Talk:Guild Girl/@comment-38556904-20190718214832/@comment-37251344-20190730173543

My, that was some long-ass post! And here I was thinking I was already making GWoT's (Giant Walls of Texts)! ;-)

Well, I think we both said what we wanted to say on the matter.

Sure, being civil when the other party remains civil as well is the least one can do. I don't like spoiled-brats or snowflakes that can't rationalise what they're saying and become rude and insulting, just because someone disagrees. And we're not even disagreeing on all point, me thinks. ;-) I think it's just a matter of different level/degree that we seem to understand (or not) the reaction of Guild Girl. After all, you've made some good points too.

The only major issue I see (apart from the level in which me might deem her reaction acceptable or not, I mean) is that I think you're reasoning is a bit too much based on how it is in OUR (Western, highly civilised) society, with concepts like feminism, freedom, and individual liberties well established. If you look at it from in-universe of the GS-world(portrayal) itself, I think it's not as 'normal' as you think your ideas about it are. Most farmers in those villages were serfs (this is implied by the uncle of cowgirl) - which are basically slaves, thus. They lack the freedom, and the money, to do much about what you suggest - even leaving is not an option. Serfs usually have to rely on the protection of their liege, but if that ain't forthcoming, they still haven't got the freedom nor money to make due themselves.

Anyway, I note as well some act like fanboys and other like haters, and discussions can run wild and hot. But, you know... at the end of the day, it's only a fictional character. ;-) I think there are points to be made for both sides, so I think it's only normal the impression of guildgirl (as depicted) has such a wide variety and can both be praised or looked down upon, depending on the stance one takes.

Of course, the longer it will go on, the better we'll get an impression of her character, so things will remain in flux. I sure hope they'll make a second and third anime of it, though: I rather liked the anime. Structurally, it was even better organised than the manga, I thought.

Anyway, was nice talking to you!