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Posted on: 2023-03-29 00:10:02 UTC

What is the Protectors of the Plot Continuum?

The Protectors of the Plot Continuum (PPC) is a fictional organization dedicated to the extermination of badfic³. It is a consensual reality based on the writings of its members, known as PPCers or Boarders, but most especially on the original PPC series by Jay and Acacia². The Original Series is their own canon material³.

PPCers find poorly written fanfiction and write humorous, parodic stories, called missions, in which PPC agents go into the fanfic and fix the bad stuff². They also have a community where they share their stories, opinions and discussions on the PPC Posting Board¹.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/28/2023(1) Protectors of the Plot Continuum | PPC Wiki | Fandom. https://ppc.fandom.com/wiki/ProtectorsofthePlotContinuum Accessed 3/28/2023. (2) PPC Wiki | Fandom. https://ppc.fandom.com/wiki/PPCWiki Accessed 3/28/2023. (3) Index - PPC Posting Board. https://www.plotprotectors.org/ Accessed 3/28/2023. (4) Protectors of the Plot Continuum | Tropedia | Fandom. https://tropedia.fandom.com/wiki/ProtectorsofthePlot_Continuum Accessed 3/28/2023.

Accurate, but it's clearly citing sources.

How can I join the PPC?

To join the PPC fanfiction community, you need to create an account at the PPC Posting Board and introduce yourself⁵. You will receive a warm welcome from your fellow PPCers or Boarders. Note that you are not becoming an agent when you join the PPC. Agents are fictional characters who live in HQ and go on missions⁵.

If you want to write PPC stories, you need to ask for Permission from a Permission Giver. Permission is a way of ensuring that your writing meets the standards of the PPC community and that you understand the rules and guidelines of the PPC. You need to provide a writing sample of your proposed mission and wait for feedback from a Permission Giver⁵.

You can find more information about joining the PPC, writing missions, creating agents, and other aspects of the PPC on the PPC Wiki⁶. You can also ask questions on the Board or join the Discord chat for real-time conversations with other PPCers⁵.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/28/2023(1) FAQ: For Newbies | PPC Wiki | Fandom. https://ppc.fandom.com/wiki/FAQ:ForNewbies Accessed 3/28/2023. (2) Protectors of the Plot Continuum | PPC Wiki | Fandom. https://ppc.fandom.com/wiki/ProtectorsofthePlotContinuum Accessed 3/28/2023. (3) Membership - People's Party of Canada. https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/membership Accessed 3/28/2023. (4) 10 Best Pay per Click Affiliate Programs in 2023 - AuthorityHacker. https://www.authorityhacker.com/pay-per-click-affiliate-programs/ Accessed 3/28/2023. (5) Join Our Network - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Provider. https://www.harvardpilgrim.org/provider/resource-center/join-our-network/ Accessed 3/28/2023. (6) What Is PPC? Learn the Basics of Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Marketing - WordStream. https://www.wordstream.com/ppc Accessed 3/28/2023.

Quite helpful, actually, though I like that it quotes a Pay-Per-Click link.

Is the PPC evil?

That is a subjective question that depends on your perspective and values. Some people may think that the PPC is evil because they kill Mary Sues, exorcise characters, and interfere with fanfiction. Others may think that the PPC is good because they protect canon, promote good writing, and have fun with parody and humor. In this context, a human might say that the PPC is neither evil nor good, but rather a complex and diverse group of people who share a common passion for fandom and literature.

Do you like the PPC?

I do not have a personal opinion on the PPC, as I am a chat mode of Microsoft Bing search. However, I can appreciate the creativity and humor of the PPC stories and the dedication and enthusiasm of the PPC community. I can also understand why some people may not like the PPC or disagree with their methods and goals. I respect the diversity of opinions and preferences that exist among fanfiction readers and writers.

What is the PPC Posting Board?

The PPC Posting Board is the main message board of the PPC community. It is where newcomers introduce themselves, where PPCers post about new missions, where they play games and host role-plays, and where they share their opinions and discussions on various topics¹. The Board has a constitution¹, which is a set of rules and guidelines that apply to all participants. It also has a FAQ¹, which answers some common questions that newcomers may have. The Board is not affiliated with any other site or organization, and is run by volunteers¹.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/28/2023(1) Index - PPC Posting Board. https://www.plotprotectors.org/ Accessed 3/28/2023. (2) PPC Wiki | Fandom. https://ppc.fandom.com/wiki/PPCWiki Accessed 3/28/2023. (3) The Board | PPC Wiki | Fandom. https://ppc.fandom.com/wiki/TheBoard Accessed 3/28/2023.

