The Dark Knight Rises Tom Hardy as Bane XIV

[I'm Not a Hero]

 

[The_Raganork]

Nope, I don't get aggressive over a small debate. I simply just don't give a damn about other fans' opinions regarding Bane and The Joker. I have mine, and mine alone.

There are personal reasons why I prefer Bane over any other villain.

Not to pick on you and don't take this as combative but:

Why are you here? This is a discussion board, isn't the inherent use to have your own opinion but to be open to other's opinions so that you may actually learn something.

Or is it that we're here just to scream in each others faces and bond with the people of like mindedness and ignore those who aren't?

 

[Gianakin_]

Nope, I don't get aggressive over a small debate. I simply just don't give a damn about other fans' opinions regarding Bane and The Joker. I have mine, and mine alone.

There are personal reasons why I prefer Bane over any other villain.

That would all be fine if you hadn't started saying little remarks about "Joker fans taking it on the chin" and stuff like that. And when you're on a forum and post something like that, you can't not expect a reply... otherwise, why post it in the 1st place?

 

[regwec]

There are personal reasons why I prefer Bane over any other villain.

May I ask what they are? I'm not seeking to challenge them; I am genuinely interested as I don't think I have ever spoken to anyone with the same view.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

Not to pick on you and don't take this as combative but:

Why are you here? This is a discussion board, isn't the inherent use to have your own opinion but to be open to other's opinions so that you may actually learn something.

Or is it that we're here just to scream in each others faces and bond with the people of like mindedness and ignore those who aren't?

I've seen how fast and how harsh things can get in these boards over something so small, which is why I do not bring many of my unpopular opinions to light. I prefer they stay hidden. Now, there will be times where I do state my minority opinion on a subject or topic but I typically revert to staying quiet.

May I ask what they are? I'm not seeking to challenge them; I am genuinely interested as I don't think I have ever spoken to anyone with the same view.

I won't go into it too far but it boils down to my childhood. My father was a scumbag and I was thrown into a world where I believed I had to evolve to survive. My personal ambitions soon took that further. I taught myself French and the arts of Judo and Iaido (to hurt my opponents/bullies).

There's a part of me that understands Bane. Upon first reading Knightfall, I was caught off guard. As much as I adored Batman, Bane became a character I could relate to in a unique way.

 

[The_Raganork]

I've seen how fast and how harsh things can get in these boards over something so small, which is why I do not bring many of my unpopular opinions to light. I prefer they stay hidden. Now, there will be times where I do state my minority opinion on a subject or topic but I typically revert to staying quiet.

I gotcha.

I'm always interested though, just so you know.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

That would all be fine if you hadn't started saying little remarks about "Joker fans taking it on the chin" and stuff like that. And when you're on a forum and post something like that, you can't not expect a reply... otherwise, why post it in the 1st place?

You might have not directly insulted anyone but that quip involving Bay's Transformers suggested to me that you viewed Bane's quality in the same fashion -- a brainless one-dimensional action-packed extravaganza.

So, yes. I posted that response regarding your ability to take a negative comment towards your favorite villain.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I gotcha.

I'm always interested though, just so you know.

No problem Raganork. I'm the same way.

 

[Gianakin_]

You might have not directly insulted anyone but that quip involving Bay's Transformers suggested to me that you viewed Bane's quality in the same fashion -- a brainless one-dimensional action-packed extravaganza.

No. There are just some things I am unable to understand. Liking Bayformers is one. Liking Bane over Joker (no matter how much you connect to him personally) is another one. Not liking tomatoes is another. Liking Twilight is another. Liking Highlader 5 is another. They're in no way connected to each other.

So, yes. I posted that response regarding your ability to take a negative comment towards your favorite villain.

Yes, I have that inability, like I admitted just above. Difference is, I didn't insult your opinion, whereas you got defensive and borderline insulting.

 

[Travesty]

I won't go into it too far but it boils down to my childhood. My father was a scumbag and I was thrown into a world where I believed I had to evolve to survive. My personal ambitions soon took that further. I taught myself French and the arts of Judo and Iaido (to hurt my opponents/bullies).

There's a part of me that understands Bane. Upon first reading Knightfall, I was caught off guard. As much as I adored Batman, Bane became a character I could relate to in a unique way.

I'm not exactly sure how you related to Bane from reading Knightfall? From what you have told us, I could understand you relating to him from reading Vengeance, but not Knightfall.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I'm not exactly sure how you related to Bane from reading Knightfall? From what you have told us, I could understand you relating to him from reading Vengeance, but not Knightfall.

