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KillerSOS
United States4207 Posts
On November 12 2012 18:56 GolemMadness wrote: Dexter: where writers don't back up their life's work. Yeah... That was pretty silly. Those files would be saved in 20 different spots, heck even a hobbyist writer like myself keeps backups. | ||
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kongoline
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ChuCky.Ca
Canada2497 Posts
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Fyodor
Canada971 Posts
On November 12 2012 19:05 KillerSOS wrote: Yeah... That was pretty silly. Those files would be saved in 20 different spots, heck even a hobbyist writer like myself keeps backups. He's a writer not an IT specialist. Backups could be in the same folder too. People that talk on Starcraft II forums are really poor examples for what normal people do. Normal people throw everything in the same folder and don't make backups. Not to mention Dexter could have checked for more off-camera. Yeah... you guys are being silly. On November 12 2012 19:57 ChuCky.Ca wrote: love this season favorite since season 4 I agree this is some REALLY good stuff. | ||
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Powster
United States650 Posts
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Fyodor
Canada971 Posts
I've been sort of disappointed in the last few episodes. Nearly every season has introduced some type of character that finds out Dexter's identity, but is able to understand him. That person is usually themselves dangerous. Dexter feels that he can open up to that character, but then that character soon dies. Lumen doesn't die. Miguel and his brother turn bad before dying. Why is he overly meticulous one scene and completely irresponsible in another? Because he's human and stuff happens? Most of the times where he makes a mistake it's because there was something he didn't know, he was in an altered state of mind or something unexpected threw him off. He doesn't make habitual mistakes like you're trying so hard to convey. Not to mention every single season is Dexter trying to move away from the code in some way and it's not like he regrets doing that either. Isaac Sirko could easily get off on self-defense. If he mentioned Dexter to the cops, it would get Dexter in even more shit. It is most likely that Isaac is purposely withholding that information because he wants to deal with Dexter himself, but it isn't really shown very well. Not shown off well? What about Sirko being shown as a hands-on person that does the killing himself? (See Louis and the guy Sirko stabs in the face with a screwdriver.) That side of him is shown more than enough and it's obvious that the vengeance is a personal one if you recall that scene with the photograph. One of Dexter's concerns about having the police deal with Isaac was that it could link back to him. With Hannah, he knows she is dangerous. He has shown his face directly to her. The code says that the most important thing is to not get caught. But he doesn't kill her. Doesn't seem like the same Dexter we've known for the last seven seasons. WHAT? You said in your first paragraph that he makes habitual mistakes and now you say it's not usual dexter because he makes a mistake? You're clearly contradicting yourself. The truth is that Dexter wants to trust people, that he is unhappy being just a killer. He wants to be a dad, he wants intimacy, etc. YES it breaks the code, YES he can make mistakes. That's what this show is all about. Dexter's struggle between the dark side and his good side. This season also doesn't really know how to pick an antagonist. The first antagonist was Debra, and she had Dexter on a tight leash for a few episodes, but now that's pretty much gone. Then they went to Wayne Randall, who wasn't really an antagonist but just another way to show Dexter there is no redemption for him. Louis is sort of a side antagonist but is taken care of by Isaac. Speaking of Isaac, there is the Koshka Brotherhood. Isaac makes a very interesting antagonist for Dexter but then he is arrested and the brotherhood plot is overshadowed by Hannah. Then the issue with Sal shows up, but that is dealt with in just about an episode. Wow you wouldn't understand good writing if it hit you in the face. This paragraph you actually argue why the writing is good and that they are managing "the antagonist" well. Christ dude. Oh, and to keep this post in line with the rest of the thread, Could have done without your half-baked analysis.Tyvm. Yvonne is hot. You bet. The only part of your post I can get behind. | ||
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Collings
56 Posts
On November 12 2012 20:19 Fyodor wrote: Backups could be in the same folder too. People that talk on Starcraft II forums are really poor examples for what normal people do. He's a writer who has published a fuckload of bestselling books, are you retarded? | ||
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GolemMadness
Canada11044 Posts
On November 12 2012 20:19 Fyodor wrote: He's a writer not an IT specialist. Backups could be in the same folder too. People that talk on Starcraft II forums are really poor examples for what normal people do. Normal people throw everything in the same folder and don't make backups. Not to mention Dexter could have checked for more off-camera. Yeah... you guys are being silly. I agree this is some REALLY good stuff. I don't think you understand the difference between the average person who has random files on their computer and professional authors who've had many books published over the course of several years. People who work in ANY creative field regularly back up their work in at LEAST one other completely different location. | ||
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Eishi_Ki
Korea (South)1667 Posts
