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Originally Posted by Titus2woman
So far what I hear from you is that the show is well written. Artistic talent or even brilliance does not make something worthwhile for me. In addition to that I believe that we as a society have been systematically desensitized by television over a few short decades so that what was once shocking and horrific is now just run of the mill. There are studies that prove it. Do you see that as good? Do you really believe that you are of such superior intellect and built of such stronger stuff that you will not be influenced? If so you think much more highly of yourself than the creators of what you are watching who believe that they can indeed change social norms.
I do not find the good in the show we are discussing. If you do then I wish you would do a better job of describing what it is you believe makes it worth the time it would take to watch it.
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First let me say that I'm sorry about your brother. That must be extremely difficult.
Now. Artistic talent/brilliance alone does make certain things worthwhile to me. I won't dispute that. It's a story that is being told that I believe is both interesting, sad and engaging -- and it is absolutely not glamorizing meth. If you believe that it is, than you are not doing objective research.
Yes, we have all been desensitized. I won't deny it. Whether that has brought about the demise of society - it can't have helped.
Superior intellect? Well, what do you mean by influenced? Do I think that watching this show will make me want to cook meth? No I don't. Would any person in their right mind who watches the trail of death and destruction that Walt leaves in his path be encouraged to go down that road? I don't believe so. If that makes me of superior intellect or "stronger stuff", then I accept that
I am not claiming that the show is somehow "good" - like it should be shown in school or anything. But I think it does a good job showing the dangers of meth, the damage it does to families, the true nature of Walt and how he is no hero on the show.
I feel sad for the characters on the show, I'm glad I haven't gotten myself into their messes, and I like the anticipation of what will happen next. If that makes me an irresponsible viewer in your eyes, then so be it.
I personally think that people the do stupid things will have gotten around to doing them with or without a tv show.
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