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===Perspectives=== |
===Perspectives=== |
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Articles on Equestripedia can be broken up into three categories, in-universe articles, real-world articles, and topical articles. The differences are the following |
Articles on Equestripedia can be broken up into three categories, in-universe articles, real-world articles, and topical articles. The differences are the following |
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* '''In-universe''' articles are written for fictional subjects as if they were real things |
* '''In-universe (within reason)''' articles are written for fictional subjects as if they were real things. However, as the show 'breaks the fourth wall', so to will our articles if referencing real-world subject matter improves the quality of writing. |
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* '''Real-world''' articles are written for real-world subject matter, such as episodes, people, real-world events, etc. |
* '''Real-world''' articles are written for real-world subject matter, such as episodes, people, real-world events, etc. |
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* '''Topical''' articles are a bit more complex. They're written from a real-world perspective about fictional occurrences in the franchise to better illustrate a theme or narrative device in the series. For example, [[Racism in My Little Pony]], recounts racist or bighted themes throughout the franchise, both as attempts by the writers to teach kids of these ideas, and potentially unintentional racism as well. |
* '''Topical''' articles are a bit more complex. They're written from a real-world perspective about fictional occurrences in the franchise to better illustrate a theme or narrative device in the series. For example, [[Racism in My Little Pony]], recounts racist or bighted themes throughout the franchise, both as attempts by the writers to teach kids of these ideas, and potentially unintentional racism as well. |
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