Sorry I missed 3.2.6, but I think it should be added to 3.3.8 for clarification.
I understand the problem with defining TV series. But I have a suggestion that you may or may not agree with. Defining a series of episodes that tell a single story as long form if they exceed two episodes. The two episode mark because it wouldn't separate US and UK series. Alternativly defining any show that is not a continous story (mini or maxi series -hope you understand the comic book terminology of that) as always belonging to the short form category.
I wish I had easy answers, but as you pointed out it is difficult making rules that always apply. But I can't help feeling that the written Hugo rules say that The Pandorica Opens/The big Bang is ineligible, and that it at least should be noted that they were deemed eligible. -Basically more comunication from the Hugo committe to potential voters.
Re: Speaking For Fandom
I understand the problem with defining TV series. But I have a suggestion that you may or may not agree with. Defining a series of episodes that tell a single story as long form if they exceed two episodes. The two episode mark because it wouldn't separate US and UK series. Alternativly defining any show that is not a continous story (mini or maxi series -hope you understand the comic book terminology of that) as always belonging to the short form category.
I wish I had easy answers, but as you pointed out it is difficult making rules that always apply. But I can't help feeling that the written Hugo rules say that The Pandorica Opens/The big Bang is ineligible, and that it at least should be noted that they were deemed eligible. -Basically more comunication from the Hugo committe to potential voters.