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WCDT Strips 3626 to 3630 (4th to 8th December 2017)
Case:
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--- Quote from: Tova on 05 Dec 2017, 15:18 ---Bottom line: don't be so quick to airily dismiss the opinions of an entire community. Especially the community whose existence helps to ensure that you can continue to read and discuss the very comic we're all enjoying.
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But I find it disturbing how recent society polarises itself so readily and so vehemently on so many topics, to the detriment of its own good, and this is such a good mirror of that.
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This extreme polarization on pretty much any topic is nowhere happening as badly as in the US though, undoubtedly a side effect of the fact that there are really only 2 parties (which I have always found a dubious system as a native Dutchman).
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That is also my impression, but my judgement is similarly burdened (and should therefore be taken with a grain truckload of salt) by also being a continental European ...
--- Quote from: dutchrvl on 06 Dec 2017, 05:36 ---
--- Quote from: Case on 06 Dec 2017, 02:59 ---
--- Quote from: JimC on 06 Dec 2017, 01:31 ---But I find it disturbing how recent society polarises itself so readily and so vehemently on so many topics, to the detriment of its own good, and this is such a good mirror of that.
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Funny, my (Boomer) teachers used to tell us we were creepily disengaged and unsettlingly dispassionate about politics and society and all that stuff. Which usually elicited the "Unsettling Gen-Xer grin" or the "Whatever ..."
Pendulum swinging back, I s'pose. :laugh:
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However, being passionate and engaged is not the same as being polarizing and dismissive of any and all arguments the opposite party makes.
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True dat. Then again, when in human history has the number of "passionate and engaged" people not been eclipsed by the number of enthusiastic hangers-on (or opponents) who confuse "passion & engagement" with being "polarizing and dismissive"?
pwhodges:
Global Moderator Comment Hey guys, there's a reason we have a separate area called Discuss!, so let's keep away from non-QC-related politics here.
WoaLG:
So... What kind of cereal do you think Steve likes most?
dutchrvl:
Got it, I will refrain from non-QC stuff in this thread.
OT: since JJ has indicated (perhaps seriously?) he is playing the long game with Tilly and that he has written several upcoming weeks of comics already, I am wondering whether this whole month might be one long arc revolving around Tilly. Whether that eventually results in them becoming a main part of the cast or whether they will eventually disappear again, that remains to be seen...
Thrudd:
--- Quote from: KevxD on 06 Dec 2017, 01:40 ---I'll admit my interest in Tilly has increased significantly after today's comic, there's potential in this arc yet.
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As has mine - it has taken a quantum leap to the positive.
(click to show/hide)Okay, it couldn't get worse when you are starting from zero to begin with. :-P
Seeing that JJ stated that there will be way more of Tilly for the next while gave me a sad sinking feeling deep down inside.
It may have something to do with having to deal with a similar personality type on a semi-regular basis in real life with the associated massive energy drain.
I may just have to hold off and read a small block at a time until things get less Tilly as we know them as of now. :-(
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