What do I look for in reviewing a story?  Hmm...I can't really answer that.
I will agree though, spelling and grammar do really bother me.  (Yeah, yeah,
pot calling the kettle black, I know...)

And now.....for my rant.

David, as much as I respect your arguments, I have to disagree with you.
But then, I took Taleswapper's essay and went through the following process:

1) It was well written, his arguments were well delivered.
2) For the most part, I can't argue with what he says.  He's entitled to
think that way.
3) He's still wrong.

I, and I expect most of the readers out there, DON'T GIVE A DAMN about that
kind of thing.  We all care about one thing when reading a story: Is it
entertaining?

"The True Cat Fist" has it's problems.  Yes, it's stereotypical.  Yes, the
author needs to run it through a spellchecker.  Yes, the new character
steals the show.  However, it's still a fun read.  I find it entertaining.
So he steals the show - the new character is the CENTRAL character to the
story.  It starts, ends, and revolves around him.  He's the main
protagonist, not Ranma, not Akane, not anyone.

Now, these are all my opinions, and you're all entitled to disagree at your
pleasure (a warning, truly offensive flames get sent to your postmaster).

--
Christopher Angel
--who should really get around to making a sig again...