Comments on: Anne, Brian, TAFF http://whatever.scalzi.com/2009/12/14/anne-brian-taff/ I FORGET WHAT EIGHT WAS FOR Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:20:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Don Fitch http://whatever.scalzi.com/2009/12/14/anne-brian-taff/#comment-182718 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:16:10 +0000 http://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=9378#comment-182718 I’m not happy with the use of the word “recipient” in connection with TAFF, even though it might not be technically inaccurate. It’s not (IMO) primarily a reward or honor for past services; the candidates are applying for the job of representing the fandom of their country at a major fannish event in another country.

That also means that they’ll make many in-person contacts that will enrich and expand their fanac in coming years, so it’s more an investment in the future of a social microcosm that helps enrich my life.

As far as I can figure out, this is another year in which any of the TAFF candidates can be expected to do an excellent job, so I might (as so often happens) end up just sending money, without voting for (or against) anyone. But thanks for the reminder — I’ve procrastinated, and the deadline is scarcely a week away.

]]> By: pnkrokhockeymom http://whatever.scalzi.com/2009/12/14/anne-brian-taff/#comment-182640 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:25:36 +0000 http://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=9378#comment-182640 Oh, everyone, definitely vote for Anne and Brian. Anne is one of my favorite people EVER.

]]> By: reimerpdx http://whatever.scalzi.com/2009/12/14/anne-brian-taff/#comment-182629 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:39:22 +0000 http://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=9378#comment-182629 I’ll vote for them, for no other reason than that Brian looks like Chris Elliot (of Cabin Boy fame) in this picture.

]]> By: georgmi http://whatever.scalzi.com/2009/12/14/anne-brian-taff/#comment-182579 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:36:37 +0000 http://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=9378#comment-182579 Second the endorsement. I’ve known Brian since he was *that* high and we were in college together. Great guy, lovely lady. Can’t think of anybody I’d rather see inflicted on sorry, sent to edify the fen of England. :)

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