CONVERSATION: Thoughts on Shifters

Recently Sirius emailed the rest of us with questions to start a new conversation. The discussion went long enough that we are splitting it into two parts. The second half, which is chock full of book recommendations, will run tomorrow. — Janine
 
Sirius: Hi all, here are some questions on the topic of shifters.

Do you like shifters in general in your books? Why or why not?

Which characterization of shifters you prefer (once again if you enjoy them in general) – shifters as mostly humans with so...