The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

Posted by mpweiher on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:10AM
from the thefp.com dept.

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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by nemacol on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:29AM (#34788939)

> Witch Trials

> world’s most successful author.

> J.K. Rowling is arguably the most successful author in the history of publishing, with the possible exception of God.

lol alrighty, that is one way to start an article.

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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by Nicksil on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:34AM (#34788993)

>> Witch Trials

>> world’s most successful author.

>> J.K. Rowling is arguably the most successful author in the history of publishing, with the possible exception of God.

> lol alrighty, that is one way to start an article.

Success does not preclude Witch Trials.

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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by oxfordmale on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:35AM (#34789005)

It is for sure a contender for the most inflaming article on HN today. Mastadon servers have burned for less

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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by uberman on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:42AM (#34789089)

I read the article just now, what is inflaming about it (other than it is about Rowling)?

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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by oxfordmale on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:43AM (#34789105)

The first sentence goes a long way. As the article highlights, in certain circles, she is now perceived as Voldemort.

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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by ragar90 on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:43AM (#34789099)

I was expecting a good article, and instead got an add for a podcast.....

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Re:The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling by midasz on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @08:45AM (#34789127)

I like podcasts, and honestly this podcast sounds like something I'd listen to but yeah. The article itself does not have any substance.

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