Some of the basic criteria I have in mind are these:

1. Complete (kinda obvious)
2. Easy to read (good grammar, punctuation, etc)
3. Sets a good example for those who want to write fan fiction
4. Contains a theme which really draws you in (i.e. you can't stop reading till it's done)
5. Evokes an emotional response from the reader (it makes you laugh, cry, wish you were there, etc.)

Can you think of any other criteria?

I'm also thinking that initially we should have only 10 stories in the Best of forum. We could begin by nominating any story currently in Fan Fiction that meets the criteria we establish.

Later we could vote yearly to add 1 or maybe 2 new stories. Remember, these would be the Best stories so not every story would (or should) be moved there.

I'm also thinking these stories should contain their own permanent comments threads.

Agree? Disagree? Got any other thoughts?