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Science Fiction Collector, v. 5, issue 1, May 1939
Page 29
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Third Anniversary Issue - Page Twenty-Nine -oo--oo--oo--oo--oo--oo--oo-oo Here is my principle: Any kind of activity or discussion, participation in which is desired by a proportionately large group of science fiction fans -- and they shall be the judges of whether they engage in it as fans -- is a legitimate fan activity, be it mud-slinging, collecting versions of "Chopsticks," soap-box anarchist declamations, hoo-rahing Owen for President, yes, or even publishing a magazine devoted to dirty stories (tho this in no way prejudices my right to object to such things as matters of taste, etc., so long as I don't fall back on the "It don't belong" argument!). Many people have objected that they don't want to listen to this talk about Facism and Communism. In such a case, they needn't listen, tho it seems to me a poor American who won't. Aside from that, however, maybe those that like to discuss sociological problems don't enjoy some of the activities, carried on by other fans, that are apparently close to stf, such as rotten amateur science fiction stories, or the eternal listings of the line-up for the next _Amazing_. Tolerance, gentlemen, tolerance! -O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O- Why don't you make it a point to be at the second of the Annual Philadelphia Science Fiction Conferences? You will be sure to enjoy yourself at this annual conclave. While we don't hope to rival the more pretentious World Science Fiction Conventions in attendance, we do not lag behind for sheer entertainment. If you have any intentions of attending, drop us a line! -O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O
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Third Anniversary Issue - Page Twenty-Nine -oo--oo--oo--oo--oo--oo--oo-oo Here is my principle: Any kind of activity or discussion, participation in which is desired by a proportionately large group of science fiction fans -- and they shall be the judges of whether they engage in it as fans -- is a legitimate fan activity, be it mud-slinging, collecting versions of "Chopsticks," soap-box anarchist declamations, hoo-rahing Owen for President, yes, or even publishing a magazine devoted to dirty stories (tho this in no way prejudices my right to object to such things as matters of taste, etc., so long as I don't fall back on the "It don't belong" argument!). Many people have objected that they don't want to listen to this talk about Facism and Communism. In such a case, they needn't listen, tho it seems to me a poor American who won't. Aside from that, however, maybe those that like to discuss sociological problems don't enjoy some of the activities, carried on by other fans, that are apparently close to stf, such as rotten amateur science fiction stories, or the eternal listings of the line-up for the next _Amazing_. Tolerance, gentlemen, tolerance! -O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O- Why don't you make it a point to be at the second of the Annual Philadelphia Science Fiction Conferences? You will be sure to enjoy yourself at this annual conclave. While we don't hope to rival the more pretentious World Science Fiction Conventions in attendance, we do not lag behind for sheer entertainment. If you have any intentions of attending, drop us a line! -O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O
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