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Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina  If someone takes offense to it, I guess they're seeing it as some kind of elitist filter that suggests they aren't worthy. The site is freely available to everyone with Internet access -- it's not like you have to take a Mensa test to gain access. The site navigation, while nothing fancy, is fairly straightforward. |
That's the funny thing, to me. The tag itself doesn't suggest that anybody's not worthy, so that feeling of unworthiness obviously comes from the reader's own insecurity. (Darn straight, Kloudiia -- we are a self-confident bunch!)
And insecure people can read books for dummies!
Cron, I agree that the dummies series does have its purpose. I doubt that the authors meant to degrade people by the title -- it's more of an accessibility thing, like they're reassuring the potential reader that it won't be super confusing. I'm with you, though, I usually
want the in-depth, potentially confusing information! It's more fun that way.
Vivling, I'm really curious about your take on American writing! What's generally annoying about it? I'm an English major and editor, so I find the subject fascinating.