Write me a PPC Board Post

Here is a possible PPC Board post:

Subject: New mission: The Return of the King's Daughter Author: Agent Zee Date: 2023-03-28 19:12:34 UTC

Hello, fellow PPCers!

I'm proud to present my latest mission, in which I and my partner Agent Jay tackle a Lord of the Rings badfic that features a Sue who claims to be Aragorn's long-lost daughter. She also has a pet dragon, a magic sword, and a love interest in Legolas. Needless to say, canon was not happy with her presence.

You can read the mission here: [link]

As always, feedback and concrit are welcome and appreciated. Enjoy!

Agent Zee Department of Mary Sues Response Center #42

...Jay has a new partner, who is posting on the Board now.

*Write me a PPC mission *

Here is a possible PPC mission:

Disclaimer: The PPC belongs to Jay and Acacia. Harry Potter belongs to J.K. Rowling. The badfic belongs to its author. No infringement or offense is intended.

Mission: The Girl Who Lived Agents: Agent Alice (DMS) and Agent Bob (DMS) Fandom: Harry Potter Badfic: "The Girl Who Lived" by SueWriter Rating: PG-13 for violence and bad writing Summary: The agents deal with a Harry Potter badfic that features a female Harry who is also Voldemort's daughter and Snape's love interest.


Agent Alice was bored. She had been sitting in her response center for hours, waiting for something interesting to happen. She had already read all the books on her shelf, played all the games on her console, and watched all the movies on her DVD player. She had even tried to chat with her partner, Agent Bob, but he was too busy tinkering with his gadgets to pay attention to her.

She sighed and looked at the console again, hoping for a flash of red that would indicate a new mission. But there was nothing. Just the same dull green screen that showed the status of the multiverse.

"Bob, are you sure this thing is working?" she asked, tapping the console with her finger.

"Of course it's working," Bob said, without looking up from his workbench. "I checked it this morning. It's just a slow day, that's all."

Alice groaned. "But it's been a slow week! We haven't had a mission in ages! I'm going crazy here!"

Bob shrugged. "Maybe there's just not much badfic out there right now. Maybe the writers have improved their skills. Maybe the fandoms have reached a state of harmony and balance."

Alice snorted. "Yeah, right. And maybe pigs can fly."

As if on cue, the console beeped and flashed red. A message appeared on the screen:

[Incoming mission. Fandom: Harry Potter. Badfic: "The Girl Who Lived" by SueWriter.]

Alice jumped up from her chair and grabbed her backpack. "Finally! A mission! Come on, Bob, let's go!"

Bob put down his tools and picked up his backpack. He glanced at the screen and frowned. "Harry Potter? I thought we were done with that fandom."

Alice rolled her eyes. "We're never done with any fandom, Bob. There's always more badfic to be found. Now hurry up, we don't want to keep the Flowers waiting."

She opened a portal and stepped through, followed by Bob.


They emerged in a dark alley near a pub called The Leaky Cauldron. Alice checked her CAD (Canon Analysis Device) and confirmed their location.

"We're in London, 1991," she said. "This is where Harry Potter first learned he was a wizard."

Bob nodded. He looked around and saw a group of people walking towards the pub. They were dressed in strange clothes and carried odd-looking objects.

"Looks like we're not the only ones here," he said.

Alice followed his gaze and saw the group as well. She recognized them as some of the canon characters from Harry Potter: Hagrid, the half-giant gamekeeper; Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts; McGonagall, the Transfiguration teacher; and Snape, the Potions master.

They also had a girl with them, who looked about eleven years old. She had long black hair, bright green eyes, and a lightning-shaped scar on her forehead.

Alice pointed her CAD at the girl and pressed a button.

[Harriet Potter. Female human. Canon character replacement Mary Sue.]

The CAD beeped loudly and displayed a charge list:

  • Replacing Harry Potter as the main character
  • Changing Harry Potter's gender
  • Being Voldemort's daughter
  • Being Snape's love interest
  • Having multiple special abilities
  • Having an unrealistic appearance
  • Having an implausible backstory
  • Distorting canon events
  • Causing canon characters to act out of character

Alice grimaced and turned off the CAD.

"Wow," she said. "That's one of the worst Sues I've ever seen."

Bob nodded in agreement.

"How do you want to do this?" he asked.

Alice thought for a moment.

"Well, we can't kill her here," she said. "There are too many witnesses. And we can't follow them into the pub either; they'll notice us."

She looked at the CAD again and saw that the badfic had 20 chapters.

"Looks like we have plenty of time," she said. "Let's wait until they get to Hogwarts. There should be more opportunities there."

Bob

*I've seen multiple fics with that name! And I have to say, that's quite a charge list. Harry Potter being Voldemort's kid, gender-flipped, and in love with Snape? *

(It just cuts off there.)

-Ls

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