Subs or dubs?

I like dubs in the same reason id rather watch a movie that is dub with odd looking lip-sync than a movie with subtitles. Its meant to be watched, not read, hence the "moving pictures" part of it all.

But as stated before, subs have the advantage of being uncensored (can be found for dubs sometimes) and uncut (same as before) but then I would have to question whether or not the anime is intellectually thought provoking, seeing as an anime such as Ghost in the Shell is meant to have you think upon the subjects brought up. With that, reading the subs can draw you away from the visuals within the anime itself, or you could lose out on what is being said (read).

The "meant to be watched" thing is absolutely retarded and really the only argument I ever see from avid dub supporters. You're still watching the visuals, but you're taking in the words through a different way. It's almost no different for me. I hear their tone of voice. I hear how they're saying the words. While I'm reading the subs, I'm getting the full context of what's happening. Anyone who can't do that needs some help, I fear.

Ridiculous. Wrong, completely. ANYTHING taken from the original intended source is detracting from its meaning. Anything censored. Especially anything edited. Many scenes not fit for America often add a lot of power to a series, whether it be violent or sexual. There's power in scenes like that. Meaning.

And again, anyone who is distracted from the visuals by reading subs needs to get past Elementary school level. Learn to read faster or learn to take in the whole thing at once, both of which should be easy. Of course, there can be BAD subs, but that is the fault of the subber and you for watching them. Find good ones or be patient for the good ones to come out.