Answer by Monty Wild for A proposal to finalize the "are real world questions...
I have had a number of questions that I have had to fight to have remain open because they were real-world questions, "Not about Worldbuilding", and I had to explain in the question at some length that...
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If we consider that the so–called “real world” is simply an example of worldbuilding which has already been done, and is being done every day, then it works.To put it another way: if the question...
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December 26, 2022After 4.5 years of experience with this policy, my opinion is no longer completely reflected by either of my answers to this post. It can be better stated as this:A Real World question...
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I agree that being real world does not make question automatically off-topic. At the same time, it does not make automatically it on-topic.Answer to Should we finally allow reality checks of other plot...
View ArticleAnswer by Green for A proposal to finalize the "are real world questions...
The best WB questions have some or all of these attributesThere isn't one single qualifier or disqualifier for a good, on-topic WB question. It's a constellation of factors. This is why I believe it's...
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After 4.5 years of experiencing this polity, my beliefs are no longer reflected by this answer. Please see this answer for details. Thank you. -JBHHallelujah!I applaud and approve the effort as stated....
View ArticleAnswer by adaliabooks for A proposal to finalize the "are real world...
I'm in favour of this.I personally see no problem with 'real world' questions. Just because this site is about world building doesn't mean that everyone is building a completely fantasy or sci-fi...
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For the record I'm against this change (let's call it a liberalization of policy). However if this is to be adopted I strongly feel we need formal rules and "reasons to close" which at least try and...
View ArticleAnswer by Vincent for A proposal to finalize the "are real world questions...
I agree.Questions about the real world need a worldbuilding context or they will get closed as off-topic.andQuestions that can be answered with a quick search on a search engine will get closed as...
View ArticleAnswer by elemtilas for A proposal to finalize the "are real world questions...
Still a NOIt's been about four years since I first answered this question in the negative. I deleted it (for reasons I no longer remember), so am going to try again. I've reviewed the query (totally...
View ArticleAnswer by Mark for A proposal to finalize the "are real world questions...
I am in agreement with this, and am thrilled with worldbuilding accepting this stance. It also makes the site mesh better with other sites. Regarding:Caveat: Members are certainly welcome to suggest...
View ArticleAnswer by AndyD273 for A proposal to finalize the "are real world questions...
I am in total agreement with this. One minor point is that there needs to be room for differences of opinion and subjective view, even with the "bad questions".Regarding Don’t answer questions that are...
View ArticleA proposal to finalize the "are real world questions on-topic" debate
If you would like to discuss this or explain disagreements, or want clarification please feel free to join this chatroom.The moderators have discussed the recent re-invigoration of the on or off topic...
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