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Edit Post #10061 Initial revision about 5 years ago
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Answer A: How to "defy" physics on a sci-fi?
This is one of those instances where understanding the history of things matters. If you're building a science-fantasy world with the equivalent of modern chemistry, have some fictional elements with distinct properties, and have any concern at all for the periodic table, you really only have four ch...
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almost 11 years ago
Answer A: Writing an article avoiding Libel
If you want to avoid libel, you need to either not name real people , or not say anything you won't swear to in a court of law. There are some jurisdictions where simply claiming "this is a work of fiction" is enough. But there are other jurisdictions where that fig leaf is not enough, but a stronge...
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almost 11 years ago