Mary Sues

[clodia_risa]

Apparently there's a discussion about Mary Sues going on in fandom? People are having arguments and disagreements about whether they are good or bad or whatever.

I don't see how this is a discussion. It's a phase of writing that everyone goes through. It's a fun thing to do for oneself. It doesn't make for a particularly good story outside of your head.

What's the issue?

Comments

[gweniveeve.livejournal.com]

I agree entirely. I mean, is there anyone who enjoys reading Mary Sues?

I can't say that all OCs are bad or necessarily = Mary Sues, because I have read some good ones, but I sort of am prejudiced against them since they normally are Mary Sues.