rcarson@rcarson.com wrote:
It pains me greatly to have to criticize a writer whom I respect,
admire, even - dare I say it - venerate as much as Mr. Kleppe, but I
I am honored.
feel this work falls grievously short of his usual high standards
I'm sorry, this is totally unbelievable. Can Mr. Kleppe adduce a
single incident which evinces this preference on Ranma's part? I think
not. The evidence of thiry-eight volumes of manga is overwhelming -
Ranma is a brave, unconventional risk-taker, exactly the sort of person
who prefers chunky style. I simply cannot accept this statement without
at least 100KB of back story showing us how Ranma came to this unusual
choice. And what of Nodoka? How has Ranma convinced her that this is
in any way manly?
Your arguments are sound; however, the fact is that chunky peanut butter
is simply contrary to my biases as an author. Ever since Fluffy, my pet
goldfish, tragically choked himself to death on a morsel of the stuff, I
have dedicated my waking hours toward the goal of stamping out this
scourge known as chunky peanut butter. So if I need to subvert a
defenseless fictional character or two in order to carry out this
crusade, well, then, so be it. NYA HA HA!
On a serious note, though I am honored and flattered to receive such
respect from a writer of your skill, please criticize my work anytime
you feel it appropriate to do so. ^_^
Gary Kleppe
http://www.akane.org/gary/comics.html