Thread:Flashfire212/@comment-34754462-20180511131156/@comment-209421-20180511161509

As far as I'm concerned, no, not really. I typically mark Mary Sue or Gary Stu alternates as being done intentionally, and I would argue that if you state it clearly on the page, or with the admins, then it should be allowed to stay.

I have never agreed with that rule personally, I find that a lot of gag characters get swept under the rug because of it, and also a lot of newcomers who lack artistic skill can't show what their characters appear like.