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The purpose of this FAQ is to provide answers to questions commonly asked within the filking community, especially by newcomers.
Please note that my opinions are exactly that, and are not meant to be representative of ALL filkers, nor is this FAQ intended to be The Definitive Guide. I’ve been a member of the filking community for about 25 years now as both a listener and a performer, however, and hope that the info provided here will be of use to new filkers as well as those curious about this whole “filk” thing.
I’ve also attempted to incorporate the opinions of other members of the filking community into this FAQ whenever possible as well as including links to other sources of related information in entries as well as in my general links list (see rightmost column of each page).
If you disagree with something I’ve said or someone else has said, feel free to post a comment…but please do so respectfully. Flamewars will not be tolerated, and hostile or inappropriate comments will be deleted. This FAQ has been created with a virtual living room environment in mind; you’re welcome to sit on my couch for a chat and a cup of tea, but rude guests will get the boot.
If you have any suggestions about what topics should be covered in this FAQ, or have ideas for new questions that could be added, please do post them below!
- Debbie
2 responses so far ↓
1 Sib // Feb 14, 2010 at 7:56 am
I think a FAQ about being an interfilk guest would be good – who do I go to with what question, is any of it different from being a regular GoH, that kind of stuff … .
2 admin // Feb 14, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Great idea, Sib. I might interview someone from Interfilk about that. Any specific questions?
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