View it as success. You managed to make your world real enough for them to be offended by it. Yes, these are some of your best-developed characters; that doesn't mean that they would be universally beloved in any 'verse. Arguably, the reverse is true - the better-developed characters are more likely to inspire strong opinions in the reader.
I wonder if Kareen holds similar opinions? Of course, she'd be too polite to email you about them...
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Date: 2009-11-29 01:32 am (UTC)I wonder if Kareen holds similar opinions? Of course, she'd be too polite to email you about them...