Re: [PyrNet-L] Why ask why?

[David Wong <dkw02@gnofn.org>]

On Tue, 3 Mar 1998, Phil & Chris Speakman wrote:

> 
> 
> Cathryn Lundberg wrote:
> 
> > <<....My objection is to the blatant  emotional manipulation of the readers.
> > ...It's only purpose, to me, it to elicit certain emotions from its readers.>>
> 
> >
> 
> As a writer of fiction, that is what fiction is all about - to evoke emotion.
> This story is about emotions and no where in The Hughes posting is there
> anything about sending money or propaganda for any organization.  It is a story
> plain and simple.  How many of us of read stories, human stories, that have
> pulled at our heart strings.
> 
> It does make me wonder what anyone would have said if it had been a happy story
> - like the "The absolute worst Top 19 Great Pyrenees Pick Up Lines"
> 
> As people have said before - just my 2 cents worth.
> 
> Chris Speakman
> speakpc@interlynx.net


I guess one can say that emotions often precede and are necessary for
action.  IMO, as long as it doesn't end with emotions... 

David

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