I don’t think Mary Sue or Gary Stu characters are intrinsically bad. Provided that the work is honest about it.

I prefer characters who have realistic strengths and weaknesses, and who face credible tests in the plot, which they aren’t guaranteed to pass. I like characters who fail from time to time.

I do sometimes want some escapism and such, so I’m glad Mary Sue and Gary Stu types still exist.

Check out the first season of Killing Eve. Head writer left after S1 so reviews of the other three seasons are decidedly mixed.

I thoroughly enjoyed the live action Cowboy Bebop.

I use Voyager.

When I see people posting stuff I don’t want to see but can’t otherwise easily filter (based off link domain or keyword in post title or community name), I will downvote. Once I see a user account with enough net downvotes, that’s a cue for me to consider blocking them.

This works sorta well for me, but someone else’s experience may vary.

I’ve been watching Full Swing S3 on Netflix, and just started the first episode of S4.

Yes, most of the golfers depicted are obnoxious asses who live a life of wealth and are a bit out of touch with the average jane & joe. I don’t think I’d want to have a coffee or a beer with most of them.

I still find the show fascinating for the same reasons that I find the F1: drive to survive and Break point series fascinating, and for the same reason I enjoy shows that depict how products are manufactured.

I like seeing stuff that doesn’t get aired during a tournament on tv. I like seeing stuff that isn’t just social media soundbites.

Who received each note? I’m having trouble figuring out based on what I see in the artwork

She’s apparently never heard of earbuds either

Looks like the cat distribution system is working as intended.

I’ve heard the phrase “pavement princess” used for such vehicles

The Culture would be a grand place indeed

Same with me and the Game of Thrones universe