Trekkers....

[pt4ever]

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From: pt4ever
Subject: Re: Trekkers....
Reply To: [Yahoo! #3764] Trekkers....
Date: 7/10/00 11:24 pm  (ET)

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A few years back I went to convention here in Ohio (Rockside Drive, NE
Ohio) to the Star Trek convention. I was informed the first time that I
used the term trekkie that it was incorrect, and proper star trek fans
call themselves "trekkers".
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As a devoted Trekker, I can assure you that this is true. The difference
is explained by Kate Mulgrew (aka Captain Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager)
in the documentary "Trekkies." She says that "Trekkies" is a name for
the more lukewarm fans -- i.e., they watch the show, but that's about
it. "Trekkers," on the other hand, watch the show, go to every convention
they can possibly get to, write fanfiction, write fan mail to the actors
and actresses, join web clubs, etc. :) Just thought I'd clarify... :)

-- JoAnna