Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT January 9-13, 2012 (2096-2100)
Sylentknight:
Regardless of what happened, I'm hoping that if Marten's behavior is discussed among the characters that we we see the same "grayness" to what he did being right or wrong as has apparently been represented in the forum. It would be uncharacteristically wise, if not hypocritical, if everyone in the cast saw Marten's behavior as wrong. Considering the difference in personalities and the experiences of everyone, there should be those who understand why Marten behaved like he did while not agreeing with said behavior. The same way it is in the forum.
Everyone in agreement would be boring and too simple.
sitnspin:
Why are people acting like Padma treated Marten badly? Or "used" him? She behaved in a way consistent with the parameters established at the beginning of their involvement. They were not dating, they were not boyfriend and girlfriend. They were two adults who decided to hook up temporarily. There was no emotional obligation. "OMG, she wanted a booty call after not talking for a week!" The whole relationship has been one long booty call. That was the point.
Both misread the others intentions. In his attempt to play it cool, he came off as NOT wanting anything more, so she assumed it wasn't. I can not see how she can be faulted for that. It struck me that she was starting to feel something for him, but if she believed he didn't feel the same way, avoiding him and moving the departure date back up is a perfectly reasonable response. Should she have been more straightforward with her feelings? Possibly, but we have the advantage of knowing Marten for years, she does not. She read his behavior at face value.
I wouldn't go so far as to say his final response was asshole-ish, but it was childish and petty. I can't say I entirely blame him for it, it was a very human response, but understanding it doesn't make it any less passive-aggressive and immature.
Tova:
The interesting part was where Marten fished for reassurance from Faye that what he did was OK; I'm glad she did not oblige.
Overkillengine:
They're pretty much both at fault for how this turned out.
Marten wanted more going in but didn't say it openly.
Padma ended up wanting more but didn't say it openly.
It all comes down to a simple principle; be clear about what you want or don't be surprised if you don't get it.
Is it cold in here?:
I wonder what Hannelore will say? She has proven remarkably insightful in the past, and paradoxically the voice of reason.
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