Good advice from John Scalzi

On sci-fi vs. fantasy. [Link]

This argument is often provided by people who can’t stand that Star Wars is (correctly) regarded as science fiction despite the fact that its science is so bad.
But you know what? The failure mode of science fiction is NOT “fantasy,” it is “bad science fiction.”
Just accept that Star Wars is Science Fiction with far more emphasis on “fiction” than “science.” And then try breathing into a small paper bag. You’ll feel better.