SpiderJerusalem said:
but all it does is make you seem like an uneducated dunce who likes mouthing off on this that you don't have any actual knowledge of.
This makes no sense at all, since when do you have to explain to people you likes and dislikes, every time a song comes on that you love do you stop to explain to people why you like it? I doubt it, people just get so offended when someone doesn't like something that they like
Like I said, you don't HAVE to explain anything, but then you also should be prepared for people to think less of you. It's like going around and saying, "man, I hate women/black people/different religions" and then when asked why just responding with "I don't have to explain, it's my right to have an opinion!"
See how stupid that makes a person look?
And no, I'm not comparing liking or disliking anime and manga to any of those things, but simply pointing out that a person who gives out his opinions and voices them in public should consider the why's and hows before he says things. It's simply to better yourself, and the level of the conversation.
For example, I think a lot of the manga is dull and repetitive. The storylines are either ridiculously simplistic with lots and lot of bruahaha and hyperactive behavior covering up the bad writing, or then alternatively they're so dense with minute lore that nobody can pick them up unless they've followed the soap operas for years and years.
But then again, there are great anime stories, like Galaxy Express 999, Ghost in the Shell and almost anything by Studio Ghilbi that tell coherent, well thought out stories that have beautiful writing, animation and are directing masterclass in all areas.
See how simple that can be?