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Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

Link to my blog

The VP of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America called writers who posted material for free on the internet "pixel-stained technopeasant wretches."

In response, several authors have posted free material to the internet for consumption by the masses.

SFFWA has been criticized by many new writers for failing (ironically) to keep up with the changing times. (I'm not among those critics-- SFFWA is a far off dream at this point in my career) The veep's exit is apparently a symptom of that dissatisfaction.

Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

Oh, and actually, International Pixel Stained Peasant Day was yesterday.

Blargh. I'm slooooow...

Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

Also, he wrote a follow up article, clarifying his position.

Hendrix Clarifies "Scab"-rous Remarks on Web Publishing

Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :

Wait, so does that mean we're evil to continuing the 2350 campaign, Scott?

-Bok

Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

I'm evil anyway. I was evil before 2350 even started.

Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

Huh. A Luddite VP of SFFWA. Bizarre.

Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :

Oh, so you just dragged us down with you, eh?

-Bok

Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

Like the rusty-chain-of-perdition that I am.