- participate in internet fora oriented toward science fiction or fantasy, and/or
- write fiction, non-fiction, or poetry inspired by some facet of science fiction or fantasy or the broader science fiction communities, and/or
- write or perform music inspired by some facet of science fiction or fantasy or the broader science fiction communities, and/or
- create art inspired by some facet of science fiction or fantasy or the broader science fiction communities, and/or
- participate in sf-f oriented APAs, and/or
- self-identify as science fiction and fantasy fans.
Media Fandom:
That subset of Science Fiction fandom as defined above that includes those who are particularly interested in expressions of science fiction or fantasy in visual form - e.g. television and movies. I consider myself fannish; I both read and watch science fiction and fantasy, I often enjoy conversations with other fans, and I often enjoy science fiction and fantasy conventions. I'm not sufficiently interested or knowledgable to participate actively in most of the work-specific media-oriented fandoms I'm aware of (SGA, House, BSG, SPN, etc.), but can often enjoy the products of those fandoms (especially as seen at zillah_fic ;) ).
I actively enjoy filk; I actively enjoy rambling, enthusiastic, all-over-the-map conversations; I actively enjoy discovering something I didn't know. I can enjoy looking at costumes, but lack the interest-level to be involved in creating them. I tend to prefer my parties quieter and less alcohol-based rather than noisier and more alcohol-based. I have learned to make sure my conversational partner has a get-away path before I start talking about theo/a/oilogy/ies.
I guess in terms of terms, I tend to avoid them? Except for self-identifying as fannish and as a filker. I used to use "mundane" (much as I used to use "vanilla") but too many people I like felt like that was rude to them, so I don't. (well, don't usually. I can't swear I never do, because of the whole not-having-a-memory-chip-in-my-head thing.) I suppose now I'd say "non-fannish."
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Media Fandom:
That subset of Science Fiction fandom as defined above that includes those who are particularly interested in expressions of science fiction or fantasy in visual form - e.g. television and movies.
I consider myself fannish; I both read and watch science fiction and fantasy, I often enjoy conversations with other fans, and I often enjoy science fiction and fantasy conventions. I'm not sufficiently interested or knowledgable to participate actively in most of the work-specific media-oriented fandoms I'm aware of (SGA, House, BSG, SPN, etc.), but can often enjoy the products of those fandoms (especially as seen at
I actively enjoy filk; I actively enjoy rambling, enthusiastic, all-over-the-map conversations; I actively enjoy discovering something I didn't know. I can enjoy looking at costumes, but lack the interest-level to be involved in creating them. I tend to prefer my parties quieter and less alcohol-based rather than noisier and more alcohol-based. I have learned to make sure my conversational partner has a get-away path before I start talking about theo/a/oilogy/ies.
I guess in terms of terms, I tend to avoid them? Except for self-identifying as fannish and as a filker. I used to use "mundane" (much as I used to use "vanilla") but too many people I like felt like that was rude to them, so I don't. (well, don't usually. I can't swear I never do, because of the whole not-having-a-memory-chip-in-my-head thing.) I suppose now I'd say "non-fannish."