*cough* I decided to write an essay about this subject, since it's one that's been bugging for awhile after reading multiple articles on it. I hashed out the critic's arguments in a 27,000+ word essay, but that's apparently too big for this board, so I posted it in my LJ.

New link may contain references that are PG-ish, but nothing graphic:
http://www.livejournal.com/users/post_rapture/633.html

I'd prefer to keep the commentary on the topic here. Just use my LJ as a stream, since I'd have to post three times to get the whole essay here. Feel free to debate!


[SIZE=small]Oh, and by the way, I'm new. *waves* Hi everyone.[/SIZE]

~edited by Simba '04 by request


Edit: I apologize for that guys. I didn't expect the replies I got on my LJ, and I overlooked the fact that the vast majority of individuals on my LJ list are my age (19) and older. So I've changed the link to an alternate LJ and turned off comments. My apologies to anyone who may have been offended.


Edit 2: Information inaccuracy has been fixed thanks to one of our lovely debators.