Meta Roundup

[macross, final fantasy] In Strong Female Characters Part 1, caithyra takes a detailed look at Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee in the anime Macross Frontier, and Rydia and Rosa in the Final Fantasy IV video game, to analyze what makes them weak or strong characters. Contains heavy spoilers for both.

cluegirl: Fandom Terminology Quandary -- and a proposal for addressing same.: "Pimps aren't clever, dashing scapegraces, and I think we all know this. So WHY are we so willing to use that word in reference to our chosen passtime?"

justhuman: The Friends we Make: ". . . being part of the fannish community in the blogsphere is different than being a fan in other places."

caithyra ponders redeemed villains, and uses examples from Final Fantasy VII and W.I.T.C.H. (Spoilers!), however the arguments and conclusions are not fandom-specific.

branchandroot wrote about villains in Katekyou Hitman Reborn, categorising them as either the Interesting or the Disgusting villain type. (Again, spoilers!)

brownbetty has thoughts on strong women and feminist (or unfeminist) aspects in The Sarah Connor Chronicles, comparing Sarah and Cameron.

I want to use this opportunity to thank the people who sent in links, and say that sending emails or suggesting your own posts is indeed fine. See also #3 in the FAQ.

duskpeterson: To slash and yaoi folk: How has Hurricane Ike affected you?: "I'm working on a story for my Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Report at True Tales about how Hurricane Ike has affected the slash and yaoi communities. Anyone here want to contribute their anecdotes, for the record?"

[Final Fantasy games] lassarina: [meta] I think too much: "So, my biggest fundamental assumption about FF6 is that the Magi-Tek infusion affects not just body but also personality, because it's forcing your genetic structure to alter to accept this new ability."

frogspace gibt kurz ihre (positiven) Impressionen zur ersten Ausgabe des Journals Transformative Works and Cultures (des OTW) wieder.

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squeaky announced a Permanently Insane Account Sale, starting on the 15th and lasting one week. Prices have been lowered back to $40 for a permanent account and $120 for the Insane Userpics option.