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12-06-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OHayou View Post
That seems to be where the dividing line is to me: The people striving to be a part of Japanese society vehemently disassociate themselves from their anime loving cousins or anyone else for that matter who doesn't seem to fit the bill. Truly, it seems the more adept one becomes in the Japanese culture the more one seems to loathe any other foreigner venturing into this territory.
This I think is somewhat accurate. But probably true in all fields of study I would say.

Sometimes it's warranted of course.

Like when Christians try to comment on biology or physics.

Other times it isn't. Like when someone asks an innocent question and they are treated with contempt for no good reason.

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