who do you want deciding that a work isn't sufficiently "science fictional?" The same people I want deciding that a work isn't sufficiently fantasy or science fictional. That argument falls flat as long as there is any genre restriction. While some works of fantasy do border on having a science base, the Harry Potter series isn't one of them, and doesn't pretend to be.
the WSFS Constitution trumps the specific words in the name. Yes it does. I guess if the membership wanted to, they could also add mystery, medical anatomy and kayaking to that list. Or remove the genre references completely. But that would defeat the purpose of a Sci-Fi fan group giving awards in its area of expertise, wouldn't it?
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The same people I want deciding that a work isn't sufficiently fantasy or science fictional. That argument falls flat as long as there is any genre restriction. While some works of fantasy do border on having a science base, the Harry Potter series isn't one of them, and doesn't pretend to be.
the WSFS Constitution trumps the specific words in the name.
Yes it does. I guess if the membership wanted to, they could also add mystery, medical anatomy and kayaking to that list. Or remove the genre references completely. But that would defeat the purpose of a Sci-Fi fan group giving awards in its area of expertise, wouldn't it?