Actually, it's beneficial. I think. <g> I've been aware it didn't work for a long time, but was in denial.
Yesterday, a couple of fdk comments for other stories made me realise I had to face up to it. Now that I have - well, I realise I was never that keen on the elements I'll have to jettison and that the story will be tighter without them.
Now...all I have to do is find material to replace them and an actual plot elsewhere that isn't boring and deeply unoriginal.
Still, such are the joys of fanfic writing! <g>
LabRat