Discontinuity is when something that was a part of the continuity is no longer regarded or completely changed. There are a number of reasons for this happening (fixing a PlotHole, changing it to cater to the fans, etc.) and whether or not the changes are canon depends on the person. Discontinuity is separated into three categories:

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* AlternateContinuity: When adaptations are treated as their own separate universe.
* CanonDiscontinuity: Where the creators decide to write off something as no longer existing.
* FanonDiscontinuity: Where the fans want to pretend something doesn't exist.
* NegativeContinuity: Where nothing sticks even within a single series.

Usage may also refer to:

* AudienceAlienatingEra: An overhaul, reboot or retool to attract new fans that is generally considered a failure by both fans and creators.
* DiscontinuityNod: Whenever any of above is referenced in-universe as a MythologyGag.
* {{Retcon}}: A story alteration to serve the plot.

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One of the meta-causes of AlternateUniverse.

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