Debbie’s Filk FAQ

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How do I contribute something to the Interfilk auction or Fan Fund?

March 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Question: How do I contribute something to the Interfilk auction or Fan Fund?
I’m hoping that representatives of Interfilk and/or the Fan Fund step up here to volunteer info, since my info is limited. If anyone there can help describe the internal process of how items are accepted as well as offer any tips of items [...]

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Where can I find out more info about German filk?

April 18th, 2007 · No Comments

There are several excellent German filk resources online.

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Who are the volunteers behind British filk fandom?

April 13th, 2007 · 1 Comment

The UK filk conventions are organised differently with a different concom and different hotel every year. This makes for a wider range of people being involved in the organisation of events than in other countries where they tend to stick to a single venue and an only slightly changing concom

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Where can I find more info about British filk?

April 13th, 2007 · 4 Comments

This week’s poll: Where can I find more information about the British filk community and conventions?
Filk.co.uk, which is run by Rafe Culpin, is an excellent resource for information on filk in the UK, with links to the WiGGLe list, upcoming events, related links, news, history and other information.

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What is the filk community?

April 9th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I posted a question to rec.music.filk some years back, asking what the filk community meant to them. Here are just a few answers

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Why doesn’t the filk community notice/appreciate me?

April 8th, 2007 · 1 Comment

From Erica’s excellent LJ entry (and accompanying comments), posted here with permission:

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Any tips on how to make friends at filk conventions?

April 7th, 2007 · 4 Comments

“I’ve been to a a number of filk conventions, but seem to be having trouble making friends and usually end up feeling like I’m on the outside, looking in. Everyone already seems to know everyone else. Any advice?”!

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