Subject: Re: [FFML][Ranma][DARK] Choices: The Party (Complete Draft)
From: Zelgadis Greywarz
Date: 6/17/1997, 5:10 PM
CC: fanfic@fanfic.com

On Tue, 17 Jun 1997, Son Goku wrote:

I really agree with Joseph on this.  Helping to define and refine the
characters and how hey think is one of the best parts of many of the best
fanfics.  Such events, as I think happened in the last few paragraphs,
although sadly occuring in reality, really bring things down in a fanfic.
Especially in a fanfic based upon upbeat universes as Ranma's.  Sure, bad
and really unusual things happen to them on a fairly regular bases, but
not this.

No, -not- rape, and for a very good reason.  It isn't in the tone of Ranma
1/2 as Rumiko Takahashi has put forth.  Rape, or at least the threat of
rape/unwillful sexual conduct, has been used/_IS_ a big joke in Ranma 1/2.
Why is that?  Unwanted gropes, etc.. are dealt with on a regular basis.
One could argue that the only reason Kunou wouldn't/couldn't rape Ranma or
Akane is because they are better than he is; I certainly don't think Kunou
has enough presence of mind to truly know right from wrong (He's trying to
KILL Ranma, or at least maim him. Does that speak of right-thinking mind
to you?) 

However, as you said, one of the great things -about- fanfics is the
expansion of and filling out of the characters.  By saying "You shouldn't
do this" or "I won't read about this or that", you're depriving yourself
of the chance to maybe read about the exploration of a more serious side
of life.  As for changing the tone.. that happens all the time.  If not,
then what's the point?  The whole idea of fanfics is to change things.  If
you're not changing/expanding/making something -different-, then why not
just be satisfied reading the story?

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