I can't believe I forgot it this year. With all the assorted problems I've been having with the site lately, the Survey completely skipped my mind.

Usually I ask just four questions. Favorite male character (Mark, two years in a row), favorite female character (Mrs. Shibata was last year's favorite, Yuko Ishida before that), favorite story thread (the Suicide Girl, two years running), and favorite strip (a Suicide Girl strip was chosen both years). This year I want to extend it a little more.

Here are the 2002 Survey Questions:

1. Who is your favorite male character? (Please choose only one. Split votes are a pain in the ass). The usual contenders are Shiunji Watanabe, Mr. Watanabe, Mike, Mark, Touro, the Swearing Friend, Kenta, Kenta's dad Mr. Shibata, Jon, or anyone else you can find. If you feel you can, explain why.

2. Who is your favorite female character? (Again, choose only one). The usual contenders are Madame X, Michelle, Dr. Lovetalk, Mrs. Shibata, Natsumi, Yuko Ishida, Tomoe Toyasaka, Mrs. Watanabe, Chie Sakamachi, Miki the blind girl, the Dutch Wife Fairy, or anyone else you can think of. If you can, explain why.

3. Which is your favorite thread? (Again, pick only one). Choices are Madame X, Suicide Girl, Mike's Left Hand, Kenta's Horny Mom, Hentai Made of Glass, Chie Sakamachi Bukkake Star, Weird Sex Tricks or the Parodies.

4. Story thread you don't see enough of. (Pick one from the list in #3).

5. Story thread you see too much of (Pick one from the list in #3).

6. Any other comments you would like to make.

Because I expect a few more responses than I got last year, I have a special address for this survey: slcomicsurvey at hotmail.com. I won't use your E-mail address for anything, and I will not reply unless there is something specific that requires replying to. If I find a particular comment amusing or enlightening, I will post it here unless you tell me not to specifically.

Thanks for your time, and onwards with the survey! Thanks a lot!