user3028: Anime has a lot of different meanings, that's why I'm asking. A few meanings I've come across through many years.

Animation produced in Japan (many of the currently series known as "anime" are actually produced in Japan but animated in Korea)
Animation written, animated and produced in Japan
Animation animated in Japan but produced and written anywhere (ie: United States)
An art style which can be animated and written anywhere but with specific characteristics and a style originated in Japan which makes it look "anime"
Simply animation made anywhere (the original meaning of the word)

so this is why I'm asking, can fan made animations based in series currently known as "anime" be discussed in this community? There is a very interesting one going on right now

user63: Take a moment and get to know the site better by reading our tour page. 
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3028: <p>Anime has a lot of different meanings, that's why I'm asking. A few meanings I've come across through many years.</p>

<ul>
<li>Animation produced in Japan (many of the currently series known as "anime" are actually produced in Japan but animated in Korea)</li>
<li>Animation written, animated and produced in Japan</li>
<li>Animation animated in Japan but produced and written anywhere (ie: United States)</li>
<li>An art style which can be animated and written anywhere but with specific characteristics and a style originated in Japan which makes it look "anime"</li>
<li>Simply animation made anywhere (the original meaning of the word)</li>
</ul>

<p>so this is why I'm asking, can fan made animations based in series currently known as "anime" be discussed in this community? There is a very interesting one going on right now</p>
 63: <p>Take a moment and get to know the site better by reading <a href="https://anime.stackexchange.com/tour">our tour page</a>. </p>

<p>When you do, you'll see that:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Anime and Manga is a question and answer site for enthusiastic anime and manga fans.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>If you read futher you will note that only point where there is a mention of forum is:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>This site is all about getting answers. It's not a discussion forum. There's no chit-chat.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>On the topic of fan-made works, see our <a href="https://anime.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/267/should-questions-about-doujinshi-be-allowed">policy on doujinshi</a>. Also see <a href="https://anime.meta.stackexchange.com/a/354/63">the criteria</a> for asking such questions.</p>
