Atomic-Blackadder:  Affect.  The A.V. Club does not cause the world to happen (I don't think), which is the meaning of "to effect" - rather, it has the ability to change (i.e., affect) it.  It can in that way have an effect on the world.  Sorry to affect such a grammarian tone… it's what I do.

Atomic-Blackadder:  Affect.  The A.V. Club does not cause the world to happen (I don't think), which is the meaning of "to effect" - rather, it has the ability to change (i.e., affect) it.  It can in that way have an effect on the world.  Sorry to affect such a grammarian tone… it's what I do.

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