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> Gosh, I don't recall saying that he was my bitch. Really. Can you point out where I did? Sure, here you go: > has shown not only not-shame, but active antip

> Gosh, I don't recall saying that he was my bitch. Really. Can you point out where I did? Sure, here you go: > has shown not only not-shame, but active antipathy to those who have the temerity to call him out on his irresponsibility.

javajosh 14y ago
Actually, that's calling him out precisely for his mistake - not admitting his irresponsibility, and shamelessly attacking those who've pointed it out. Can you think of any other author who's done this? Gaiman's piece is riddled with holes, and is a rather obvious partisan piece - writers unite and all that. Intriguingly, even within that piece, Gaiman reveals that he felt bad about blowing his deadline, something that GRRM not only hasn't revealed, but has attacked people for wondering why not. There is actually a good reason for readers to prefer writers who demonstrate some sense of responsibility for finishing what they start. Writers that do not demonstrate a sense of responsibility do not seem to actually finish their work. And whatever Gaiman or Martin say, there is a (at least weak) contract between author and reader that the writer will finish a series that he begins. If the author does not want to make that contract, then he is free to write a stand-alone novel, and then write sequels as he likes.
- masklinn 14y ago
  > that's calling him out precisely for his mistake - not admitting his irresponsibility By deciding that him taking time writing his book and not living as a hermit is "a mistake" and "irresponsible" you — and others in your situation — are very much calling him your bitch. > Can you think of any other author who's done this? Erm... yeah? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan Here's a second one for the same price: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Knuth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Knuth And a third one because why not: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazushi_Hagiwara http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazushi_Hagiwara > something that GRRM not only hasn't revealed At this point, does GRRM even have deadlines? > And whatever Gaiman or Martin say, there is a (at least weak) contract between author and reader that the writer will finish a series that he begins. No, there is not. > If the author does not want to make that contract, then he is free to write a stand-alone novel, and then write sequels as he likes. That doesn't make a lick of sense, the author could fucking be hit by a bus tomorrow and you as a reader would be left in the cold just the same, except without the ability to find shit to bitch about. Here's an idea if you don't like waiting and the risk that includes: only read finished series. There, you're done, the advice is free and have a nice day.

javajosh 14y ago

Actually, that's calling him out precisely for his mistake - not admitting his irresponsibility, and shamelessly attacking those who've pointed it out. Can you think of any other author who's done this? Gaiman's piece is riddled with holes, and is a rather obvious partisan piece - writers unite and all that. Intriguingly, even within that piece, Gaiman reveals that he felt bad about blowing his deadline, something that GRRM not only hasn't revealed, but has attacked people for wondering why not. There is actually a good reason for readers to prefer writers who demonstrate some sense of responsibility for finishing what they start. Writers that do not demonstrate a sense of responsibility do not seem to actually finish their work. And whatever Gaiman or Martin say, there is a (at least weak) contract between author and reader that the writer will finish a series that he begins. If the author does not want to make that contract, then he is free to write a stand-alone novel, and then write sequels as he likes.

masklinn 14y ago
> that's calling him out precisely for his mistake - not admitting his irresponsibility By deciding that him taking time writing his book and not living as a hermit is "a mistake" and "irresponsible" you — and others in your situation — are very much calling him your bitch. > Can you think of any other author who's done this? Erm... yeah? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan Here's a second one for the same price: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Knuth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Knuth And a third one because why not: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazushi_Hagiwara http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazushi_Hagiwara > something that GRRM not only hasn't revealed At this point, does GRRM even have deadlines? > And whatever Gaiman or Martin say, there is a (at least weak) contract between author and reader that the writer will finish a series that he begins. No, there is not. > If the author does not want to make that contract, then he is free to write a stand-alone novel, and then write sequels as he likes. That doesn't make a lick of sense, the author could fucking be hit by a bus tomorrow and you as a reader would be left in the cold just the same, except without the ability to find shit to bitch about. Here's an idea if you don't like waiting and the risk that includes: only read finished series. There, you're done, the advice is free and have a nice day.