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Still, it is good to see that themes such as these are more prevalent in other works by Mr. Sanderson. I feared for some time that this sanitation was somehow related to his personal beliefs, to some idea that it was sinful (what do I know?) to put such things on paper for others to read. I hope he knows that internal observations about various people's calves, bosoms and shoulders is an important part of Robert Jordan's narrative style.

oh they most definitely are.  Brandon's big thing is that he want everything to be helping the plot and story along. In Mistborn, I just dont think it would have added much. It doesnt have to do with his personal religion, its more of a "does this actually fit here?" kind of thing.  Just remember, more sexuality (in any form) doesn't make a story better or more realistic just because it is there. I still maintain there needs to be a plot-centric point to it all.

As for the YA feel, I 'm not sure I completely agree. I mean, YA isnt tame. In fact it is often way worse than adult stuff. It's all in the context.

As for WoT, of course he will be faithful to the Jordan-style observations. He has mentioned it before, and he actually mentioned it to be over dinner once (we have general discussions on the place of sex in novels periodically).  Have no fear.

Ookla isnt my boss, and i doubt he wants to torture himself by working where I do...it's...awful... /cry

Oh i think some tangentially related material is ok, but we are to the point where we are arguing religion and sex - two subjects that people can never agree on - just like pizza toppings. The thing that bothers me is a perceived tone to some of your responses. They can seem condescending and rude. this just seems like endless bickering using reworded arguments. I participated, so im just as guilty as the rest, but there's no point to it anymore.


Shaggy - that's crazy they teach Latin there. Of course, I came from Sacramento where the education system doesnt really exist...

Marsh likes marshmallow pizza, and he thinks the aroma is sexy.  See.  I'm totally fine.

Steve, we DID go out for pizza at Worldcon. Or at least we ate pizza simultaneously at the same location. And I like pepperoni, but as it was one of THOSE types of pizza places where it's easier to eat quickly if you just order plain cheese, that's what I got.

that's right, you were with us at the hole-in-the-wall-utterly-awesome-place.

/high-five

...just preposterous.

oh yeah?! well, as they say in Scrubs, "So is your face." (Works every time...heh).

(good job on the Female Pink Unicorn, by the way. lets not be sexist here.)

Quote from: Ookla The Mok on January 28, 2009, 07:20:37 PM

Cynewulf, I see you're ignoring substantive replies to your claims. If you're going to do that, you should just stop posting in the thread. No one here is interested in you using it as a pulpit instead of a discussion thread.

If you're going to bash Cynewulf, spread the love. Plenty of other comments definately had the feel of the "holier than thou" attitude.

my Pink Unicorn is holier than thou, and he (yes, he) says that a cheese pizza is permissible since that's the kind my wife will often eat.

dont worry, dogs and cats dont taste bad, and i never died from it.

Cynewulf, I see you're ignoring substantive replies to your claims. If you're going to do that, you should just stop posting in the thread. No one here is interested in you using it as a pulpit instead of a discussion thread.

yes, yes, Ookla, but what pizza toppings do you favor? i dont think you and I went out for pizza in Denver, or i'd already know.

Though really, we all know that sausage and mushrooms is the way to go. Sausage can also be substituted for bacon.

bacon is full of win.  Dan Wells would agree.

It is amusing to hear something as mundane as pre- or extramarital sex being referenced as a "risk".

saying that sex is mundane is a very desensitized view of something that many consider sacred. opening yourself up to the degree that you are willing to share that level of intimacy with someone is definitely a risk.

besides, this has nothing to do with Pink Unicorns.  lets get back on topic.