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Science Fiction Association of Bergen County

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS OF THE S.F.A.B.C. - Computer Users Group


*****     This Group No Longer Exists     *****


This group seemed like a good idea at the time.

There has traditionally been a significant overlap between science fiction fans and people interested in computers.  We hoped to make contact with science fiction fans who had not discovered the Association through its other activities.

The group met at the Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus, New Jersey  (201)  445 - 5950 on the first Monday of each month at 8:00 PM.

Three problems developed with this group.

The first is a general problem with speaker-driven events.  They require a lot of work and they become less of a draw over time.

The second was that a number of speakers committed, but then backed out at the last minute.  This was a particular problem with speakers the store booked as opposed to speakers booked by the Association.

The third was the crusher, though.  Our questionnaires determined that  there was less of a correlation between an interest in computers and science fiction than one would find in a random gathering people walking down the street.

And so we folded our tents.

We did not go home however.  We had developed a relationship with the store through this event.  When a store-created science fiction book discussion group needed help, they turned to the Association.  Details about this can be found in another Special Interest Group -- The Classics of Science Fiction Group.



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