tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post1515975372844174297..comments2024-01-02T09:18:23.893-05:00Comments on Written World: Warning: This post contains snobbery, social ranking and unrepentant judgment.Ragnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373059673228550524noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-8672660976206523792007-09-04T10:00:00.000-04:002007-09-04T10:00:00.000-04:00Looks like I'm a few months late to the party...Wh...Looks like I'm a few months late to the party...<BR/><BR/>While I agree that the "once you become a Batgirl fan" line sounds rather arrogant, from the context of kalinara's blog it looks to me like he meant that since kalinara mentioned to have changed her mind about Cassandra she might be on the road to becoming a fan. And if she changed her mind she might want to edit her previous blog posts accordingly.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I wouldn't approve of doing that, the blog entries have become part of a public discussion (which I also took part then ;) ) and that would equal censorship. <BR/>However, adding a disclaimer with a link to the newer blog entry wouldn't hurt, just for the sake of not being quoted with an opinion one doesn't support anymore.<BR/>(However I don't want to decide how much Kalinara's opinion has changed and how she should deal with it.)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, as I said, while that line is rather arrogant, it seems to me you are putting words in the person's mouth and attacking him for things he didn't mean.<BR/><BR/>To the topic itself: I am a proud Batgirl fan but wouldn't claim to be something better because of that - actually I feel rather defensive since Cass has such a hard time becoming iconic part of the Batman mythos.elias A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12025757902033742880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-56932686938613135362007-03-30T22:10:00.000-04:002007-03-30T22:10:00.000-04:00Hey, there's at least one Cassfan here who says do...Hey, there's at least one Cassfan here who says don't judge all Cassfans by this pompous ass. (Although more than a few Cassfans have a tendency to be closer to HEAT-style than not) I mean snidely saying "Wow. You have a new appreciation. Well done." after someone tells you they found a way to like a character you like and are arguing for? Shouldn't one be happy? I know I broke into a huge happy grin when I read Kalinara's Guy/Cass post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-73036111700847771762007-03-30T21:34:00.000-04:002007-03-30T21:34:00.000-04:00I've been a Kirby fan since I was six, when those ...I've been a Kirby fan since I was <I>six</I>, when those issues of <I>Jimmy Olsen</I>, <I>The Forever People</I>, and <I>Mister Miracle</I> were just coming out.<BR/><BR/>I wholly agree with your pyramid. Less discriminating sorts may think they've climbed to the summit by settling for the Vertigo crowd (Moore, Gaiman, Ellis), but that's still "wide appeal" next to the rarified glory of The King.Your Obedient Serpenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07133256640355844314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-85982073166813778502007-03-30T11:17:00.000-04:002007-03-30T11:17:00.000-04:00they guy that created Vindar Vundabar can't be at ...<I>they guy that created Vindar Vundabar can't be at the top of anything EVER</I><BR/><BR/>For the name alone, Virman Vundabar is AWESOME.<BR/><BR/>(I'm not sure whether to pleased or worried that the comics I'm fondest of place me quite high up the pyramid of geekery. It wasn't intentional, I swear!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-65596154697440119792007-03-29T19:40:00.000-04:002007-03-29T19:40:00.000-04:00diamondrock wrote:I'd say us Cass fans are pretty ...diamondrock wrote:<BR/><BR/><I>I'd say us Cass fans are pretty low on the totem pole. But us Azrael fans... Well, we're buried in the much.</I><BR/><BR/>Seriously? There are Azrael fans?Rob S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07331286524477806963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-78127840207623872142007-03-29T16:17:00.000-04:002007-03-29T16:17:00.000-04:00You do realize that with this post you have create...You do realize that with this post you have created new bases for nerd superiority, right? \0/<BR/><BR/>Also, I call bullshit on who's on top of your pyramid; they guy that created Vindar Vundabar can't be at the top of anything EVERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-57925421816559997422007-03-29T14:40:00.000-04:002007-03-29T14:40:00.000-04:00Hee hee. That's my feeling too Calvin. I love Al...Hee hee. That's my feeling too Calvin. I love Alfred, I like Barbara and Tim, but I really don't like ol' Bats himself too much. He's SOOOO cranky.SallyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592635194271250605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-39061516117951668592007-03-29T12:57:00.000-04:002007-03-29T12:57:00.000-04:00*raises hand* Question, do you qualify as a Batfan...*raises hand* Question, do you qualify as a Batfan if you like the other characters, but intensely dislike Batman himself?<BR/><BR/>'Cause I got sucked into the Batfamily through Robin (and to an extent Spoiler), but never really cared much for Batman the character?CalvinPitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815632086057048846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-89312020029894747352007-03-29T12:46:00.000-04:002007-03-29T12:46:00.000-04:00i hate to belabor the obvious (oh, who am i kiddin...i hate to belabor the obvious (oh, who am i kidding? i love it), but kvetching about whatever the hell you want on your blog is exactly what makes it <I>your blog</I> in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-30654608252550880612007-03-29T12:08:00.000-04:002007-03-29T12:08:00.000-04:00Wildcat never seems to prompt these kinds of argue...Wildcat never seems to prompt these kinds of arguements.