On November 12 2012 21:21 GolemMadness wrote: I don't think you understand the difference between the average person who has random files on their computer and professional authors who've had many books published over the course of several years. People who work in ANY creative field regularly back up their work in at LEAST one other completely different location. Who's to say he didn't and this is going to be dealt with in a future episode? Quit getting so hung up on the details guys, jesus | ||
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Figgy
Canada1788 Posts
On November 12 2012 15:20 Leopoldshark wrote: I've been sort of disappointed in the last few episodes. Nearly every season has introduced some type of character that finds out Dexter's identity, but is able to understand him. That person is usually themselves dangerous. Dexter feels that he can open up to that character, but then that character soon dies. In the end, Harry (Dexter's inner self) was right and Dexter continues to follow the code. Why has Dexter not learned anything? Why is he overly meticulous one scene and completely irresponsible in another? Isaac Sirko could easily get off on self-defense. If he mentioned Dexter to the cops, it would get Dexter in even more shit. It is most likely that Isaac is purposely withholding that information because he wants to deal with Dexter himself, but it isn't really shown very well. One of Dexter's concerns about having the police deal with Isaac was that it could link back to him. With Hannah, he knows she is dangerous. He has shown his face directly to her. The code says that the most important thing is to not get caught. But he doesn't kill her. Doesn't seem like the same Dexter we've known for the last seven seasons. This season also doesn't really know how to pick an antagonist. The first antagonist was Debra, and she had Dexter on a tight leash for a few episodes, but now that's pretty much gone. Then they went to Wayne Randall, who wasn't really an antagonist but just another way to show Dexter there is no redemption for him. Louis is sort of a side antagonist but is taken care of by Isaac. Speaking of Isaac, there is the Koshka Brotherhood. Isaac makes a very interesting antagonist for Dexter but then he is arrested and the brotherhood plot is overshadowed by Hannah. Then the issue with Sal shows up, but that is dealt with in just about an episode. Oh, and to keep this post in line with the rest of the thread, Yvonne is hot. The reason he didn't mention Dexter was very, very simple. He wanted OUT of prison ASAP so he could kill Dexter and get to his home country before the case even took off against him. As long as he could get out on bail of any amount he could flee the country without issue. With blood proving he was there the chances of granting bail for first degree murder are absolutely NULL AND VOID. If there is any proof whatsoever that he was at the scene (including him mentioning Dexter lured him there), he is pretty much shit out of luck. | ||
Xxio
Canada5565 Posts
"She deserves it. I want you to make it right. Do what you do." I hate her...so much. | ||
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SpikeStarcraft
Germany2095 Posts
so since deb is ok with dexter killing people and went back to dating other people and "forgetting" (?) about her feelings for dexter (or just leave them unresolved?). and that dexter can send his child away and all of a sudden hes no concern at all, like dexter wasnt a dad anymore. i think those are steps back for the storyline. dexter can go on like this for centuries just with a sidekick that eventually causes some conflicts of interest but doesnt change the systematic of every dexter season. i feel like they should end this series soon... otherwise its just slowly degenerating. btw why was that babysitter still in dexters apartement when theres no one to babysit? i dont get it.^^ im so bad with names? harris? jamie? is that right? i cant remember haha | ||
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LimitSEA
Australia9580 Posts
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zbedlam
Australia549 Posts
"For the chip" LOL | ||
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iamperfection
United States9645 Posts
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Serelitz
Netherlands2895 Posts
On November 12 2012 23:20 iamperfection wrote: if there is one lesson to ever be learned from the Dexter series it is to not date Debra Morgan. Debra is going to die next season. She's had so much fucked up shit happen to her, there's no way for the writers to make any good ending for her anymore. | ||
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Hoon
Brazil891 Posts
On November 12 2012 23:26 Serelitz wrote: Debra is going to die next season. She's had so much fucked up shit happen to her, there's no way for the writers to make any good ending for her anymore. Everyone is gonna die next season. | ||
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Tachion
Canada8573 Posts
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dcemuser
United States3248 Posts
On November 12 2012 21:21 GolemMadness wrote: I don't think you understand the difference between the average person who has random files on their computer and professional authors who've had many books published over the course of several years. People who work in ANY creative field regularly back up their work in at LEAST one other completely different location. He's dead. Does even have a next of kin who would care enough to go looking for physical files or backup locations for a book that was never finished from a dead author? Deb already knows all the interesting stuff from the book, so it's not like she'd care. This plotline involving the deleting the story would have only mattered if Price was still alive... and he isn't. | ||
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dcemuser
United States3248 Posts
On November 12 2012 23:16 zbedlam wrote: This season so good. "For the chip" LOL I laughed so hard at that scene. Very well done and a lot of good lines. One of Dexter's: "Give or take the fire extinguisher." | ||
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