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(...) Before we go any farther with this we must all acknowledge that there is no set definition of science fiction or fantasy, nor is there any solid distinction between them. If you ask ten fans for a definition you'll likely wind up with fifteen (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) The rule I always understood was that a Trek con was a SciFi con and an SF Con was something like Worldcon or Boskone or any of a huge number of cons generally put on by fans and generally concentrating on literary subjects (with a generous (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) LOL!! :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) On the contrary -- much science fiction is fantasy. (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Always a pleasure to be of service. ++Lar (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) True, at least you picked good fantasy as your example though. I was just referring to the general public view of SF as scifi/fantasy. (...) So it's just a snob thing. 8-) BTW, I haven't been to a SF con, but I have been to a few Trek cons, (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Na... who cares about the mundanes? (...) And I believe I answered the question. (...) You should be so lucky. <bigger grin> (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) What's fantasy got to do with it? Just because bookstores misfile David Eddings in the SF section doesn't make fantasy science fiction. As for using SF vs. scifi, it's simple. It's an insider vs. outsider thing, if you call it scifi, you're (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) True, but I'm already in the habit of referring to my coworkers as common, so the introduction of a new term might cause great upheaval. 8^) Dave! (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) This is an admirably baroque solution but I think the better one is just to pitch the entries of non voters and go next best vote count entry wins. Kyle's gets points for degree of difficulty, though... :-) {"Well, Frank, that dive didn't come (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Send me the money and creations and I'll do it for ya. ;-) Jude (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) That would *make* me sick. (...) and that would make it worse... (...) But now you're talkin... (...) Suz is the instigator??? Typical! :-) (she's the one that had you post the debate fodder stuff too... ) <Grins, ducks and skedaddles> ++Lar (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I ate a whole bag of oranges in two days. :-) That plus lots of chicken noodle soup (extra salt and cayenne pepper added :-), chocolate chip cookies, Alka Seltzer cough and cold medicine, and TV (Star Wars videos and Battlestar Galactica (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Hey! You folks are off-topic here!!!! :-) :-) :-) I didn't get any LEGO brand products for Christmas (but then I didn't ask for any either). I did get a nice sweater and some new potholders which I needed. I also got a train candle holder and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Merry Christmas everyone! Two of my presents were the B-Wing and the 2001 TIE Fighter, so I was happy. (c: - Ty (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Like the subject says, happy holidays! As for me, the holiday was very happy... My family came out big with robotics this morning. Piece for piece, I think this was my best Lego Christmas ever. Among tons of other cool sheist like Sim City 3000, I (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Uh oh. Now I need more info. Uh, basically, Newton was born on the 25th of December in 1642 and when I was deeply extropian in the early 90s, people on the list were celebrating Newtonmass instead of Xmas. It stuck with me. I just found this (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I was sorry to hear that on this morning's news as well. I first remember him from Sesame Street IIRC. I also saw a live performance about 20 years ago. Thanks for the memories.... John #388 (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Off to the Pearly Ganines. (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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The "Clown Prince of Denmark" died in his sleep on Saturday. I was lucky to have seen one of his shows when I was a kid - I honestly don't ever remember laughing so hard. May he rest in peace. Victor Borge, 1909 - 2000 (FUT: lugnet.off-topic.fun) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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