From: Jeremy S Lopett <jslst29+@pitt.edu>
Subject: [FFML] Them damn preverted fanfics
 
JS> everyone's arguing over these damn things, when they shouldn't even be
JS> considered as Ranma.  if you want to write stupid preverted stuff, then
JS> make up your own damn characters, and leave the ranma ones alone.  If your
JS> one of those preverts who likes to get off by reading these, then go buy
JS> something form softcel/advision.

Whoh!!  Hold it there!  I may be new to this echo, but as far as I've
seen it, it is a place to play "What IF" with your favorite
characters.  I hate to say this, but If anybody has read the series
containing "Building Bridges, Thy Outward Part, Those tears are pearl"
which were written in part by Webdragon, they would know just how
different Ranma can be.  I consider Webdragon one of the best
contributors in the FFML, and hold his opinion very highly.

The storyline contained in the above mentioned Fanfics is borderline
Lemon/Gay, however many will attest that it is also engrosing and very
thought provoking.

Albeit there are simply sick fanfics out there, there is no rule
dictating that you must read them.  I seriously doubt people read them
to get off, for crying out loud, this is a mailing list for writers. 
People who like to see different aspects of known scenarios, people
who know bad writing when they see it, and either stop reading or give
helpful tips.

Flaming is a pathetic waste of computer bits and brain power.  I have
read this thread and agree with whoever says it has gotten out of
hand.  I also believe that it should stop now with the agreement to
leave people alone.

Not everybody lives in America, but that does not mean this echo is
not a free one.  Just consider these arguments from different angles
and realize that yes, you may be wrong about something.  Hell, in two
years, something may happen in your life that will make all of this
seem childish, and wouldn't you feel pretty stupid to realize you were
part of it.

People are different, Live with it.

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