Interstat/Issues 071-080

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==Issue 71==
Interstat 71 was published in September 1983 and contains 18 pages.
* contains a cartoon by Don Harden
* there are many comments about Web of the Romulans and Yesterday's Son, see those pages
* Mark C. H wants more aliens: 
* Kathy C would like some organization and perhaps a wiki! : 
* Nancy D, a fan in the Alaskan bush, is starved for Trek: 
* Ruth B discusses a point of Vulcan sexuality: 
* Joan V has some clarification, and then makes a mild comment about Yesterday's Son that causes much later discussion: 
* Ruth B refers to an earlier letter about harshly-worded reviews: 
* Joan V is a fan of spoilers: 
* Bev L writes of editing and pro books: 
* Randall L doesn't like the labels: 
* Linda S addresses some anti-Carol Marcus remarks made by a fan in an earlier issue: 
* Mary Ann D writes of Courts of Honor: 
* Shirley Maiewski comments on a letter a fan wrote for the last issue about the death of a friend: 
==Issue 72==
Interstat 72 was published in October 1983 and contains 18 pages.
* cartoon by Don Harden, no other illos
* Ann Crispin comments on her book, Yesterday's Son, see that page
* there are many letters commenting about the fire on the Star Trek set and William Shatner's brave/foolhardy actions with a fire hose
* Linda S writes of pro books: 
* Danaline B comments on zines and profit, and Judith G's remarks in an earlier issue: 
* Debbie G remarks on labels: 
* Rowena G. W writes: 
* Cindy McA comments on another fan's view of Carol Marcus: 
* Ruth A. B addresses Shirley Maiewski and offers her opinion about the current state of STW: 
* Ann Crispin, the author of Yesterday's Son comments on feedback she's revieved: 
==Issue 73==
Interstat 73 was published in November 1983 and contains 18 pages.
* cartoon by Don Harden, no other illos
* there is much talk of canon: its definition, its use, who constitutes it, the many mistakes of canon within canon itself, whether anyone needs it...
* this issue has the first direct complaints from fans about TPTB's inclusion and influence in this letterzine
* Michele A offers a less than positive review of Yesterday's Son, see that page
* While there has been quite a bit of fannish bickering regarding whether Harve Bennett or Gene Roddenberry should have creative say/control/production rights to Star Trek and which man did the better job of shepherding Star Trek into the future, this is the first time a fan has suggested a straight-up favoritism, and partiality of the letterzine -- Barbara P. Gordon addresses Teri Meyer: 
* Danaline B addresses Harve Bennett, and then Teri Meyer regarding the letter from Bennett that was printed in the previous issue: 
* Teri Meyer and Michele A include a long description of their October visit to the Paramount Star Trek movie set -- an excerpt: 
* Sandra A. N writes of the second movie at great length, starting with: 
Susan F writes of the second movie: 
* a fan has videotapes for charity sale: 
* Bev L on the topic of feedback and whether a reader owes the writer a response: 
* Barbara P. Gordon addresses three fans: 
* Lynda C comments: 
* Lynda C comments about profit from zines; 
* Barbara P. Gordon addresses Michele A regarding her comments about the Minefield incident: 
* Lynda C address Larry N: 
* Fran H addresses another fan's comments regarding whether the STW was still a needed service: 
* Joan V, STW area captain and fanzine acquisition consultant, also addresses the comments about the usefulness of the STW: 
* Lucia J addresses Joan V: 
* Lisa W doesn't see anything wrong with a few labels: 
* Bev L addresses Carol F and the topic of zine copies: 
==Issue 74==
Interstat 74 was published in December 1983 and contains 18 pages.
* cartoon by Don Harden, no other illos
* this issue has a long letter by A.C. Crispin about Yesterday's Son, see that page
* Sue W writes of zines and profit: 
* Danaline B addresses another fan, and zine profit: 
* Rennie D writes: 
* Tim F writes about the STW and addresses two fans: 
* Carol E. A comments on the STW: 
* Vel Jaeger comments on the STW: 
* Sue W comments on the STW: 
* Ruth B comments about the idea of a prerequisite to criticism, and of pro books: 
* Don H sticks up for Harve Bennett's quip about fan Barbara P. Gordon in Bennett's letter printed in issue #72: 
* Judith G comments on the letter: 
* D.C. L addresses Harve Bennett: 
* Vel Jaeger addresses the editor about a fellow fan's comments as proof of non-censorship and of Harve Bennett's letter: 
* Larry N notes a change in non-fiction Trek writing: 
* J. Elizabeth G reflects on her first year with Interstat and of some things she's learned: 
* Judith G comments at great length about contraception, the Star Trek future, and of the marginalization of women's lives and work and how it all relates to Carol Marcus and Kirk and the son he "stayed away from": 
* J. Elizabeth G also addresses the Carol Marcus subject and addresses another fan: 
* Linda S addresses a previous letter by Barbara P. Gordon in which Barbara accuses Interstat's editor of censorship: 
* Judith G comments on what she has felt to be censorship in this letterzine: 
* the editor replies to Judith G's letter: 
* Rowena G. W appreciates Barbara P. Gordon's letters: 
* sadly, J. Elizabeth G was going to have to wait another two to five more Christmases to receive Courts of Honor: 
==Issue 75==
Interstat 75 was published in January 1984 and contains 18 pages.
* cartoon by Don Harden, no other illos
* this issue contains the printing of the first photos from the movie sent in by Paramount's publicist, Eddie Egan
* Tim F publishes a result of a study he did in response to some fans who felt that Barbara G] was monopolizing the conversation: 
 
* Barbara P. Gordon addresses Judith Gran: 
* D. Booker addresses heroes and masculinity: 
 
