Because of the fact that Mika's a female character people would be upset for a very different reason and generally much more accepting that things change during development.
People are freaking out over every little change, period.
Mainly because we have been able to play the game and see things...so if Dan had an ass smacking taunt super that was altered...I imagine those who cared would be rather miffed.
I think most of the outrage is over the top and dumb but the bottom line people generally aren't happy when you change things they liked, moreso if it is done poorly (like it is here) and even moreso if it's done because people complained about it (not as likely imo).
Here is the crux of these threads, people don't like things like enjoy to get altered to appease another group especially when they don't agree with the change. As such, you get the back and fourth, the name calling, the stupid rage and all the fun we generally have in these thread because "you are changing what I like into something I don't". I understand what both sides are coming from in that case. On one hand, why should I have to basically give up something I enjoy to appeal to a party that could easily go find something they like and leave me alone. On the other hand, well for one its not that serious...as this is goddam videogames and also just grow up? But it is difficult in any sense, because those asking for change more than likely aren't that interested in the first place and the final product ends up being something no one likes (this won't be because of ass slapping...it will be if Capcom keeps dropping nerf bombs all over lolololol).
That is my only concern in these threads...I am all for equality. I play female characters anytime I get a chance to because of the rarity (in CAP games its because I am awful at creating cool looking dudes tho) but I also feel like there is less of a push for diversity and more of a lets take away from things I actually don't care about in the name of diversity. I don't like FPS and while I was butthurt during the diluge of FPS all day errday a few years back, I also didn't ask for FPS games to stop or change to suit my needs but for games that I like and did suit my needs to be made. I just feel like these threads are full of people fighting the wrong battle.
but honestly tho..this thread is silly. I am pretty sure, the ass slap will return and if it doesn't...its not the end of the world.