semantics and necromantics

[MichaelinChina]

Rejections for taboo subjects can be tricky. The most common taboo rejects are for underage characters and bestiality. "Underage" is any character younger than eighteen. This includes flashbacks and memory scenes, where an adult character reminisces about youthful experiences. It's best to avoid mentioning numerical age.

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Just to pick you up on one little point. Whenever I refer to my students I MAKE sure I mention they are 22 or 23 (College students) to avoid the connotation they are minors.