantasy and sci-fi. It's still thought of as a guy thing. But that's definitely NO excuse for saying that the only reason a girl might like those genres is for the sexy stuff! <br /><br />And I don't think you're being hypocritical at all. You write reviews based on your opinions. That guy wrote a review with his opinions, but threw in a little sexism on the side. Totally different things.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196903315080725315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-5128768694474602052011-04-15T12:51:36.149-04:002011-04-15T12:51:36.149-04:00Ironic that the author is putting a stereotype on ...Ironic that the author is putting a stereotype on women and what we read considering the post written was very narrow minded. <br /><br />I for one very much enjoyed Eragon, LOTR and Am looking forward to the Rangers Apprentice. I don't read books for the sexy scenes and honestly prefer to read a book without those scenes. <br /><br />Thanks for posting about this, I appreciate your opinion and for standing up for what you believe in. (And doing so without degrading another person) <br />Jennifer KjovusMy Life With Books - Jennifer K Jovushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556830006820975892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-25539259052478328182011-04-15T12:45:22.671-04:002011-04-15T12:45:22.671-04:00Thanks Darby! I think there are far more Geek Girl...Thanks Darby! I think there are far more Geek Girls out there then the reviewers realizes (although I'm sure she will here from most of them!)<br /><br />As far as my blog changes- I figure I can't call her out for disguising her opinions as a journalistic review and then do the same thing here- although I hope I never insult a whole group of people by tossing out broad generalizations like she did! (And if I do, I hope someone drags me away from the computer, because it's probably time for a break!)Kate E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18027865239228220755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890007815938715673.post-85198195035527701592011-04-15T12:32:11.420-04:002011-04-15T12:32:11.420-04:00Amen, sister! I've actually read the entire se...Amen, sister! I've actually read the entire series and appreciated Martin's monumental world-building and complex characters. Heck, my favorite part is the appendix where he explains the mottos and symbols. Shades of Tolkien, indeed! I generally skipped the more "steamy" scenes because they weren't why I read these kinds of books.<br /><br />Concerning book bloggers: As an author, I think book bloggers have every right to say whatever they want about a book. <br />It's their blog. <br />It's their right. <br />It's their responsibility.<br /><br />Now, can someone please give me a hand off my soapbox. Thank you kindly.Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.com