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| − | '''Prosuckers''' are [[Sycofan|sycophants]] whose main [[fanac]] revolves around worship of [[professional]] writers, [[editors]], artists, actors, etc., placing them above mere [[fans]] | + | '''''Prosuckers''''' are [[Sycofan|sycophants]] whose main [[fanac]] revolves around worship of [[professional]] writers, [[editors]], [[artists]], actors, etc., placing them above mere [[fans]] — the [[stfnal]] equivalent of groupies. It is not a complimentary term. |
| − | The [[trufannish]] attitude is that [[ | + | The [[trufannish]] attitude is that [[pro]]s are fellow [[sf]] fans who have made a wonderful creative contribution to the [[sf community]]. |
The term was coined by [[Priscilla Olson]] in the 1980s, and it immediately won out over terms like ''prodie'', ''pro licker'' and ''[[sycofan]]''. | The term was coined by [[Priscilla Olson]] in the 1980s, and it immediately won out over terms like ''prodie'', ''pro licker'' and ''[[sycofan]]''. | ||
| − | {{fanspeak}} | + | Prosuckers tend to be big on [[Sercon#The City of Serious Constructivism|Serious Constructivism]]. |
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 13 November 2023
Prosuckers are sycophants whose main fanac revolves around worship of professional writers, editors, artists, actors, etc., placing them above mere fans — the stfnal equivalent of groupies. It is not a complimentary term.
The trufannish attitude is that pros are fellow sf fans who have made a wonderful creative contribution to the sf community.
The term was coined by Priscilla Olson in the 1980s, and it immediately won out over terms like prodie, pro licker and sycofan.
Prosuckers tend to be big on Serious Constructivism.
| Fanspeak | 1990s— |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
