On Thu, 23 Jan 1997, Terrence M Marks wrote:

I have yet to see mail condemning these.
And even if there was, so what??
Mistakes help people learn, isn't that one of the main reasons for 
the existance of the FFML??
I'm not impressed by your call for censorship.

You want mail condemning this, here it is.

	Hmmm, I've been keeping track of this latest snafu to the harmony 
of this ML, and I might have a suggestion, but I don't know if it'll 
swing.  But here goes:
	We have a problem with some people who are of the opinion that 
pervert fanfics are bad.  Likewise, we have a problem with people who 
write said fanfics.  The current point of conflict is whether or not it 
belongs on the ML.  Now, this ML is a forum for fan writing, and I don't 
recall it being selective about topic before (ie-anime only, etc.).  But 
this is a problem that will not go away, so I make the proposal that 
maybe, just maybe, we need. . .a ratings system.
	Okay, so it makes MY skin crawl too, but I don't see any other 
way to return to the harmonious ML we all know and love unless we find a 
compromise.  I propose that if a fanfic contains a topic that is, well, a 
tad nastier than usual (another problem is the definition of that) it 
should have a label, similar to LEMON labelling, in the subject line, so 
those who aren't interested in reading it can nuke it and get on with 
life.  Aside from direct and outright censorship, which has the potential 
for civil wars, I don't see any other way to handle this.
	That's my idea.  'Nuff said.

                                           Ryoga Hibiki
                             Wielder of the Bladed Belt, Friend of P-Chan

	PW:  <Oh, bravo.  Trying to show your stuff again?>
	You have a better idea, furbag?
	PW:  <Mightier powers than these have censored.  Look at Metternich.>
	Metternich was also the puppet of the Habsburgs.  So what?
	PW:  <Just a suggestion.  It would be SUCH a shame to see this ML 
torn apart by strife and attrition.>
	Just go away and let them work this out.
	PW:  <Fine, fine, don't take my advice. . .Hungarian Revolution 
of 1848. . .>
	SHUT UP!!