Con
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[edit] Historical Definitions
The following definition is from the science fiction fandom and dates to November 2003:
- con
- When shortened this way, refers specifically to a Sci ence Fiction convention, a weekend get-together where SF authors, artists, and f ans meet, mingle, have parties, panels, dance, filk, and can buy books and art.[1]
The following definition dates to 2008 in the Superman fandom:
- Con - Not particularly fan fic related, but common in fan speak. It means a convention of fans. [2]
The following definition dates to May 2008 in media fandom:
- Con = short form of "Convention" -- refers to real-life gatherings of fans--sometimes officially endorsed (with offical guests!), sometimes not--gathering together to meet and exchange over a period of several days. Cons may be small (no more than 25 people) or large (no less than 25,000 people); dedicated to one specific fandom or welcoming them all; gen, slash, or bi-genre in nature; and/or anything else the hosts can think of. Moonbeam's Note: For example, MediaWest* is a famous multifandom sci-fi con held every Memorial Day Weekend in Lansing, Michigan (USA). [3]
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[edit] External Links
- Con: FanWorksFinder.Com
