In the interests of bringing peace to this thread and seeing fics posted to
the FFML again, I propose a truce.  I propose that all signatories agree to
the following principles:

1.  The original author cannot be replicated by us mere mortals;
2.  Manga is usually primary canon;
3.  Anime is secondary;
4.  Fanfiction is fun to read;
5.  Characters will by definition by anywhere from a little OOC to a great
deal OOC in any fic not generated by the original author;
6.  A good story will excuse most excesses on the author's part (The Bitter
End by Zen, for instance);
7.  We like good stories.

works for me, dude-san!!!

Can we end this debate by agreeing that we all have our own biases and
viewpoints?  I think the HaM preludes are pretty good so far.  I've
disagreed with what Gary has chosen to portray on a few things, but that is
my right as a reader.  As an author, he has the right to portray the
characters as he sees them, as do we all.

amen.

Thank you for your time and patience,

One who should know better,

don't be so hard on youself, mate.

kjh
the queen of swords