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Use this tag when examining what is on-topic or off-topic, and why.
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Is the story-ID question that turned out to be about the Axe commercial, on-topic?
Yes, it is on topic.
First of all, the user asking didn't know it was from an Axe commercial. Angels are not unusual in works of Fantasy, so this Stack was a logical place to ask.
An answer should no …
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Is Thomas the Tank Engine on-topic?
Only where SFFnal elements are concerned.
If we allow the basic conceit of sentient trains and other machines, the stories themselves are quite mundane. The same stories could be told with Thomas' rol …
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Is Sharknado SciFi?
No, it is not Science Fiction, but it is Speculative Fiction and thus on topic (alas).
Wikipedia says:
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, sp …
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When is science fiction existing?
"Existing properties" means "published works"; works that have already been created and are accessible to the general public.
That ranges from the most famous franchises and works by writers that are …
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Is magic realism on topic?
Apparently, it is.
According to Wikipedia,
Magic realism or magical realism is a genre where magical or unreal elements play a natural part in an otherwise realistic or mundane environment. Altho …
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Are movies like "Twins" or "Junior" on topic, since they contain minor SF elements?
I say Twins is off topic for SF&F.
Vote up if you agree, vote down if you disagree.
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Is Twin Peaks on topic?
Yes, Twin Peaks is firmly on topic. Without spoiling the plot, both seasons of the original series contain supernatural (fantastical) elements, as does the new series.
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Policy on questions about which genre or subgenre a given work is in?
They could be on topic, but we have to be on the lookout for opinions.
Genre classification, even in very broad strokes, should be on topic. Also, they should be perfectly answerable. However, we sho …
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Are movies like "Twins" or "Junior" on topic, since they contain minor SF elements?
I say Junior is off topic for SF&F.
Vote up if you agree, vote down if you disagree.
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Are questions about pornographic material allowed?
I don't see why they shouldn't be, as long as they are on topic by being sf or fantasy.
We do need to make sure to keep the minimum age as specified in the TOS in mind when writing posts, but while th …
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Is this question about The Great Mouse Detective on-topic?
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The Great Mouse Detective itself should be on topic, if just barely.
Two properties make it so.
Anthropomorphic animals living in the regular human world
Anthropomorphic animals by thems …
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