Canon vs. Fanon, part 19: Sarcophagus Use

Welcome to the latest edition of Canon vs. Fanon! Pull up your keyboard and join the fun. I've had lots of people wandering onto my flist of late, and you're all very welcome. :) If you're new to the Canon vs. Fanon series, you can read older entries via the tags or the LJ Index.

Briefly, the purpose of these essays is to explore canon issues, contrast them with common fanon usage, and determine how far fanon strays from canon. Some fanon is completely unsupported by canon; some is actually contradicted by canon; and some is only a question of emphasis or degree.

The point is not to condemn authors who use fanon, or even to suggest that there is something wrong with extrapolation or common plotlines. The purpose is simply to reach an understanding of what is canon, and what isn't. You may apply my conclusions to your writing, ignore them completely, or even find them pretentious or ridiculous - the choice is entirely up to you. :)

In this case, I'm not entirely sure I have any conclusions. So I'm presenting you with the canon facts, and together, I hope we can come to a clearer answer of how much the sarcophagus corrupts, and when withdrawal should occur.

( 'We don't use the sarcophagus!' )

( sarcophagus timing )

( personal fanon opinion )

Anyway, I'm sorry, but that just happens to be how I feel about it. What do you think?