As many have stated, this thread, as many emotion-filled posts as there are, is still somewhat of a shining example of how deeply we can respect each other and debate with dignity.

A suggestion for Ann, if I may make it. If you aren't sure about a fic, and have any suspicions that it may be a deathfic, I would PM the author requesting confirmation one way or the other.

I choose not to get involved in this discussion because I would likely ending up saying something which seemed innocuous to me but could hurt someone. I just don't recognize those things very well.

I think, therefore, I get bananas.

When in doubt, think about time travel conundrums. You'll confuse yourself so you can forget what you were in doubt about.

What's the difference between ignorance, apathy, and ambivalence?
I don't know and I don't care one way or the other.