Late introduction

[Zaphod Scotsman]

My introduction is late, but here we go.

Hello guys. I am the newest member: Zaphod Scotsman. And I get my username from two different things:


Zaphod, a meerkat, who was featured on meerkat manor,
http://www.kalahari-meerkats.com/ind...fCA8L2E%2BIjt9

and the world's most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...1_Oct_2004.jpg


Of course, I'm not really that big of a train fan, though I used to be, I'm more into prehistoric life (mostly dinosaurs) and living animals nowadays. However, I still have some love for them.

Since I am new, I would like to be treated with kindness until I know the forums better.

[DSY011]

Hello Zaphod Scotsman and welcome to the Railway Forum. We like to treat everyone with kindness on this site as we are a friendly forum.

[Silver Fox Phil]

As The Old Git Syd say's, a very friendly forum and on that note I too welcome you from across the pond! No matter what your interests as long as you enjoy your hobbies that is what is important.
Enjoy our company
All the best
Phil

[Zaphod Scotsman]

Thanks for the warm welcomes. By the way, is there an area for fan-fictions?

[John H-T]

Welcome to the Forum Zaphod. Hope you enjoy sharing it with us.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

[Zaphod Scotsman]

Originally Posted by John H-T

Welcome to the Forum Zaphod. Hope you enjoy sharing it with us.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Thanks. By the way, I hate to sound demanding, but can you please answer my question?

[DSY011]

Sorry Zaphod Scotsman, but I'm not sure what you mean by 'By the way, is there an area for fan-fictions?' Do you write fiction story's?

[pre65]

Originally Posted by Zaphod Scotsman

By the way, is there an area for fan-fictions?

Eh ?

Can you explain please ?

[johnmoly]

The way I understand it, Fan Fiction is written be the fans of a writer, say Orson Welles, about one of his characters or settings, rather than written by the original author. It seems to be mired in legal issues as well with disclaimers having to be advised.
I can't really see the point of it.

[Zaphod Scotsman]

Originally Posted by johnmoly

The way I understand it, Fan Fiction is written be the fans of a writer, say Orson Welles, about one of his characters or settings, rather than written by the original author. It seems to be mired in legal issues as well with disclaimers having to be advised.
I can't really see the point of it.

It's something that can actually be done just for fun, though it can also be done to continue a long-gone legacy that is believed to deserve another chance.