Editing of Books: PC Gone Mad?

[securespark]

Roald Dahl etc...

I personally think live and let live. These childrens' books show that the world they live in is not perfect.

What say you?

 

[blup]

Books have been edited for years, most of Shakespeare has had the rascist bits taken out years ago. Nothing wrong with various editions/versions of books if there is choice.

Blup

 

[Ihavenojob]

As I read elsewhere about this-let them try it on the Quran, should be eventful.

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Times change. Right or not is just a view point.I

if you choose or read books to your children or grandchildren, do you not do your own "censoring" ? Choosing some books over others ?

 

[gant]

Your not being given the opportunity if they're being rewritten, apart from the fact they're read in schools.

 

[Justin Passing]

"For example, the BFG no longer wears a black cloak."

FFS, I say.

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Your not being given the opportunity if they're being rewritten, apart from the fact they're read in schools.

if you have the older examples they are not being taken away from you. Just not reprinted exactly the same.

even the James Bond books have been edited over the years.

I understand your comment, not sure it bothers me too much. I do know I am more aware of what I read, say and expose my young grandkids to. I'm guilty of censoring to them, or is it, for them ?

 

[gant]

if you have the older examples they are not being taken away from you. Just not reprinted exactly the same.

I thought that was the issue which was being commented on.

 

[Justin Passing]

Slightly related, I had a go in an Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio motor.. (Something to try if you think your Audi is a nice drive).

Then I saw this:
Black by Alfa Romeo Perfumes is a fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Black was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Cristiano Canali. Top notes are elemi and Grapefruit; middle notes are Nutmeg and Black Rose; base notes are Alcantara accord and dark woodsy notes.

“Rare and extreme, the 33 Stradale is one of the most desirable cars ever. I kept this iconic Italian automobile as inspirational. Fast and charismatic, this car is limited to real aficionados, often young collectors, who are not afraid to jump in this racing car. To represent the fizzy air caressing the metal I used an Italian Lemon combined with Grapefruit and Elemi adding spackles. The black rose recreates the confidence of the pilot with seductive masculine florality, nutmeg gives a warm spicy recklessness; all the dark woods aim to mimic the tight connection within the vehicle and the road with oud magnifying the exclusive feeling, the alcantara accord is the final touch to gain a timeless elegance of this refined fragrance for a man that never looks back”.

Perfumer: Cristiano Canali

Obviously y'all know what oud is? No not a Dr Who monster or a lute thing, it's mouldy agar wood.

So if you're cheap and only have an Audi, you can make it stink of Black. For less than a pony.

 

[carmanmemoranda]

I thought that was the issue which was being commented on.

Having old books taken away from you ?

Any link ?

 

[gant]

Having old books taken away from you ?

Any link ?

Never let me down on asking a question it's as though you know sweet fa.
The title is asking has pc gone mad.

 

[wobs]

if you have the older examples they are not being taken away from you. Just not reprinted exactly the same.

even the James Bond books have been edited over the years.

I understand your comment, not sure it bothers me too much. I do know I am more aware of what I read, say and expose my young grandkids to. I'm guilty of censoring to them, or is it, for them ?

And The Brothers Grimm fairy stories were far darker and erm unpleasant than the modern versions we see in the modern age.

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Never let me down on asking a question it's as though you know sweet fa.
The title is asking has pc gone mad.

I've expressed my opinion. I'm sure if you can read you can see it.

what's yours ?

 

[mitch66]

So if you're cheap and only have an Audi....

Do you mean the Skoda "plus" models?


I'll get mi coat.

 

[IT Minion]

And The Brothers Grimm fairy stories were far darker and erm unpleasant than the modern versions we see in the modern age.

The Brothers Grimm toned down the original stories themselves.

For example in the earliest version of sleeping beauty the king that found her asleep raped her.

So, PC updates of fairy tales is at least 200 years old.