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Word Wars: Fun Times on the Battlefield of Ideas
Dear Western Civilization:
We, (or at least I--this
does not necessarily speak for all of us) thought it would be fun to encourage writers to advance their favorite literary
arguments on this page, hoping that it might spark some lively debate. We hope that it will stimulate rather than alienate.
But lest we be accused, by instigating this call to verbal action, of conspiring to incite mayhem--rest assured that we simply
seek to provide a forum for lively discussion, which may have its therapeutic uses.
So this is a place for the thick-skinned; we're not trying to fertilize our fields with the hurt feelings of others, so please
forgive, if you will, if a herein opinion offends you; and if it does offend, or if it causes a rash, irritation, or itching
or burning, discontinue use--and we hope that in the future you will continue to to enjoy the less inflammatory portions of
our website.
Please also keep in mind that if, as we claim, we're igniting a literary revolution, there are bound
to be casualties, and we must avoid employing the sort of cloying level of deference to literary sacred cows that one so frequently
witnesses in this business; that is, if we're to issue forth a suitable battle cry, and/or suitably 'barbaric yawp,' as Walt
W. would put it.
Do you have a literary bone to pick, a gong to bang, a chip to unshoulder, or cause to espouse?
Like Oprah, we want to hear from you. Send your invective to wordwars@ragermedia.com.
Best,
Christopher
D. White
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