I think there is a tad bit of unfairness in this whole thread.  Kun-chan,
you are just attacking Shampoo, while everyone else is trying to help you
see the other points of view.  I have yet to read a responce which
directly stated that the writter felt that Shampoo was the best character
or their favorite character.  People aren't arguing, at least I'm not,
they are trying to create a little balance in the dissusion.  The only
difference between Shampoo and Akane is Ranma likes Akane more than
Shampoo, but just because Ranma likes her more doesn't excuse Akane and
condemn Shampoo.  Anytime a negative characteristic of Shampoo is pointed
out, it is more than likely that the same characteristic can be found in
Akane.  No more Shampoo bashing please.

I thought it stopped a while back, or at least dropped off... trying to
start it up again?

Kun-chan...