Subject: Hm...
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Posted on: 2011-01-26 13:45:00 UTC
Like the others, I would agree to at least watch this one. Although the way the words are in this fic sorta makes me cringe, however...
Subject: Hm...
Author:
Posted on: 2011-01-26 13:45:00 UTC
Like the others, I would agree to at least watch this one. Although the way the words are in this fic sorta makes me cringe, however...
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6679066/1/Thesisterofthe2greatninjas
At the moment, it's just a bio of the main character, but it's tripping my Mary Sue detector.
One of the reviewers is suggesting this be moved to the Naruto section instead of GI Joe. I don't know much about the Naruto canon -- how does the bio stack up against that?
Seems it's been taken down. Not a huge surprise, but a bit of a shame, really.
This could be our best chance to discover the embryological and fetal development of the Mary-Sue and the early effects of the Plotbunny!
This fic is wirtten by a Lebanese guy/girl. Would it be write to spork fics from people who don't speak English as first language? (I don't mean it's not a Sue, but, for example, would grammar and spelling mistakes be major charges if we take this fact into account?)
Maybe small mistakes can be ignored, but not things that can be avoided by paying attention in English class or asking for a beta reader, IMHO.
However, if there is a Sue there will be enough charges without having to nitpick the text. Remember: only gloriuos (or funny) examples of bad grammar should be pointed out while sporking, if the mission is a list of grammar ewrrors it isn't fun anymore.
Glaurung! I've given a good example not in purpose.
Because on isn't in, and then... then at... but on... and...PREPOSITIONS! *sits on a corner, hugs her legs and swings*
I have the same problem with plurals...
I have a couple weeks before I can even get in line for Permission, but want a fellow rookie teammate? I'm not an expert on GI Joe, but I've got the basics. I'd probably have to research Naruto online, though.
I have exactly the opposite; basic knowledge of Naruto, but little to none for GI Joe. What sort of team-up are you suggesting?
I mean, I personally think it's more fun that way, but if you have an idea for a badfic character, the badfic can be made up. Heck, maybe the fic just exists in a different version of Earth from ours.
Knowing is half the battle, eh? ^_~
~Neshomeh
With any luck, I've nipped it in the bud and curtailed the Sue before it starts, so let's hope for that. If she DOES write the story, and shows no signs of even trying, then go for it.
Meanwhile, you can use the time to bone up on your canon lore. {= )
~Neshomeh
It goes without saying that this is too early to call - you can't spork an entry with no narrative - but like most of us, I'm quite wary of that bio.
I'll be watching quietly; there's no point that I can make via review that Neshomeh hasn't already brought up in a more concise fashion. Here's hoping this author is willing to pay attention to the proffered words of advice...
doubts... great doubts, about the changing of the character...
Like the others, I would agree to at least watch this one. Although the way the words are in this fic sorta makes me cringe, however...
"Element: her real element is ice but she controls all the elements cause she is the goddess of elemental powers."
Sue. Sue. Sue.
And I want to know how twins can be elder or younger. I mean, there is a delay of only seconds. Not enough to say "s/he's older than the other one(s)".
I saw also SMS-like abbreviations and wrong grammar. This one is probably going to become the first fic recognized as badfic before even being written.
Quote:
"And I want to know how twins can be elder or younger. I mean, there is a delay of only seconds."
Not really. Usually the delay is measured in minutes, sometimes hours, and in one case that I know of, days.
But other than that, yeah, SUUUUUUUUE.....
I'm fifty-nine minutes younger than my fraternal twin sister, so yes, it's possible for there to be an elder or younger twin.
Otherwise, I totally agree: Kill da Sue!
I'm fifty-nine minutes younger than my fraternal twin sister, so yes, it's possible for there to be an elder or younger twin.
Otherwise, I totally agree: Kill da Sue!
I've left a review with pointers, giving them the benefit of the doubt, but that profile just screams Sue. And it should definitely be in Crossovers, since half the names seem to be borrowed from Naruto.
~Neshomeh