I'm not trying to insult those who read/write them, because a lot of them are incredibly well written and realistic- I just can't handle them. Enough family/friends in my life have died... I don't need my fictional characters to do it too!

YES. That's pretty much it. And when it comes down to it, in the show I'd rather they live, than die. Why would fics be any different?

I'm thinking I'll have to friend + be friended by you to see that entry, but that's cool, since I was thinking about doing that anyway. :D