There are science fiction readers and science fiction convention attenders, and they are very different groups.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Readers of sci-fi and attendees of conventions are distinct groups.
- In plain terms
- Not everyone who reads sci-fi goes to conventions.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand that fandom is diverse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What groups exist in your hobby?
- How do you participate?
Another view
Many people do both reading and attending.
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