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Reasons people should not read novels

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Blackie Chan
 
Reply Wed 13 Oct, 2004 07:44 pm
Alot of people I know are into reading novels. For my amusement, I've always wanted to start an argument with one of them to convince them that they shouldnt' read novels.

My problem is I can only come up with one reason: it's a waste of time. My argument would be that by reading a novel you are spending a lot of time (hours) on one story. That time could be used wisely by doing other things with that time.

Can you think of other reasons why people should not read novels?
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edgarblythe
 
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Reply Wed 13 Oct, 2004 07:58 pm
Not a one.
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InfraBlue
 
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Reply Wed 13 Oct, 2004 09:17 pm
Yeah, they could be doing other things instead like watching tv.
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colorbook
 
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Reply Wed 13 Oct, 2004 09:22 pm
I enjoy reading...I can't think of any reason for anyone not to read a book.
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Linkat
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 07:28 am
They could be on the computer playing video games, or on the internet looking at porn or on AK2.
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 07:46 am
Maybe if you made it clear what you would be doing with that extra time, your argument might be more clear. As it stands, I see no reason to not read novels, or read, period.
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Linkat
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 08:37 am
They are illiterate.
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Bella Dea
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 09:27 am
Reading stimulates your mind, expands vocabulary (even trashy romance novels at times) and broadens your horizons. Why wouldn't you read?

Children who read early do better in school later. Go figure.
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Synonymph
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 09:30 am
"Alot of people I know are into reading novels."

"Alot" is not proper usage.
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Bella Dea
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 10:54 am
Cinnesthesia wrote:
"Alot of people I know are into reading novels."

"Alot" is not proper usage.


Perhaps if he read more, he'd know that :wink:
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 11:48 am
Cinnesthesia wrote:
"Alot of people I know are into reading novels."

"Alot" is not proper usage.


Now that's funny. Laughing

Grr...arrgh...I miss my English teachers, in all sincerity. Mrs. cav just 'represented' at the local drive for literacy. Kids should read, that's the bottom line for me. If it isn't a novel, try reading poetry or short stories. If that interests you more, then carpe diem, 'sieze the day'. Don't dismiss novels though. Mad skills be needed to write them properly.
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kickycan
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 11:57 am
Reeding's dum. It maeks my hed hert reel bad.
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InfraBlue
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 07:41 pm
Yous don't know nothin'.
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Seed
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 07:48 pm
I dont think he doesnt like reading... i think he just wants to bug his friends who are into reading novels
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kickycan
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 07:54 pm
You are probably right, Seed. But it's fun to mess with people, isn't it?
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Seed
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 07:58 pm
oh its by far one of my favorite hobbies...
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kickycan
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 08:03 pm
That's why I like you, Seed. Smile
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Seed
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 08:05 pm
its always nice to be part of the in crowd... and Kicky, i like you cus you're a no nonsense kinda person... that cig says it all
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kickycan
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 08:07 pm
Thanks, Seed. Now let's go break some people's balls on the sex threads!
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cavfancier
 
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Reply Thu 14 Oct, 2004 08:08 pm
Please tell me I likes to messs wif peeple...then I feel validatid...
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