<BR/><BR/>Darn.Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754097613320749614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-52920533418135438292007-03-29T11:07:00.000-04:002007-03-29T11:07:00.000-04:00I know I will be publicly chastised and mocked for...I know I will be publicly chastised and mocked for saying this...<BR/><BR/>In my mind, Barbara Gordon will <B>always</B> be Batgirl.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I am an overly nostalgic git, why do you ask?Gordon Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048644813784102126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-88660625876105647182007-03-29T10:50:00.000-04:002007-03-29T10:50:00.000-04:00Cass, Schmass. Stick with Green Lanterns.Cass, Schmass. Stick with Green Lanterns.SallyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592635194271250605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-60530361053729608912007-03-29T09:48:00.000-04:002007-03-29T09:48:00.000-04:00"Once you're a real Cass fan, 'Love Her Madly'll b..."Once you're a <I>real</I> Cass fan, 'Love Her Madly'll be the only song you <I>don't</I> like!"<BR/><BR/>(About five percent of the people who read this are laughing their heads off. Everyone else is shrugging and moving on with their lives.)Matthew Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601706197875450719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-10397864347352235992007-03-29T09:36:00.000-04:002007-03-29T09:36:00.000-04:00Once you're a Cass fan? Like it's inevitable that ...Once you're a Cass fan? Like it's inevitable that everyone will become one?<BR/><BR/>Forgive me if I'm reading this wrong, but it reminds me of those people who say things like, "Oh, you're a liberal? That's OK, you'll learn better when you're older...".Will Stapleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102456593495895955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-49069960612052612902007-03-29T08:19:00.000-04:002007-03-29T08:19:00.000-04:00I'd say us Cass fans are pretty low on the totem p...I'd say us Cass fans are pretty low on the totem pole. But us Azrael fans... Well, we're buried in the much.<BR/><BR/>And for the record, those Jimmy Olsen issues are *awesome.*Diamondrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489418142341597119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-84362657652402570602007-03-29T06:33:00.000-04:002007-03-29T06:33:00.000-04:00Like I said, she's free to say whatever she wants....Like I said, she's free to say whatever she wants. However, when an argument has happening in one place I don't think you should then spread it to somewhere else, especially without going "Oh well, I've bitched about you here, so here's the link" so that person can defend themselves.<BR/><BR/>As for bitching on my own blog, no I wouldn't. At the end of the day, the opinion of someone on the Internet does not bother me. I really couldn't care less. I just don't want it to move over to my blog at all, which is about something worthwhile (better treatment for women who play video games and don't need to get their boobs out for it). I don't want a stupid flame war associated with it. Sure, people don't really comment at my blog, but people (and this isn't just self-flatter) do read it. The only reason the argument is here is because Ragnell put it in her own blog.<BR/><BR/>As far as I'm concerned, the argument is ridiculous and it's over. As long as I don't get people showing up at my blog thinking they can continue it, to me the whole thing is forgotten.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-82768736124248638552007-03-29T06:23:00.000-04:002007-03-29T06:23:00.000-04:00Em: The downside about expressing an opinion in a ...Em: The downside about expressing an opinion in a semi-public forum, like a blog, is that people will see and react to what you say and how you say it. And these people are not going to always react in ways that you like.<BR/><BR/>It's also not a pre-requisite that you have posted about someone else on your blog for them to react on theirs.<BR/><BR/>Ragnell acknowledged that both of you made typos (typoes? I can NOT spell at 6 in the morning), and more importantly she gave an acknowledgement as to the inspiration of the post. Which is pretty much the extent that blog etiquette requires of her.<BR/><BR/>If it makes you feel better, we've all been poked fun at on other blogs before in much more embarrassing ways.. It's just a part of life.<BR/><BR/>As my middle school algebra teacher used to quote: "If you can't run with the big dogs, you should stay on the porch."<BR/><BR/>Feel free to return the favor on your blog. Or not. It's up to you. :-)kalinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417686761943716312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-12407877080843939082007-03-29T06:02:00.000-04:002007-03-29T06:02:00.000-04:00You're free to talk about whatever you want, but I...You're free to talk about whatever you want, but I don't appreciate you bitching about me on your own blog, especially when I have said absolutely nothing about you on mine.<BR/><BR/>Also, picking holes in my grammar? I'm at work here, trying to work, so I have to type fast because I keep having to reply to your messages. Actually, I'm not going to reply any more. I'm sick of this bull.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16538843.post-49327758178070305922007-03-29T05:55:00.000-04:002007-03-29T05:55:00.000-04:00"Once your [sic] a Cass fan"? I picture someone t..."Once your [sic] a Cass fan"? I picture someone tied to a chair while another person in a scary real-world equivalent of her Batgirl costume tortures them until they confess that they, too, love Cass Cain.<BR/><BR/>People wonder why I have a hard time respecting Cassfans, and this attitude of "you <I>will</I> join us" should be Exhibit A. They'd set a new benchmark for comic fan crazy if it weren't for HEAT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com