Online storms often come and go quickly.
But some storms are destined to develop into a prolonged typhoon.
Just two hours after the release of "The Ferryman",
The war of words over "extortion" and "plagiarism" has reached a fever pitch.
Although the high-quality content of the first chapter made many readers exclaim that it was really good,
However, there is still a small group of die-hard fans who support Jian Shen.
The author believes that Dream Weaver's practice of using a similar book title when competitors are at their most popular is a sign of a decline in business ethics.
Just then,
A long post titled "The Art of Vampire: A Critique of the Speculation and Profiteering in 'The Ferryman'"
It was featured on the front page of major literary forums.
The poster's ID is "Cold-eyed Bystander," and he's known in the industry for his sharp tongue.
I don't deny that the dream architect is talented, and Zhao Li's character design is amazing. But talent isn't a get-out-of-jail-free card!
At the height of a competitor's popularity, they use extremely similar book titles and opposite themes to "piggyback" on its success.
This isn't a tribute, this is leeching! This is blatant commercial parasitism!
If this behavior is tolerated, who will be willing to create original content in the future?
Everyone should just open their own branch stores under the titles of these great authors!
Professor Jian Shen's silence is a sign of good manners, but we cannot allow this good manners to become a license for shamelessness in some people!
This post is a very well-reasoned analysis, acknowledging talent while also occupying the moral high ground.
It instantly became the guiding document for the anti-"dream maker" camp.
"See that! Even the Cold-Eyed God said it was offensive!"
"The behavior of dream weavers is nothing but exploitation! It must be resisted!"
Just as public opinion was about to turn one-sided again,
The official Weibo account of the previously silent "New Tide" magazine suddenly posted an update.
There was no lawyer's letter, no stern condemnation.
There was only one picture and a short sentence.
The picture is a traditional Chinese ink painting, depicting a turbulent river.
A small boat drifts downstream on the river, while deep within the dark forest on the riverbank...
A dilapidated jeep with its headlights on pierced the fog.
Caption:
Two answers regarding "ferry":
Someone raises a torch in the wilderness, going against the current for love and courage.
This is Jian Shen's "The Ferryman," a fairy tale for the living.
Someone lights a cigarette in a convenience store late at night, a final farewell, a testament to unwavering attachment and regret.
This is "The Ferryman of Souls" by the Dream Weaver, a lament for the deceased.
The world of literature is vast, capable of containing both the warm sunshine of heaven and the faint light of hell.
As Teacher Jian Shen said: Two flowers bloom, each telling its own story.
I'm also very curious about what the ferrymen in hell look like. [@HellDreamWeaver]
As soon as this post was published,
The previously noisy comment section experienced a brief lull, followed by an explosion of reposts.
Holy crap! Is this the mindset of a pro?!
While I'm still cursing on the first level, Professor Jian Shen is already enjoying the scenery in the atmosphere!
Not only fans, but even several influential Weibo users who had previously joined in the criticism have quietly deleted their posts.
Xu Lan looked at the sudden surge in interaction data in the backend.
Turning to look at Wang De'an, his eyes were full of admiration:
"Editor-in-chief, that was a brilliant move. Not only did it defuse the crisis, it also elevated the quality of 'The Ferryman' to a whole new level."
The public opinion has completely changed; everyone is praising Professor Jian Shen for his masterly demeanor.
Public opinion shifted subtly in an instant.
What was originally a tense confrontation turned into a collective praise for Jian Shen's character and magnanimity.
Even many people who were originally uninterested in horror novels were drawn in by Jian Shen's words.
I decided to go and see what this book, "The Ferryman," was all about, that it could actually gain the approval of the author.
However, amidst this peaceful praise, that "cold-eyed bystander" jumped out again.
He replied in his own comment section:
[Teacher Jian Shen is indeed magnanimous, but this only highlights the arrogance of the dream weaver.]
The senior colleague has already extended an olive branch, and as the party that sparked the controversy,
The dream architect has not responded at all, not even a thank you.
This arrogant attitude won't last long.
This comment was like a thorn, piercing the hearts of some rational fans.
Yeah, the person in question has already spoken up for you, so why are you pretending to be dead?
As a result, the comments section erupted into another heated argument.
"The Dream Weaver is probably writing and didn't see it!"
"An excuse! How many minutes does it take to post a Weibo?"
"Why should people engage in all this superficial socializing when they write books based on their own merits?"
"That's rude! Professor Shen is giving him too much face!"
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