Originally Posted by
William Haskins
in all these cases, the same thing is true: they don't owe you anything.
Precisely. An author, musician or filmmaker owe fans nothing beyond what the fans originally enjoyed. All that is "owed" between the two parties takes place at the point of purchase. Fans can certainly voice their disapproval, but they shouldn't feel like they are "owed" a damn thing. That mindset baffles me.
You're point is logical and on the face of logic, I would say you and Will are correct.
However, I still feel the author owes me something and it has nothing to do with logic.
For right or wrong, a reader forms a bond with a book, a story, a character. That story becomes a small part of you. It is a certain type of intimacy that transcends logic.
So when an author presents a next work that does not continue that relationship, then as the reader you feel hurt, disappointed, betrayed, etc.
I submit that it is the human response, and this is an area where logic doesn't have much play.
Technically, the only contract between the author and reader is the money used to purchase the goods.
But technicalities be damned, you get me to fall in love with your books, then start cranking out bullshit, and I will hate you for it and wish upon you terminal gonorrhea
have a pleasant day
Mel....
