SFRuminations

SFRuminations, 6 months ago to random

Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?23

L, Ralph Brillhart, 1964; R, Bob Pepper, 1969
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Surreal head with sheep

SFRuminations, 6 months ago to random

Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?17

L, Bruce Pennington, 1973; R, Robert E. Schulz, 1954
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Two astronauts stand in front of a rocket, Martian sands, a dome, and a mountain

SFRuminations, 6 months ago to random

Book Review: Sarban’s The Sound of His Horn (1952) https://sciencefictionruminations.com/2023/12/03/book-review-sarbans-the-sound-of-his-horn-1952/

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SFRuminations, 6 months ago to random

John Dalmas (1926-2017) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?1443

L, Jeff Jones, 1971; R, Kevin Eugene Johnson, 1985
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SFRuminations, 7 months ago to random

R. A. Lafferty (1914-2002) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?36

L, Diane and Leo Dillon, 1969; R, James Gurney, 1983
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SFRuminations, 8 months ago to random

What pre-1985 science fiction are you reading?

Now a column series on my fanzine! Come join: https://sciencefictionruminations.com/2023/10/09/what-pre-1985-science-fiction-are-you-reading-bimonthly-update-no-vi/

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SFRuminations, 8 months ago to random

David Brin (1950-) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?8

L, Jon Weiman, 1982; R, Jim Burns, 1983

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SFRuminations, 8 months ago to random

Uncredited cover for the 1st edition of Keith Laumer's The Big Show (1972)

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inkican, 9 months ago (edited 9 months ago) to scifi

Quick note on the self-promo posts I've been seeing on the Microblog - Let me start out by saying this:

WE WELCOME ARTISTS TO TALK ABOUT THEIR WORK ON /M/SCIFI.

However - artists who ONLY talk about their work on /m/scifi and contribute nothing else - no other content, articles, comments, engagement - will quickly wear out their welcome. I've had some direct conversations but it's starting to feel like a game of Whack-a-mole. I'm still figuring out how to make this community work for everyone, and it's disturbing to me to - other than @stopthatgirl7 - be the only people that post things for us to read/talk about on the threads. We're not Reddit - we're better than that.

Here's a quick re-cap of Rule #5

Rule 5: Self-promo is a privilege, not a right
The ratio of content to self-promotion in a community can vary depending on the specific context and the community's goals. However, it is generally recommended to prioritize content over self-promotion to maintain a healthy and engaging community environment. Here are some guidelines to consider:

Content First: Emphasize the importance of valuable and relevant content that adds value to the community.

Limit Self-Promotion: While self-promotion can have its place within a community, it should not dominate the content. Encourage members to engage with the community through meaningful discussions and contributions rather than solely promoting their own work or products.
Promote Community Engagement: Actively encourage community members to participate in discussions, share their perspectives, and contribute to the community's growth. Engaging content fosters a sense of community ownership and encourages members to interact with each other.

Clear Self-Promotion Guidelines: Establish clear guidelines regarding self-promotion to avoid ambiguity and ensure transparency.

Remember, the ultimate goal of a community is to facilitate meaningful interactions, shared learning, and the exchange of valuable content. By prioritizing content over self-promotion, the community can maintain its focus, encourage active participation, and create a more vibrant and engaging space for its members.

The microblog space has seen some AMAZING content - kudos to @SFRuminations, @ewdocparris, @TheSpaceshipper, and others for their continuing contributions that make this a fun, interesting place to be.

To wrap up - please consider this your Self-Promo yellow flag. Talk about your work, but contribute to the rest of the magazine too, please.

Additionally - I'm embarrassed to note that some NSFW content has swept into the Microblog. Let me restate: Rule #6 - No NSFW content - is very real and will result in an immediate/permanent ban. I can't be everywhere at once, so please **Report **any NSFW you come across here on /m/scifi.

Best,
Ink

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SFRuminations, 10 months ago to random

Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?194

L, Bob Pepper, 1969; R, uncredited, 1967

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SFRuminations, 10 months ago to random

Douglas Chaffee's cover art detail for Galaxy Magazine (April 1967)

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SFRuminations, 11 months ago to random

C. Martin's interior art for Ross Rocklynne's "Captives of the Weir-Wind" in Planet Stories (Summer 1946)

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SFRuminations, 11 months ago to random

Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?818

L, David Pelham, 1975; R, Paul Lehr, 1968

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SFRuminations, 11 months ago to random

Lou Feck's cover art detail for the 1st edition of Steven E. McDonald's The Janus Syndrome (1981)

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