On Thu, 13 Jun 1996, Andy Skuse wrote:

Hmmmm. Having spent a good deal of time lately planning a Ghost In The Shell
fanfic, I'd like to know why you wouldn't like to see one. I certainly hope
that no-one gets the idea that GITS is above having a fanfic written based
upon it. It's a very intriguing story, with so much potential for
extrapolation and interpretation. Does anyone else feel this way about GITS?

Panda (hoping he doesn' have to scrap his fall fanfic writing plans)

Hey Andy, if you feel that your story is good enough just write and post it.
If your wrong, don't worry, we will all tell you the truth. Or as close to
the truth as this many people can see it. Anyway I would like to see any work
concerning GITS. Does anyone know if Shirow has actually put out any work on
GITS 2?