because I feel like starting a riot in the comments

[kellinator]

Note: I have never read Harlan Ellison nor Connie Willis (and you can't make me feel guilty about it, so don't bother) and therefore I have no dog in this fight. But I just couldn't resist.

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[smibbo.livejournal.com]

and no offense but "Irregardless" isn't a word; the proper word is "regardless"

and yes, I agree, Harlan had a massive impact upon my life as well as many fine writers today. He has my respect as a writer but as a person? He's a jerk and always has been.

[scarcrest.livejournal.com]

You're entitled to your opinion. No one's ever called him a saint.