ddern@BBN-UNIX@sri-unix.UUCP (08/16/83)
From: Daniel Dern <ddern@BBN-UNIX> Actually, there are some SF writers (sic) on the ARPANET. Not to mention Clarionites. What particular participiation somebody might expect from us as "writers" I don't know. We can clearly write, or not write, messages with the rest. Unless SF-LOVERS is prepared to pay at least (ugh) sf market rates (x cents per packet; x+y cents per packet after z packets)[That's a joke. Read how ANALOG pays writers. DPD] you shouldn't expect free fiction. I'm a little bothered by the full reprints I see of stories from the papers...when you start reprinting Art Buchwald, e.g., my writer's rights begin to itch. (But I'd be happy to debate authorized reprints, excerpts, etc. for the interested.) But the name of the list is "SF-LOVERS". Anybody can play. There's nothing magical about being a writer. It means we've established professional credentials, if you're talking about SFWA members. That's all. True, it means we may be interested in what you have to say about us and our work, and tell our fellow wizards about plaudits or excessive slanders (so watch how you flame, folks -- fight fair). And you may occasionally get Jerry Pournelle, etc. to take the time out to answer. Any other SFAers and/or Clarionites out there (beyond those I've already discovered)? Daniel Dern SFWA member Clarion (East) 1973 Nuff said?