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Post #256137

Author
Tiptup
Parent topic
The Merits of the Prequel Trilogy and the "Saga"
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Date created
10-Nov-2006, 4:02 PM
Go-Mer, stupidly repeating the phrase "you can't please everyone" is not a valid argument in this thread whatsoever. I'm getting annoyed by it. Beauty is not invincably subjective. If someone happens to enjoy something, then there must always be an objective way in which they enjoy it, so argue on that precise, analytical basis.

Otherwise, arguing based upon public opinion can be very important. If the vast majority of people who watched Episode I were of the opinion that midichlorians were "dumb" (at least in the way they were presented in the film) then it would be more likely that the concept didn't entertain. It doesn't mean that they are correct of course, or that there aren't rare perspectives where midichlorians were fantastic from the start, but the likelyhood that they are correct is greater if they are in the majority.


Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
Tiptup, I can see what you are saying, but my point is, can't you assume Lucas intends it in the way you prefer until he actually says that's not the case?


I do that to a degree already. That doesn't mean I can't guess what he considers official based upon what he presented. I don't have to pretend that George intended it the way i wanted him to just to feel better. My life does not revolve around Star Wars and the mind of George Lucas. Does yours?