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| − | Usually pronounced "stef" when said aloud, which it hardly ever is, '''stf''' is a now rarely used abbreviation for [[scientifiction]], chiefly employed today in its adjectival form, '''stfnal''' (pronounced "STEF-nel" or "STIF-nel"), which applies to anything [[science fiction|science-fictional]] or part of the [[microcosm]]. | + | Usually pronounced "stef" when said aloud, which it hardly ever is, '''''stf''''' is a now rarely used abbreviation for ''[[scientifiction]]'', the old name for [[SF]]. It’s chiefly employed today in its adjectival form, '''''stfnal''''' (pronounced "STEF-nel" or "STIF-nel"), or sometimes '''''stefnic''''', which applies to anything [[science fiction|science-fictional]] or part of the [[microcosm]]. |
In [[fandom]], '''''stfnal''''' has positive (though deliberately slightly archaic) connotations, while ''[[skiffy]]'' is mildly negative (it's usually used humorously) and ''[[sci-fi]]'' denotes disapproval or shows ignorance. | In [[fandom]], '''''stfnal''''' has positive (though deliberately slightly archaic) connotations, while ''[[skiffy]]'' is mildly negative (it's usually used humorously) and ''[[sci-fi]]'' denotes disapproval or shows ignorance. | ||
| − | Other forms, such as '''stfsy''' for [[science fiction]] ''and'' [[fantasy]] | + | Other forms, such as '''stfsy''' (for [[science fiction]] ''and'' [[fantasy]]) and '''unstfic''', have fallen totally out of use, though you still see ''[[stfnist]]'' now and then. |
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([[Linus Hogenmiller|Hogenmiller]]:[[Ackerman]]) Formerly the abbreviation for [[Scientifiction]], now pronounced "stef" or in a number of ways which [[George Charters]] reviews below. (It is NOT pronounced "ess tee eff"!!!) It is now a short form for [[science-fiction]], and in the form stfsy for science-fiction AND fantasy -- i e the whole field of fantasy writing. Adjectival form stfnal means pertaining to [[science-fiction]], or sometimes to [[fandom]]. "[[stefnist|St(e)fnist]]" was (1) proposed by [[Speer]] as a substitute for "[[fan]]" on account of the undesirable connotations of the latter word, but has come to mean (2) any person interested in [[fantasy]] -- [[fans]], [[pros]], and mere occasional readers. Such folk have also been described as the stfnate, and rarely stfim. | ([[Linus Hogenmiller|Hogenmiller]]:[[Ackerman]]) Formerly the abbreviation for [[Scientifiction]], now pronounced "stef" or in a number of ways which [[George Charters]] reviews below. (It is NOT pronounced "ess tee eff"!!!) It is now a short form for [[science-fiction]], and in the form stfsy for science-fiction AND fantasy -- i e the whole field of fantasy writing. Adjectival form stfnal means pertaining to [[science-fiction]], or sometimes to [[fandom]]. "[[stefnist|St(e)fnist]]" was (1) proposed by [[Speer]] as a substitute for "[[fan]]" on account of the undesirable connotations of the latter word, but has come to mean (2) any person interested in [[fantasy]] -- [[fans]], [[pros]], and mere occasional readers. Such folk have also been described as the stfnate, and rarely stfim. | ||
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| − | Some fans wonder, "What's the diff?" | + | <blockquote> |
| − | They don't care if you call it stf. | + | Some fans wonder, "What's the diff?" <br> |
| − | But some, whose noise would make you deaf | + | They don't care if you call it stf. <br> |
| − | Vociferously yell for stf. | + | But some, whose noise would make you deaf <br> |
| − | The non-fan says, "A lotta guff -- | + | Vociferously yell for stf. <br> |
| − | It's obviously only stf." | + | The non-fan says, "A lotta guff -- <br> |
| − | Myself, I laugh a scornful laugh; | + | It's obviously only stf." <br> |
| − | I think the damn thing might be stf. | + | Myself, I laugh a scornful laugh; <br> |
| − | [[James White]] prefers to stand aloof, | + | I think the damn thing might be stf. <br> |
| − | But, pressed, he coyly murmurs "stf". | + | [[James White]] prefers to stand aloof, <br> |
| − | [[Bob Shaw]] just shrugs the matter off. | + | But, pressed, he coyly murmurs "stf". <br> |
| − | For all he cares, it could be stf. | + | [[Bob Shaw]] just shrugs the matter off. <br> |
| − | And [[Walter Willis]] and [[Madeleine Willis|his wife]] | + | For all he cares, it could be stf. <br> |
| − | Say "Erudition calls for stf." | + | And [[Walter Willis]] and [[Madeleine Willis|his wife]] <br> |
| − | + | Say "Erudition calls for stf." <br> | |
| − | Moral: | + | |
| − | Thus we can see the contradiction | + | |
| − | In people's names for stf. | + | Moral: <br> |
| + | Thus we can see the contradiction <br> | ||
| + | In people's names for stf. </blockquote> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:08, 12 August 2021
Usually pronounced "stef" when said aloud, which it hardly ever is, stf is a now rarely used abbreviation for scientifiction, the old name for SF. It’s chiefly employed today in its adjectival form, stfnal (pronounced "STEF-nel" or "STIF-nel"), or sometimes stefnic, which applies to anything science-fictional or part of the microcosm.
In fandom, stfnal has positive (though deliberately slightly archaic) connotations, while skiffy is mildly negative (it's usually used humorously) and sci-fi denotes disapproval or shows ignorance.
Other forms, such as stfsy (for science fiction and fantasy) and unstfic, have fallen totally out of use, though you still see stfnist now and then.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
(Hogenmiller:Ackerman) Formerly the abbreviation for Scientifiction, now pronounced "stef" or in a number of ways which George Charters reviews below. (It is NOT pronounced "ess tee eff"!!!) It is now a short form for science-fiction, and in the form stfsy for science-fiction AND fantasy -- i e the whole field of fantasy writing. Adjectival form stfnal means pertaining to science-fiction, or sometimes to fandom. "St(e)fnist" was (1) proposed by Speer as a substitute for "fan" on account of the undesirable connotations of the latter word, but has come to mean (2) any person interested in fantasy -- fans, pros, and mere occasional readers. Such folk have also been described as the stfnate, and rarely stfim.
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| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| (Hogenmiller:Ackerman) - Formerly the abbreviation for scientifiction, now pronounced [stef], and used as a short form for "science-fiction". It should not be pronounced [estief]! |
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| 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. |