* Astra T writes of pro books:
* Daniel W addresses Danaline B about Harve Bennett's letter in a previous issue: 
Randall L addresses Judith G: 
* Susan Beth S comments on Interstat's editorial policy: 
* Daniel W comments on a now common refrain about pro books: 
* Lynda C renews her subscription: 
* Shirley Maiewski writes a long, long letter, excerpt: 
==Issue 76==
Interstat 76 was published in February 1984 and contains 18 pages.
* there is no interior art, but there are two full-page publicity photos supplied by Paramount's publicist, Eddie Egan
* Robert R would like to see fan writing fall into line with canon: 
* Lynda C has a number of positive comments on the new pro book: 
* Joan V comments about a previous letter by Randall A. L. in which he states, "... after observing that Jean Lorrah has picked up her pen for a ST novel, I must conclude (Conclusion #3, if you lost count) that some of us deem to be ST fans only when it's profitable to be one.": 
* Barbara G (not the prolific, often controversial LoC writer) agrees with another fan: 
* Nancy D addresses Ann Crispin: 
* Joan V writes about the STW: 
* Linda S addresses the subject of the STW: 
* Daniel W has an apology for Eric A. S: 
* Nancy J. C addresses Mary Louise D and the current topic, the Carol Marcus/James Kirk relationship: 
* Shirley Maiewski writes about pro novels: 
* Daniel W doesn't like being a example: 
* Elaine M. B writes of Interstat's editorial policy: 
* Linda S addresses Barbara P. Gordon: 
* Debbie G writes of the editorial policy of Interstat: 
* While most fans say the public library was not the place to get info about Star Trek, at least one fan found fandom through it -- Trina A writes: 
* Elaine M. B addresses Randall L: 
* Rowena G. W writes of Mary Sues and addresses Randall L: 
* Cyn H pushes for a nomination: 
==Issue 77==
Interstat 77 was published in March 1984 and contains 22 pages.
* Bev C writes a long, long letter about radiation shields
* there are a number of publicity photos of the stars provided by Paramount's publicity via Eddie Egan: "Our sincerest thanks go to Eddie Egan who, while updating us on The Movie, continues to supply INTERSTAT with those wonderful ST III pictures.	We will be	 running 'em up to the film's opening.	Thank you, Mr. Egan, we are enjoying!"
* Ruth Berman wrote: 
* Julianne D writes: 
* Ann Crispin writes about pro writing, and of paying one's dues: 
* Linda L is a fan -- of bickering: 
* Mary M. S addresses the subject of Star Trek and fantasy: 
* Linda L comments on the pro book, The Wounded Sky: 
* Mary T writes of The Wounded Sky: 
* Mary M. S writes of Kirk the man and hero: 
* Donnis E. P writes of the STW: 
* Mary T is a fan of the STW: 
* Susan Sackett gets involved in the STW debate: 
* Harriet S comments about the editorial tone and policy of this letterzine and addresses a fan: 
* In her last letter to Interstat, Barbara P. Gordon addresses Teri Meyer: 
* Sandra R addresses another fan: 
* Karen H, a new subscriber, has this advice: 
* Jean S writes of possibilities: 
==Issue 78==
Interstat 78 was published in April 1984 and contains 18 pages.
* there are a number of publicity photos of the stars, but no art
* Fans are excited about the upcoming movie: "92 days!!! I can hardly wait!"
* Terry Sue S writes: 
* Shirley Maiewski wishes for a spoiler system: 
* Linda S wonders about IDIC: 
* Besty L. B comments on the the discussion about the declining physical quality, and editing, of Star Trek episodes as seen on television: 
* Kay B comments on the recent pro book: 
* Elaine M. B addresses another fan: 
* Linda S doesn't think some expression of love will help some matters any: 
* Michele A addresses Ann Crispin: 
* Sue R comments on pro books: 
* one Barbara G addresses another Barbara G: 
* Bev L writes: 
==Issue 79==
Interstat 79 was published in May 1984 and contains 14 pages.
* there are a number of publicity photos of the stars, but no art
* Betsy L. B writes of the movie, and of Eddie Egan: 
* Joan V is a big fan of spoilers: 
* Harriet S doesn't want any spoilers: 
* Jean Lorrah writes: 
* Kay B resigns: 
==Issue 80==
Interstat 80 was published in June 1984 and contains 18 pages.
* there are a number of official photos of the stars, but no art
* a number of fans write in about their appreciation of the STW -- one comment: "If it weren't for a member of the STW I would still be deprived of all the great zines and info that are helping sustain my BORED existence."
* the editor of Universal Translator, Susan J. Bridges, submits a letter which was also printed in her adzine, as well as Southern Enclave: 
* Lynda C writes a letter, one that is also printed in Universal Translator #23: 
* Jo W writes about pro books: 
* Joan V writes about the recent pro book: 
* A.C. Crispin reports that the ST pro books are officially shifting their focus from less young adult to more adult readers, and she comments on Mary Sues: 
* Linda S comments on Mary Sues: 
* Lisa W comments about Star Trek and fans' animosity towards other shows: 
* Lee W. V writes of her fannish dual alliance: 
* from a letter by Alice Greene, one of the first known mentions of Usenet in any fannish media publication Be aware that the use of the word "net" does refer to Internet in this quote. The Internet, as we know it today, did not exist yet. Another early mention and description is in TREKisM #36, May/June 1984 : 
* Lisa W writes of Mary Sue: 
* Brad K writes a response to a letter in an earlier issue which had proposed there was more Star Trek canon and fanon than Sherlock Holmes canon: 
* Wendy A speaks up for kids: 
* Larry N comments on gender differences and interests: 
* J. Elizabeth G looks into the immediate future and comments on the upcoming film: 
==References==
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