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Science fiction fandom or SF fandom is a community of people actively interested in science fiction and fantasy literature, and in contact with one another based upon that interest. SF fandom has a life of its own, but not much in the way of formal organization (although clubs such as the Futurians [1937-1945], the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society [1934-present], and the National Fantasy Fan Federation [1941-present] are recognized features of fandom). Most often called simply "fandom" within the community, it can be viewed as a distinct subculture, with its own rituals and jargon; marriages and other relationships among fans are common, as are multi-generation fannish families. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Are science fiction / fandom conventions unhealthy? Q. A recent survey was done on the science fiction / fandom conventions this summer. It was found that the amount of overweight and underweight people to attending are ten times that of the average population. Why is this? They just getting fat / waisting away watching and reading fiction? Asked by steves95008 - Tue Jul 15 17:00:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. When you are so engrossed in a fantasy world, finding time to eat right and exercise is not a top priority. Also, social skills are lacked because of their obsession, so they stop being concerned with their appearance. Mind you, this isn't across the board, but I can see how it can happen. Answered by Annette - Tue Jul 15 17:29:59 2008 Are filkers always members of SF Fandom? Q. Filkers write and play songs about science fiction and fantasy. They're associated with fandom. Asked by Brad - Fri Mar 30 20:20:57 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. No, the SCA and Amtgard have lots of filking. The SCA does straight historical work, while Amtgard also includes fantasy. One of my favorites was done to the tune of Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks about both groups. Answered by Jensenfan - Sat Mar 31 12:37:03 2007 Is there anyone in the "Plushie" community or a Plushophile or the Furry subculture??
Q. A plushophile is a person who has a paraphilia for large soft furry toys, or plushies. However, a plushophile does not always have to have such an attraction to fall under this category. A loving relationship with a plushie may also indicate a plushophile. The term Furry is used to describe a specific genre of fantasy art and literature. The fandom for the furry genre traces its organization back to a science fiction convention in 1980, when a drawing of a character from Steve Gallacci s Albedo started a discussion of anthropomorphic characters in science fiction novels, spawning a discussion group that met at various science fiction and comics conventions. just looking for people to talk to in these communities. Asked by Danny B - Thu Aug 24 08:24:23 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Can't say I am one, but here is a link for you: I remember my sister getting rid of about 4+ black bags worth of soft toys, so I guess she is a recovering plushie! :) Answered by Xenu.net - Mon Aug 28 05:29:41 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "science fiction fandom"  home.comcast.net 577px x 395px | 73.50kB [source page] Science Fiction Professionals None dare call it Art 2007 Galen A Tripp George Jumper 1941 2001 in the comic book store  sfreader.com 496px x 640px | 55.10kB [source page] And the story of your latest success kept them so entertained billy Joel It s a Threepeat I am having some trouble believing it myself but for the third year in a row I just pulled first place in the 2008 CrossTIME Short Science Fiction Contest for the The  home.comcast.net 311px x 555px | 91.20kB [source page] Dan and Danise Deckert in da Clubhouse 2007 Galen A Tripp From Yahoo Image Search: "science fiction fandom" |
