I feel the same way. So in those terms, SF is alive and well for me. Evan ----- Original Message ----- From: Rogerbailey81@xxxxxxx To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 10:04 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: quick reminder I think that what he really meant by sf being dead is that sales are way down compared to what it used to be. His explanation may or may not be correct. I tend to lean toward the opinion that he was incorrect. What I meant by it not being dead for me is that it is and has always been my favorite genre of fiction. "Philosophers have merely interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it." Karl Marx ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219671244x1201345076/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)