Knock it off mate (the bold part). People who want to ‘defend’ the film - or just talk about what they enjoyed etc about it certainly can on here - so enough of the _“without being drunk of their mind” shite.
I was being flippant and not directing it towards anybody specific. Somewhat strange that light jabs at most Star Wars content in other threads goes unnoticed and unstopped but gets immidiately smacked down in a ST thread over a silly exaggerated remark. If I had a dollar for every snarky comment directed my way on here for liking the prequels I’d be rich. I believe this is the opinions thread, not the “praise TROS thread,” unless I’m mistaken?
As already stated to you… criticism of the films are welcome (there is quite a bit in here and in the other review/opinion threads) - yet criticism, denigrating or attacking people who have a different opinion… not so much.
The ‘what-aboutism’ doesn’t wash - if someone is taking shots at you over your posts liking the Prequels let a moderator know - it doesn’t give you an excuse to make similar comments like that yourself.
People like different things - you don’t have to be uncivil about people who enjoy stuff… that you seemingly can’t comprehend.
Again, I was being flippant and it wasn’t meant as an attack. I don’t care if someone likes the movie, I just find it so atrocious that I cannot believe there’s any merit to be found within it. Is that better?
If jokes aren’t allowed I’ll be happy to refrain from making one again and apologise if it was taken to be overly aggressive, as that was not my intention.
No… who said jokes are not allowed? Of course they are - yet we both know that is not what you were saying in your post. To claim what you said as a ‘joke’ - and infer that they are not allowed… well, I thought you were better than that.
If you were being flippant - then use an emoticon or make it clear that you are flippant or ironic etc.
But I am sure the members here who have to be “drunk out of their mind” to ‘defend’ or talk positively about the film (or parts of it) appreciate the ‘apology’ - nice one! 😃
You posting “I just find it so atrocious that I cannot believe there’s any merit to be found within it.” - yeah, not a problem with it - though could maybe go into some detail or with an explanation as to what you found so atrocious?
Or if conversing with someone who does likes film - or aspects of it - try and see their point of view, even if you disagree with it? Maybe you’ll both learn something from each other and the others around you - instead of this ‘defend and attack’ and ‘making blanket statements’ mentality which seems so prevalent in fandom of late.
Ultimately, it is up to you…
but this is a bit of an over-reaction to being told to simply knock it off over ‘a joke’ (as you now claim), yes?
Any questions or issues feel free to PM me with them.