As I sit down to write this column I feel very deprived. God has not chosen to personally enlighten me, nor have any spirits come knocking at my door to deliver visions of the future. Although with my luck my spirit guides probably would have been Barney and Vanilla Ice (yes, I know he's not dead, but his career is), so I will count my blessings. Instead, I shall have to do my column the old fashioned way: steal from someone else (thank you David Letterman).
Fans. You meet them at conventions. You know one. You've been one. You are one. For better or for worse it is about passion, pure and simple...

	Top 7 Reasons Why Fans Suck
	7.		Some fans' idea of a balanced review is to slam both the dubbing and the editing of a show intended for kids.
	6.		Some fans mistake politeness for interest and continue to talk 30 minutes after their victim's eyes glaze over.
	5.		A fan's unadulterated and unchecked passion can lead to insulting comments that only wound egos and put people in a defensive position rather than provide useful, informative feedback.
	4.		Fans sometimes point out mistakes or errors that a creator was praying that no one would notice.
	3.		Uncaring Fans buy SM CDs, pirated videos and unlicensed merchandise.
	2.		Unthinking Fans rip into pros under the misguided notion that pros are all loaded and don't have to listen to the wishes of the licensors.
	...and the number one Reason Why Fans Suck:
	1.	Cross-dressing Sailor Senshi

Now before y'all start sharpen' dem knives to cut me down to size, let痴 examine the other side of the coin.

	Top 7 Reasons Why Fans Rule
	7.		Thinking fans provide honest direct feedback that inspires better products that everyone else can appreciate.
	6.		Many fans channel their passion into missionary work—inspiring others to sample and enjoy their favorite manga and anime and to become fans themselves.
	5.		Some fans take the time to learn and understand the culture as well as the art.
	4.		Fans still have the courage to say something sucks.
	3.		Fans keep thousands of people employed out of their sheer enthusiasm (and just a little cash...)
	2.		Fans still try to make a difference.
	...and the number one Reason Why Fans Rule:
	1.	They buy products they know are imperfect simply to show their support.

After a couple of Running Ink Projects that were filled with frustration and unrealized potential, I really learned to appreciate that last one!
Next, let us examine the wonderful issue of 'H', a peculiar genre that cuts two ways. On the one hand, too much 'H' puts a stigma on the entire genre when not enough people understand the variety and are looking for a sensationalized cubbyhole. On the other hand, nothing says "animation is not just SCOOBY-DOO" like UROTSUKIDOJI...

	Top 7 Reasons to Justify Selling H
	7.		It makes money.
	6.		It is an artistic expression that celebrates the freedom of the 1st Amendment.
	5.		It makes lots of money.
	4.		Japanimation fans think all anime is H.
	3.		It makes lots and lots of money.
	2.		Crappy production values are acceptable.
	...and the number one Justification to Sell H:
	1.	It makes so much money, people can afford to sell non-H products.