Meaning of SMOF | Babel Free

Definitions

One influential in science fiction fandom; one who organises a convention, publishes a fanzine or performs a similar activity.

slang

Examples

“He is also, in case he is willing... no, not in case he is willing; anyway, whether he likes it or not... an Honorary Member of SMOF.”

“Secret Masters of Fandom (SMOFs), people who consider⟳ themselves to be the real ‘rulers’ of fandom, making decisions by running fan politics. Actually, these poor fellows are suffering from delusions of grandeur. (Also, verb form⟳: to smof.)”

“I know⟳ a lot of briefcase-carrying SMOF types that live⟳ to run⟳ cons.”

“Mary Manchester deserves special mention⟳ at this point⟳. She appeared in few publications, yet she had such an influence⟳ on Star Trek fanzines that many considered her a SMOF, or Secret Master of Fandom.”

“Cabal Sometimes assumed to be a secretive organization responsible for the development of Wikipedia [...] The term is comparable to the use⟳ of the term SMOF in science fiction fandom.”

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