It's something I'd take seriously if more than three people complained
about it.  Considering the amount of private criticism I receive from
what we call "lurkers" on the FFML as opposed to public AND private
C&C from vocal members of the list, I am compelled from experience
to question whether or not the view you, Krista and Reid hold represents
the view of a good portion of readers on this mailing list.  Considering
that the entertainment industry and noted authors do not only target
a fandom but a broad audience with certain interests, I'd hesitate
before accepting the validity of such criticism.

Any variation is acceptable, because you cannot quantifiably prove that
audiences will NOT accept Dagwood renamed as Ranma.

I can prove that one member of the audience wouldn't, namely myself. I
don't need a "quantifiably provable" reason not to like a fic.

Well, of course not.  I'm not saying you have to like it, but that's
not what I'm arguing.  I'm asking for statistical evidence that the
author's general audience will agree with you.  Otherwise, general
sweeping statements about the quality of fanfiction based on certain
elements represent ONLY the view of those who voiced them (and those
who voiced support).  Out of 1300 list members, I count 3 explicitly
stated positions that match yours.

*SNIP*

We fundamentally disagree on the issue of what the general audience
is looking for, so I have to disagree here.

-The Reverend Prez

*SNIP*

Well, as a randomly appearing lurker on the FFML who tends to thrust strong 
opinions where they receive kill-file threats, I'd just like to say that I 
agree with Krista, Gary, and Reid on this. That's it, that's all. ;)

--Kevin Kelly
Hibiki_Ryouga@hotmail.com

The Immortal, mis-directed, person who reads without commen... oh wait, 
that's taken, isn't it. ;)


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