tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521694510942639.post2165384794189319591..comments2023-09-05T04:26:00.252-07:00Comments on My Life As A Geek: Gay Vs. Geek - Ender's Game ConflictGeekyfanboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06277495132632152696noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521694510942639.post-72779191429652328952013-11-02T15:33:41.887-07:002013-11-02T15:33:41.887-07:00I believe that through history, there have been ma...I believe that through history, there have been many artists whose behavior would sicken the most benevolent of us in ANY society, yet their works are beautiful and inspiring. Personally I have no need to get to know Van Gogh, who we all know was in love with a prostitute and cut off his ear, but his paintings are gorgeous and evoke a love of art. MANY many artists have horrible perspectives on things, which we read about or view with varying levels of feeling horrified, but their art is excellent mana for the soul. <br /><br />That being said, I believe Ender's Game is a very good book. I have read several other Ender-related books, and enjoyed them as well. Not one of them has changed or altered my views on "gay" society; I love all my friends, and don't judge them based on their sexual preferences. I judge them based on being loving, sweet, creative, amazing, happy, interesting, compassionate, delightful people. <br /><br />OSC isn't going to change how I feel about my friends and loved ones...any more than looking at a Van Gogh painting is going to make me cut off my ear, or reading Alice in Wonderland is going to make me want to race out and become a drug addict. IF you choose to look deep into any artist's soul, you may hate and be disgusted by what you find there...so I just look at the work as objectively as possible and see how it speaks to me. <br /><br />I agree. The art should be removed from the man (or woman.)<br />xoxo JLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521694510942639.post-32421839505695240122013-11-02T10:56:42.219-07:002013-11-02T10:56:42.219-07:00I read Ender's Game a while ago, and I'll ...I read Ender's Game a while ago, and I'll admit, it was a good read. On the strength of it, I read a bunch of OSC right after, including a fascinating story about a generation ship and the drama inherent. And then I found out about the man. I refuse to support him in any way, including purchasing a ticket to the film, but if you have access to the story for free or have already paid for it, then oh well, enjoy it. The art is removed from the man. Of course, there are those of us who feel OSC is a closeted homosexual and THAT occasionally comes out, but that's a different topic. Corby Kennardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891081576090200925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521694510942639.post-26317199373871551892013-11-02T10:12:14.090-07:002013-11-02T10:12:14.090-07:00I've been conflicted as well Kenny. The traile...I've been conflicted as well Kenny. The trailers and story looks like a lot of fun and it's right up my alley. However, I feel compelled not to be connected to the creator in any way. It's not about the financial support I'd make by purchasing a ticket to the movie. My conflict is greater and is about my support of his work, adding to his success and celebrating it by participating in his results. It's true that I'd probably like the story. But there are many other things on this planet I can enjoy instead if the movie or book. I've decided that I will pass on this story. Keeping this in perspective, it's not like I'm giving up food or sleep. This is only a story and my core beliefs are more important. Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02382706426214578464noreply@blogger.com