Because the template for that - for her - doesn't exist, it isn't ingrained in our consciousness in western culture for thousands of years. We're having to create it afresh, in a manner of speaking.
And I think infinitewhale had a point about Buffy being the character in the horror movies who was meant to die, to be punished - the bitch. That's true of Cordy as well.
But, you know, it's all about searching good authors (And in my f-list there are many)
*nods* I'm really selective about who I read because it's not just entertainment it's a matter of trust and safety for me as a Buffy fan. there are writers who treat both characters with respect - and this is also true of Bangel writers and Buffy/Giles writers - any pairing really. IT CAN BE DONE.
Re: I have to rant I HAVE FEELINGS
Because the template for that - for her - doesn't exist, it isn't ingrained in our consciousness in western culture for thousands of years. We're having to create it afresh, in a manner of speaking.
And I think infinitewhale had a point about Buffy being the character in the horror movies who was meant to die, to be punished - the bitch. That's true of Cordy as well.
But, you know, it's all about searching good authors (And in my f-list there are many)
*nods* I'm really selective about who I read because it's not just entertainment it's a matter of trust and safety for me as a Buffy fan. there are writers who treat both characters with respect - and this is also true of Bangel writers and Buffy/Giles writers - any pairing really. IT CAN BE DONE.