Warp wrote:
> but it's quite a stretch to say that it's not sci-fi at all.

True. I wasn't insisting everyone agree. :-)

> Just because the story doesn't rely on the science fiction elements doesn't
> mean there are no science fiction elements. If there are, then it can be
> considered a sci-fi story. (Whether it's a *good* story of that genre is
> a matter of opinion.)

Yes, that's what most people think. That's why "sci fi" and "fantasy" both 
wind up on the same bookshelf here.

I just like making the distinction between "science fiction" and "fantasy 
set in the future".   Fifth Element is fantasy set in the future, not 
science fiction.

-- 
Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
    Eiffel - The language that lets you specify exactly
    that the code does what you think it does, even if
    it doesn't do what you wanted.

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