In general I've never really had a problem with retconning and inconsistent canon. Some of the most entertaining debates I've ever read revolve around people trying to fit some of these inconsistencies into a logical sequence. The slayer's and vampire's ever altering powers, character's ages, vampire physiology, time frames, locations, prophecies, Heaven , Hell etc. Some fans are absolutely BRILLIANT at explaining away what is blatantly a goof.
It is, afterall a illusory universe and the writer can do whatever he pleases. I'd absolutely agree that the fundamentals deserve respect, but in most cases 'tweaking' doesn't strike me as much of a sin.
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Date: 2011-03-19 12:45 am (UTC)It is, afterall a illusory universe and the writer can do whatever he pleases. I'd absolutely agree that the fundamentals deserve respect, but in most cases 'tweaking' doesn't strike me as much of a sin.