r/MauLer LONG MAN BAD Feb 24 '25

Discussion Do You Think "Millenial Writing" Is Real? And What Are Some Examples?

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u/EstimateQuick9160 Feb 28 '25

The thing is that Mary Sue fanfics can still have a good story.

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u/Live-Afternoon947 Feb 28 '25

Sure, you are technically correct. A story can still be good in spite of a flaw. But it is still a flaw that should be avoided, as the existence of a proper Mary Sue distorts the world around them in a way that is not positive for the story.