Datazine/Issues 21-30

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==Issue 21==
Forum 21 was published in August/October 1982 and contains 44 pages.
* it was the last issue to have simply "Forum" as the title
* all the listings were printed on a dot matrix printer
* Sharon Emily announces to she is too ill to continue fan activity
* the editor of Pulsar Press writes that she has learned some fans are: 
* Another zine publisher warns fans against buying unauthorized copies of zines of any sort for any reason: 
* a fan says she has put an enormous amount of time and effort into tracking down the publisher of Spock Enslaved! so she could buy a copy or to ask her permission to photocopy this zine. All her letters, sent to three addresses, were returned. She finally put in ad in Interstat asking to buy a photocopy of Spock Enslaved!, and obtained one that way. Shortly afterwards, she got letters from 58 fans who wanted a copy of her copy or who asked to "rent" hers." She asked for help in locating Diane Steiner to ask for official permission to make these copies. From Boldly Writing: 
* the editors of two Battlestar Galactica zines write opposing "open letters" to fans: the editor of Purple and Orange? accuses the editor of Song of Caprica of stealing their style of zine, and accuses them of trying to make a profit off of fandom. The first editor (Gemini Press) wants fans to boycott Osiris Press, writing that the issue of profit threatens all of fandom. The editors of Osiris Press say they are making no profit, and that the two zines are dissimilar enough to not be considered plagiarism.
* a review of L.A. Vespers #2, see that page
* a review of Transition, see that page
==Issue 22==
Datazine/Forum 22 was published in October/December 1982 and contains 50 pages.
* the editors write that they went to apply for a trade name for the zine and found out "Forum" was owned by Penthouse. They were going to have a contest to name the zine, but couldn't think of a prize. They almost renamed the zine "Zinedata" but thought that sounded backwards.
* the editors are tossing around the idea of making a separate section for "adult zines"
* the editors write: 
* there is a personal statement from four fans involved with Gemini Press and previously, Purple and Orange? that explains their disassociation
* Courts of Honor is advertised for sale
* the last issue with a column on fanzine production and picking out a printer by Susan Crites
* a review of Deck Five Digest #1, see that page
* a review of Phasers and Lightsabers, see that page
==Mystery Issue==
This is the cover of a mystery issue. The format of the title on the cover would seemingly place it around issue #22, but there is no gap in the covers in this run. One cover, issue #53, is unaccounted for here on Fanlore, but the old title, "Forum," had long been abandoned by then.
==Issue 23==
Datazine 23 was published in December 1982/January 1983 and contains about 50 pages.
* the producers of Media*West have lengthy, one-page description of the con, explaining what it is to folks who haven't been there
* there are, as usual, many, many ads from fans asking to buy zines and fannish material, selling zines and fannish material—includes this one: "HELP!!! Needed desperately: the set of vampire teeth from the Dark Shadows board game. Will buy entire game if necessary!"
* there are, as usual, numerous letters in the personal statements section from fans asking where their zines are. Many fans report waiting months, if not well over a year, for their ordered goods to arrive, or at the very least, a response explaining why their zines were late. One fan writes: 
* the editor of Osiris Press writes another letter complaining about Genesis Press and the feud they have going on
* there are no zine reviews
==Issue 24==
Datazine 24 was published in February/March 1983 and contains 30 pages. It is an all review issue.
* contains an essay by Joyce E. Thomposon called "The Makings of a Review"
* fan offers her services: 
* a fan writes that The Fanzine Collection once housed in the Paterson Public Library (NJ) is now at the Ridgefield Public Library (NJ)
* there are 14 con announcements
* review of BeNiF, see that page
* a review of the pro book, "Black Fire"
* a review of Cheap Thrills #4, see that page
* a review of Contact #8, see that page
* a review of Force and Counterforce, see that page
* a review of Mark Collected, see that page
* a review of Masiform D #12, see that page
* a review of Mixed Metaphors, see that page
* a review of The Night of the Crystal Doorways, see that page
* a review of Of Dreams and Schemes #2, see that page
* a review of Original Replicant, see that page
* a review of the fantasy semi-prozine Owlflight #3
* a review of R & R #17, see that page
* a review of Song of Caprica #3, see that page
* a review of Spock's Childhood #2, see that page
* a review of Stardate #14, #16, and #17, see that page
* a review of STMA (Star Trek Mail Association) #30/31, see that page
* a review of Still Out of Bounds, Old Friend, see that page
* a review of The Third Verdict, see that page
* a review of T'hy'la #1, see that page
* a review of Total Entropy, see that page
* a review of "Trinary," a SF and Fantasy non-media zine,#1 and #2
* two reviews of Vault of Tomorrow #3, see that page
* a review of Wide Open Spaces #7, see that page
==Issue 25==
Datazine 25 was published in April/May 1983 and contains 45 pages.
