I've been in fandom 30 years, and don't really see a great deal of difference 'tween then and now. There were ignorant wankers around then, and there are ignorant wankers around now. I think the only reason we look back on the past with fond memories is that the chaff has long since fallen away. Only the real die hard writers remain, and they have often learned quite a bit of their trade over the years.
Perhaps also we are inclined to remember the better stories we've read, and forget all the crud.
The dumb folks have a faster voice now, that's one difference, they can get their comments out without editing or filtering. Previously, they had to work for it. ('They', I say, with my nose in the air, fully aware I've done my share of dumb things).
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carisma_sensei
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Date: 2002-10-13 07:02 pm (UTC)Perhaps also we are inclined to remember the better stories we've read, and forget all the crud.
The dumb folks have a faster voice now, that's one difference, they can get their comments out without editing or filtering. Previously, they had to work for it. ('They', I say, with my nose in the air, fully aware I've done my share of dumb things).