Brian Robinson wrote:

U chan, despite being cute is as stated a RT character.  The reason people
didn't appreciate you showing Ukyou bad points is for a simple reason.  In
the bottom of their hearts they know that if the story was a little
different that U-chan could have been Ranma's #1 cute fiance.  Just think if
Genma and Ranma would have run into Ukyou on there return trip from China
things may or may not have changed.

	You're talking about a really big change here.  The idea of the series is that 
Ranma meets Akane first and loves her first.  Besides, Ranma did meet Ukyou first, sort 
of.  He did meet Ukyou before meeting Akane.  I don't think it is fair that everyone 
don't appreciate Kun-chan showing Ukyou's flaws.  Akane is my favorite character, and I 
don't mind people pointing out her faults as long as they're right about it.  Just what 
did Kun-chan said about her?  I can't remember exactly what they were (think it was 
about Ukyou being not too feminine and something else) but I do remember that Kun-chan's 
statements made sense.  You don't have to agree with it, but no one is perfect in Ranma 
1/2 (okay, maybe except Kasumi).  If it is okay to show Akane and Shampoo's flaws, why 
is it not okay to show Ukyou's?  Why is it okay for some people to say that Akane is a 
tomboy and that Shampoo is a bimbo but it is not okay to point out Ukyou's flaws?

 All i am really trying to say is that
she may have her bad points but when it comes down to it no one really wants
to see them.  IMHO from what I have read and seen of U-chan she may have
feelings of insecurity and doubt about herself when It comes to a
relationship.  Or maybe she just likes to piss Akane Off.;)  Anyway Thats
all i have to say. 

	Of course Ukyou must feel insecure and doubtful about her love with Ranma.  It 
is only natural, especially when you consider Ukyou grew up as a "boy".  Of course Ukyou 
have her bad points, just like everyone else.  If it offends you for someone to point 
out Ukyou's flaws, don't read it.  As far as I know, Ukyou and Akane are actually pretty 
good friends, so I doubt if that Ukyou would purposely try to hurt Akane.  Ukyou's flaws 
are what make her... human.  I never really like Kasumi because she is just too perfect, 
almost like an angel.  I know she sort of got angry once, but otherwise she is too 
monotonous and boring.  

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"RANMA NO BAKA!" Akane Tendo, Ranma 1/2

"Power only breeds war ... I wish I'd never been born." Celes Chere, Final Fantasy 3

Don Wang <dwang@sprynet.com>
RPG, strategy game, and Ranma 1/2 fan.