May I ask a very simple question? If you guys hate Mr. Goodkind so much, why is it that you spend so much time talking about him? I mean don't you have something better to do with your time than sit around getting kudos from each other on your mutual self hate of an author you've never met?
I understand each person is entitled to their opinion, and I understand you've got every right to hate everything about the books. But, you say Mr. Goodkind is repetitive? You're throwing out the same argument over and over again in hopes of hearing once more how "You're so right Goodkind is horrible"
Yes, I'm a Terry Goodkind fan. Yes, I've personally met him. Yes, I've written him letters, of which he's taken the time to write me back every single time. Yes I cant wait for the last book to come out in November. Yes I post every single day on TG.net. That doesnt make me stupid, and I think that you referring to anyone that reads Goodkind to being stupid is beyond one sided and beyond wrong.
I don't care that you're not a fan. I don't care that you dislike Terry Goodkind's work. But, I dont go to sleep at night wondering what I can post to try and "change" your minds, or "make you see the light."
Yes Mr. Goodkind writes about evil. That evil involves rape, murder, torture and the like. I think his discription of evil is extremely accurate.
I served in Iraq. I lost several people to some of these evils. When Mr. Goodkind talks about evil, he is showing the lowest forms of human existance. People that are so vile they care nothing about violating the rights of everyone around them. Rape is a tool to that violation. Rape exists in the every day world so why can Mr. Goodkind not use it to illustrate the point and problem with evil?
Men in Black had the same quote about people being stuid by the way, and I think its as true there as it is in the book. A person is smart, people are dumb and filled with panic. I think that mob mentality is as much true in this forum as it is in the every day life.
The Second Rule. The greatest harm can come from the best of intentions. How is that not true? How is this a bad rule? We should all take some time to think about what our actions will wrought. We should htink about the consequences.
Passion rules Reason. The thrid rule. Ok, again how is this a bad thing to think about. How many of us, when we were angry did or said things we later regretted because we spoke in the "heat of the moment." This rule merely says watch out for it.
The Fourth. There is magic in forgiveness; in the forgiveness you give, but more so in the forgiveness you receive. How many of us felt the loads off our back when we were forgiven for a miss step, or a mistake. How many of us felt the load off our back when we forgave another. The Bible says "Forgive least ye not be forgiven." (And no I'm not comparring SoT to the Bible) so the concept of forgiveness stretches beyond the Fourth book int he series.
The fifth. Mind what people do, not only what they say for deeds will betray a lie. Meaning practice what you preach. If you say you're going to do something do it. You can lie in more ways than just talking. Again where is the problem?
The sixth. The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Never follow blindly because somebody says they're more powerful than you are. Always reason your actions and and make sure all of your actions are the actions you're really choosing to take. Never submit to something for the sake of submission, rather follow because it is the right thing, for you, to do.
The seventh. Life is the future, not the past. The past can teach us, through experience, how to accomplish things in the future, comfort us with cherished memories, and provide the foundation of what has already been accomplished. But only the future holds life. Again what is wrong with this. Do not dwell on what has been, but rather look for what will be.
Number eight. Deserve Victory. Embrace when you win. Never feel ashamed for embracing life. Never feel ashamed for who you are. Embrace everything and live holding your head up high.
Nine. A contradiction can not exist in reality. Reality is based on what is real and before us, and what can be proven. There can be no contradictions in that reality because reality is the same for us all.
Tenth, Willfully turning aside from the truth, is treason to oneself. Never live a lie. Again... why is this hard to accept?
None of these rules, (only discussing the rules because thats what this thread is titled as) are beyond our comprehension. Everyone can understand them, and even if you do not agree with them, I'm sure you can see how others can and will.
I dont think that anyone that dislikes Mr. Goodkind, just doesnt understand. I dont think that anyone who hates the books hates life. I dont think that you're deludded or wrong because you have this opinion or that. I just think you're being a little too hard on his fans and on him in general. If you dont like him, don't buy his books. If you dont like him, there are thousands of other authors out there to choose from. If you dont like him thats fine. But dont treat me or anyone else as less of a person becuase we do enjoy him.
I understand everyone has an opinion. Good great, talk about your opinion. But to belittle somebody for that opinion is wrong. To poke fun at fans because you dont like the author is wrong.
Thank you and have a nice day.
Julia
