Sunday, November 1, 2009
response to mark twain's views on writing
Mark Twain said "We write frankly and fearlessly but then we "modify" before we print." What he is saying in this statement is that as writers, we begin by writing exactly what we feel and not what is socially acceptable. However before the work is published the writer goes back to their work and changes the writing so it is more acceptable by society. This applies to blogging as well. Most people really worry about what people think of them. Because of this they take their orginal writing that is filled with emotion, and change it to something that is less "offensive" to people who might not agree with the writer. Now although several writers do this, I do not. I speak my mind and say everything with all the orginal emotion and though that I put into it. I honestly would hate myself if I didn't. It is fine for people to alter what they express but it is just not for me. For example if the purpose of my post was to make a point, i want my post to be as effective as possible, even if it is not popular. I mean why would i want to conform to the norm when I can state my mind, and in this statement, even if is not well liked, convice atleast one person to think the same way as I do on a topic.
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The reason we read is to learn, and change. I'm fed up with reading the same cliche bullshit day in and day out. Our generation is afraid to insult or alienate even a single person which is impossible because no matter what we decide to do somone out there is going to look down on our actions and ideas. I agree with you, I rather be true to myself then tell people the things they want to hear. We all turned into politicians it seems like, we have our own agenda that we plan to accomplish but to get the people's support we praise them and their ideas no matter how ridiculous or stupid the ideas really are. I'm not saying we have to insult people to get our point across, we just have to stand out. Be remembered for telling the truth or be forgotten in all the lies.
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