Like I said, I'm not going further that.

 

[JAK®]

No. There are just some things I am unable to understand. Liking Bayformers is one. Liking Bane over Joker (no matter how much you connect to him personally) is another one. Not liking tomatoes is another. Liking Twilight is another. Liking Highlader 5 is another. They're in no way connected to each other.

"All I'm saying is, my inability to understand your opinion is the same as my inability to understand why people like other **** things"

Just come out with it and say you think he has bad taste.

 

[Lily Adler]

Everyone has different opinions. We just have accept that, but it doesn't mean we have to agree with them.

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[DoomsdayApex]

No. There are just some things I am unable to understand. Liking Bayformers is one. Liking Bane over Joker (no matter how much you connect to him personally) is another one. Not liking tomatoes is another. Liking Twilight is another. Liking Highlader 5 is another. They're in no way connected to each other.

Once more, your opinion. You cannot speak for me on why, so leave it alone.

Yes, I have that inability, like I admitted just above. Difference is, I didn't insult your opinion, whereas you got defensive and borderline insulting.

Not giving a flying f**k about someone else's opinion when coming to favorite comic characters is borderline insulting? Believe me, if I were insulting you, you'd be aware of it.

I believe if you can't value an individual's taste then that is insulting. Leave it as that. You have your favorites and I have mine.

 

[Gianakin_]

"All I'm saying is, my inability to understand your opinion is the same as my inability to understand why people like other **** things"

Just come out with it and say you think he has bad taste.

Fine, let me also add that I don't get why people love LotR and Avatar. Don't put words in my mouth. Big difference between not getting someone's opinion and actually badmouthing it.

 

[aboutnici]

I didn't know today is Tom Hardy's Birthday and I wish him well!

 

[Gianakin_]

Once more, your opinion. You cannot speak for me on why, so leave it alone.

I don't speak for you! I just said I don't get it! Never said you're not entitled to it, or that you're wrong!

Not giving a flying f**k about someone else's opinion when coming to favorite comic characters is borderline insulting? Believe me, if I were insulting you, you'd be aware of it.

No, I believe that comments such as "it's hilarious to see Joker fans' reaction when they take one on the chin" are borderline insulting.

 

[Raul1001]

I didn't know today is Tom Hardy's Birthday and I wish him well

You mean yesterday

 

[batbax]

Edit dp

 

[batbax]

Happy birthday Ben.

I'm an allie to the reaper.

 

[Naked Shia]

Happy birthday Ben.

I'm an allie to the reaper.

????? R U from South America or Somethin?

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I don't speak for you! I just said I don't get it! Never said you're not entitled to it, or that you're wrong!

That is not the tone I am receiving. What is there to perceive?

No, I believe that comments such as "it's hilarious to see Joker fans' reaction when they take one on the chin" are borderline insulting.

Is it not true? Sorry if that sounds insulting. Other websites have members where go insane if the words Joker and Overrated are found in the same sentence. It's never quite "Why?"

 

[Gianakin_]

That is not the tone I am receiving. What is there to perceive?

Seriously, it's like I said before. There are some things in life that people like or dislike, with which I disagree so much, that I am just unable to understand it, no matter how much someone will explain it to me. But in no way do I ever say their taste is bad or that they're wrong because I disagree. If I gave that impression, I am really sorry.

Is it not true? Sorry if that sounds insulting. Other websites have members where go insane if the words Joker and Overrated are found in the same sentence. It's never quite "Why?"

You don't have to visit other sites or fora to see that. Thing is, I'm not one to get defensive over a fictional character. So, to think that I got one on the chin because you have a favorite villain that's not the Joker is... wrong. I won't defend the Joker, but I can defend why I think he is not only not overrated, but also that I think he has more merits than Bane.

You did state your personal connection to the character of Bane, but allow me to retort: I am as close to Peter Parker as you get (minus the hot redhead girlfriend). I have so much in common with him, I can't even begin to tell you. However, I think that Bruce/Batman has more merits as a character than Peter/Spidey. Now, while I like Bats a bit more than Spidey, I like the Joker light years more than Bane and that's why I'm unable to understand why someone would prefer the latter over the former. But, again, I don't think you have a bad taste in villains because of that.

 

[lgi]

Bane is one of my favorite fictional characters. I hope the movie portrays him as highly intelligent. I would like to see him in a business suit at some time, within the right context.

 

[the dmg]

Or is it that we're here just to scream in each others faces and bond with the people of like mindedness and ignore those who aren't?

Didn't you get the memo?