I'm aware that sexism exists. My post wasn't contesting it's existence - I was simply outlining that some people throw the term around to the point where it's lost much of the original meaning and impact.
I don't believe that the term 'Mary Sue' is sexist. It's often joined by the term 'Gary Stu' in pretty much any serious debate regarding those sorts of character concepts.
I think it does actual victims of sexism a disservice to take something so trivial and make it into an issue when it really doesn't need to be one at all. It's a classic case of some people reading far too deeply into things.
I don't believe that the term 'Mary Sue' is sexist. It's often joined by the term 'Gary Stu' in pretty much any serious debate regarding those sorts of character concepts.
I think it does actual victims of sexism a disservice to take something so trivial and make it into an issue when it really doesn't need to be one at all. It's a classic case of some people reading far too deeply into things.