It shows a side of Ranma I don't think exists, and which fundamentally
disturbs me when I see it portrayed so.

If you don't believe this side exists, why are you letting this get to you?

You should be just rolling your eyes and shaking your head incredulously.
(9_9) That's what I do with trashy books and fiction.

I think I know why you're disturbed. In Ranma, Akane and Ukyou, you see
yourself. I know; that's what I saw. From Ranma, victimization. From Akane,
the beast within. From Ukyou, tragic friendship. Their usual natures had
been stripped away, leaving the symbols they represent visible for all to
see. So in a way, you're right; they're not really Ranma, Akane and Ukyou,
but aspects of real life and human nature that we prefer didn't exist.

I don't like to read fics which make me sick to my stomach, well written or no.

Then don't read them. If you realize you're reading that kind of fic, reach
up and hit that big ol' button that says "Delete". You won't get sick to
your stomach, we won't have to listen to you rant and rave about you
getting sick to your stomach, and we can all be happy.

Pretty damn simple, no? :)

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