Galaxy Police File 26 Jan 99 
 Caroline is reported to have said... 

The fanfic mailing list (ML) is a forum for authors and fans to
discuss fanfics (fanfiction stories) with an anime/manga theme that
are posted to the ML. Generally, this means stories involving
settings, characters, props, attacks or any combination of the
above from anime/manga.

See the word "generally"? It doesn't say "must". ^_~

You've taken the word 'generally' out of context. The first line of the 
paragraph states 

"The fanfic mailing list (ML) is a forum for authors and fans to discuss 
fanfics (fanfiction stories) with an anime/manga theme that are posted to 
the mailing list."

This clearly defines the purpose of the list (the distribution and 
discussion of anime fanfiction.)

Had the list been meant for *all* fanfiction, the line would probably have 
been written something like this:

"The fanfiction mailing list (ML) is a forum for authors and fans to 
discuss fanfics (fanfiction stories) pertaining to a wide variety 
of topics."


May His Shadow Fall...
...OFF A CLIFF!!!