a) I didn't compare them, and I'm sure I get where you got that from? All fair points, though.

b) Author-bashing is part of it, but some people lose their sense of perspective and it stops being funny. Mary sues are not some horrible war crime to be utterly outraged about! It's just fanfiction! Srsly, people.

c) Yes, thank you for reminding me that trolls suck. I had forgotten.