It would seem logical that if American writing is overly influenced by American soap operas, than the Americans who are doing the writing are overly influenced.
NO IT WOULD NOT! Argh! And yes, I mean to shout at that, because it is not only illogical, it is an absolute act of rudeness to me for you to make that extrapolation. And since you are not rude as a rule, I want to get this out of the way before reading any more of your comment.
Young Adult writing is currently overly influenced by vampires. This does not make Young Adults vampires. Australian writing is over-influenced by criminal dramas, this does not make all Australians criminals (shut up Shiv, if you read this, I know exactly what you are about to say). French writing at the moment is overly influenced by philosophy, this does make all French philosophers.
If you would like me to substantiate my case that American writing is currently over influenced by soap opera I am more than happy to at great length, but first I have to go away for a few minutes and jump up and down a bit.
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NO IT WOULD NOT! Argh! And yes, I mean to shout at that, because it is not only illogical, it is an absolute act of rudeness to me for you to make that extrapolation. And since you are not rude as a rule, I want to get this out of the way before reading any more of your comment.
Young Adult writing is currently overly influenced by vampires. This does not make Young Adults vampires. Australian writing is over-influenced by criminal dramas, this does not make all Australians criminals (shut up Shiv, if you read this, I know exactly what you are about to say). French writing at the moment is overly influenced by philosophy, this does make all French philosophers.
If you would like me to substantiate my case that American writing is currently over influenced by soap opera I am more than happy to at great length, but first I have to go away for a few minutes and jump up and down a bit.