@StephenKing Yes to both. I was completely addicted to Time Tunnel. Like I would do extra chores if my parents let us watch it instead of whatever else was on at the same time.
@haalasback I'm 64 now, & still love my fandoms & my fandom family, in addition to having a regular life, work, being a homeowner, & you know, generally adulting. If you want to be ashamed of still actively participating, have at it. I'll be over here being shamelessly happy about fandom.
@haalasback Quite possible the most dismissive and nonsensical bit of gatekeeping bullshit I've ever read. I didn't get into fandom (and the social interactions and benefits therein) until I was in my 30's despite having worked local conventions all through high school and college.
When we Christians become convinced that we are the only authority on truth, that anyone who disagrees with us is evil, and that things will only get better if we control all positions of power, that is when we know we are no longer worshiping God.
We are worshiping ourselves.