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Kalessin · 03-05-2002, 02:30 PM

Nice reply. In the end, it's your point that "in music what sounds best is best". ie. whatever I/ we/ you/ like best is therefore the best for each of us. The primacy of subjectivity. While I disagree, I understand and respect your worldview.

... "if I consider one book or piece of music better than another, that is equivelant to saying that I like it more". OK, that's for you. But NOT for me. I don't accept the primacy of subjective evaluation. So you can't assume MY value judgements are an indication of what I like best. We're different - and life's more interesting that way!

Other than that, your passion for RPGs has reminded of many happy days. I also remember arguing passionately with my elders that American comics (we're talking early 70s onwards here) were a valid art form, and I remember vividly how frustrating and oppressive the counter-arguments seemed to me. No-one changed my mind then, and I don't expect to change yours. I certainly have no wish to be more insufferable and patronising than I have been already! So thanks for reminding me ... I agree without reservation that human (ie. not video game) RPGs can be a wonderful and stimulating pastime - I'm almost tempted to get back into it - and I commend the conscientious approach at worldbuilding that you are undertaking.

I've really enjoyed this discussion, my compliments to you [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Peace

03-05-2002, 02:30 PM	#1
Kalessin Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Earthsea, or London Posts: 175	Nice reply. In the end, it's your point that "in music what sounds best is best". ie. whatever I/ we/ you/ like best is therefore the best for each of us. The primacy of subjectivity. While I disagree, I understand and respect your worldview. ... "if I consider one book or piece of music better than another, that is equivelant to saying that I like it more". OK, that's for you. But NOT for me. I don't accept the primacy of subjective evaluation. So you can't assume MY value judgements are an indication of what I like best. We're different - and life's more interesting that way! Other than that, your passion for RPGs has reminded of many happy days. I also remember arguing passionately with my elders that American comics (we're talking early 70s onwards here) were a valid art form, and I remember vividly how frustrating and oppressive the counter-arguments seemed to me. No-one changed my mind then, and I don't expect to change yours. I certainly have no wish to be more insufferable and patronising than I have been already! So thanks for reminding me ... I agree without reservation that human (ie. not video game) RPGs can be a wonderful and stimulating pastime - I'm almost tempted to get back into it - and I commend the conscientious approach at worldbuilding that you are undertaking. I've really enjoyed this discussion, my compliments to you [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Peace