One reason could be that novels are open - ended. There's no one definitive way to read them. Different people might focus on different characters, plotlines, or themes, so no one can claim to know the one and only 'truth' about the novel.
Because a novel is often a product of the author's subconscious as well as their conscious mind. There may be hidden motives, unspoken ideas, and unconscious themes in a novel that are difficult to detect. Also, as readers, we bring our own biases and emotions to the reading process. So, in the end, no one can have a complete and objective knowledge of a novel.
Maybe they have had experiences that are so unique that they feel others won't get it. For example, if they grew up in a very special culture or family situation.
Maybe they love the movie so much that they want to hear again whatever was said about it. For instance, if it was a trivia fact.
Some people may say this because they have become more interested in other forms of media. Visual novels require a certain level of time investment to read through the text and make choices, and if someone has a busier schedule now, they might prefer something quicker like a short - form podcast or a mobile game that doesn't demand as much time and concentration. Additionally, the art style in some visual novels might not appeal to them anymore, or they could have outgrown the often - targeted younger - audience themes in many visual novels.
There could be several reasons. Firstly, if a person has been consuming a lot of fictional stories and wants a change of pace, they might say 'watch not a story'. They could be looking for something more grounded in reality, like a true - crime documentary. Secondly, they might be interested in learning new things. Non - story - based content such as educational videos or lectures can provide useful information. Lastly, some people might find non - story - based content more relaxing as they don't have to follow a complex plot or remember characters' backstories.
Someone might say 'tells no story' when they are looking for a deeper meaning or connection in something but don't find it. For instance, in a movie that has a lot of action scenes but no real character development or overarching plot, a viewer could say it tells no story.
To avoid misinterpretation. If the plot has some elements that could be misconstrued as ghost - related, they clarify it in advance.
They might be in a hurry and don't have time for long - winded personal tales.
Someone might say 'no reading fanfic' because they are focused on the original source material. Fanfic can deviate a lot from the original, and they might not want to risk getting a distorted view of the story they love. Also, they could be concerned about the legality or ethics of some fanfic, especially if it seems to be misusing the original work's concepts.
One reason could be that it's a self - indulgent piece. The writer is creating it just for their own enjoyment and doesn't want others to judge or interfere. So they think nobody else needs to know.
It could be that they want to focus on more positive or different topics. High school stories can sometimes be negative or full of drama, and they might prefer to talk about other things like travels, new hobbies, or current events instead.