Elizabeth Weir

[sg_lab2]

I think one of the reasons I've started writing Sheppard/Mckay slash is because it's the only way I'll get Elizabeth portrayed the way I see her.

For all the whining and complaining about her on GW, I find it infinitly more tiresome the way Elizabeth gets depicted in fanfic.

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[sg-lab.livejournal.com]

Your first one is one of my pet peeves.

Your second one I haven't run across so much, but that would probably irk me. Especially the Mary Sue-ish type of portrayal.

I've gotten a bit tired of Elizabeth introspective fic, but then I'm not all that crazy about introspective fic in general.

The other one I really don't like is when she's portrayed as cold or indifferent. Where it's as if she's not friends with John and Rodney.

I was just reading a fic where Rodney is injured on Atlantis while John and Teyla are offworld. When they return Elizabeth tells them "Dr. Mckay was injured". Then she wants their report on the mission "Now". John goes to the infirmary anway and Teyla tells Elizabeth "Dr. Mckay is his friend and will be worried about him."

First of all I don't think Teyla needs to tell Elizabeth John would be concerned about Rodney. And she would want the report on their mission depending on how urgent the situation was. AS far as I could tell the mission report could wait a few minutes for them to check on Rodney. And I think Elizabeth would agree to that.

If it was urgent Elizabeth would at least be understanding and show understanding over their concern. Actually they could give their report while walking to the infirmary.

[sg-lab.livejournal.com]

It's a common thing I have found in fandoms in general. A female character is often portrayed as desperate and pining for the guy or a cold byotch. The cold byotch isn't something I've seen too much with Weir...yet. ;)

And I agree while introspective fic isn't my cup of tea it would be nice to see some from Sheppard's pov.

Although I'm surprised how easy it has been writing Weir for me. While I don't delve into her proffessional side like melyanna does, I'm finding it quite easy with the interpersonal things with her. And more emotional sides. Getting into Sheppard's head is rather challenging. :D

[sg-lab.livejournal.com]

I got out of SG-1 fandom completely because while Sam Carter is not my favorite character, I hated the way she was being portrayed as the cold byotch or desperate and pining in fanfic and J/S ship doesn't do it for me.

[koalathebear.livejournal.com]

I will try to avoid both stereotypes in future!

[sg-lab.livejournal.com]

I don't think you have anything to worry about. :) I've enjoyed all your Atlantis fanfic.

[sg-lab.livejournal.com]

Yeah, slash is really the culprit from what I've with turning the female characters into byotches.