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[filkferengi]

So, a few days ago, a self-appointed gate-keeper named Paul Cook opined that Bujold and other award-winning, acclaimed, and notable authors didn't write *real* science fiction because they dared to include romance elements. Lots of loyal fans & other sensible persons got riled up. Instead of joining the general foofaraw, in typical, classy fashion, Lois McMaster Bujold has re-directed the conversation, starting a great, wide-ranging discussion about science fiction, definitions, young adult literature, & all kinds of cool stuff, here:

http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/4822375-science-fiction-platonic-ideal-or-rorschach-blot

mwt comes in for some love in the comments, from multiple folks.