[quote=@UmbreonRogue]
Can someone please explain the appeal of sitcoms?  They just seem so boring to me, even though they're intended to be comedic.
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Sitcoms are an evolving genre, so without knowing which ones you've tried to watch, it's hard to say what the appeal is. 

In general though, they present interesting characters in loosely connected episodes. They are easy to get into, and because the overarching plot doesn't drive the show, it more lends itself to more casual tv watchers. I do feel that sitcoms are becoming less relevant now that we have services like Tivo and Netflicks, as you don't need to be home at a certain time to catch your favorite show. 

[quote=@Mistiel]
Explain the appeal of people telling someone that they suck at something and then not proceeding to tell them how to fix it.  Such a prominent theme on the 'Net these days. It's like all the internet gamers who like to teach have just fled to RPGuild or disappeared entirely. O,o
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Is this a serious question? I'm going to pretend that it is.

The reasons are numerous, and I can't cover them all. Some of them are trolls that do the things they do because there is some anonymity on the internet. Other times it's just very hard to give people advice that will help them improve. I know my writing wouldn't be as good as it is today if I expected everyone to tell me why I sucked at it. Sometimes you have to put in the work, and that means pouring over English books and actually reading. That's not to say you shouldn't write too, but only writing is just as dangerous as only studying. The opinions of others are not always the best teaching tools. Sometimes the student has to put in the work to show he/she is worth the effort. And that goes for more than just writing.