Just read a thread by a smart person who simply doesn't grasp simple characterization and I'm kind of floored by it. It was retweeted by another smart person who also seems not to grasp it. I don't know what to do when smart people seem unable to read narratives.
Whether it's a novel storyline, the latest star wars episode plot, or the recent reactions we witnessed made directly to a wonderful wow lore/author, it's a pattern that isn't healthy.