* there are numerous letters in the Personal Statements from fans complaining about zines they've paid for but have never received, as well as some letters from editors (not the same ones fans are complaining about) explaining why zines are late (medical bills, car repair, illness, busy in college). One editor writes: "I don't like having the responsibility of having other people's money, With all the delays and problems, I have enough guilt feelings..."
* Elaine Batterby includes a parody of a Datazine form, called "In the Planning Stages: Official Delayed Zine Excuse Form"
* in it is an annoucement that the zine Who You Know, What You Know and How You Know It, a (Starsky/Hutch) is in the planning stages. The ad notes that "This is a Starsky and Hutch relationship zine. Some of the stories contain explicit sexual situations, and some don't, but buyers should be aware that the "/" relationship is present." This is first use of stand-alone virgule used for S/H outside of Starsky & Hutch fandom.
* there are no zine reviews
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 25==
==Issue 26==
Datazine 26 was published in June/July 1983 and contains about 40 pages. This is the first issue to be published in the new format, a bigger size.
* a fan, [P T], is collecting out-of-print "classic Trek zines, both PG and Adult, for a non-profit lending library. Condition is unimportant so long as the zine is legible; unbound copies are fine. Anyone willing to part with a copy or an authorized xerox of an O.O.P. zine, kindly contact me."
* a fan is looking for LP albums or cassette tapes of Leonard Nimoy reading poetry
* Diane Marchant has an ad for "U.S. entries in my Spock-Christine story contest"
* a fan is looking for the Canadian version of Catlow which "shows more scenes," referring to the shot of naked Nimoy in the bathtub
* a fan wants to buy Doctor Who episodes on cassette tapes
* it contains no zine reviews
==Issue 27==
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Datazine 27 was published in August/September 1983 and contains about 40 pages.
* it is "all-review" issue, the editor says it is the second one
* this issue also starts a story called "Marisoo Tudewesque" (Mary Sue to the rescue) by Sharon Macy
* from Boldly Writing: "This issue also contained two comments about fanzines. The editors noted that some fanzine publishers took a year or more to fill orders, and encouraged them to send out fanzines promptly. Martha Crawford listed several errors she found in recent fanzines, and gave this recommendation to editors: 'You really shouldn't publish a story without checking for consistency and verifying details'." She cites authors referring to officers on the Enterprise by out-dated titles (post-movie), referring to Spock's eyes (after drinking or crying or when he's tired) as be "red and puffy" instead of "green and puffy," and that spelling character's names wrong is careless. "In a recent story I read, 'Henoch' was spelled 'Hanock."
* a review of Antithesis #22, see that page
* a review of Atypical, see that page
* a review of Baselines #3, see that page
* a review of The Bloodstone, see that page
* a review of Continuum, see that page
* a review of Echoes of the Empire #6, see that page
* a review of The Federation Enquirer, see that page
* three reviews of Galactic Discourse #4, see that page
* a review of Genesis, a filk tape, see that page
* a review of More Tales of Feldman, see that page
* a review of My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys, see that page
* a review of Nuages #1, see that page
* a review of Only Trek, see that page
* a review of Out of Bounds, Again, see that page
* a review of Purple and Orange?#15, see that page
* a review of Quastar #3, see that page
* two reviews of R & R, #18, see that page
* a review of Sourdani Journal, see that page
==Issue 28==
Datazine 28 was published in October/November 1983 and contains about 40 pages.
* an announcement that KathE and Stephen (two of the editors) were soon to be married: 
* Sixty-three all-Star Trek zines were offered for sale, 11 of them were K/S
* there are many personal statements from fans writing of zines that haven't arrived, and naming zine editors who they feel have ripped them off. One fan has had pretty good luck but this: "Altogether they two well-known BNF names redacted have about $100 of my money... Fandom operated on trust, and after one year in which I have sent hundreds of dollars to strangers, this is the only case in which my trust appears to have been misplaced."
* a fan writes that a shorter version of a story of hers will appear without permission in another zine. She had not heard anything from the zine ed for a year, didn't see the zine mentioned in Datazine as having been in the planning stages, and assumed it wasn't going to be used. After the zine ed said that yes, she was going to use the story, the original writer decided to publish it in a zine of her own. "No doubt, her publication will hurt the sale of my zine, but my only hope is that those who purchased my two previous zines will be interested in reading the full and complete story." This zine is The True Accord of Well-Tuned Sounds.
* a fan complains that the STMA appears to be defunct, but she can't get her money back
* a fan wants help in building a science fiction fanzine library at Texas A&M University
* two fans/zine eds have had a falling out and have split their fannsh works: Sarpeidon Publications is now separate from Phoenix Press. Miscommunication/possible hijinks involving money and SASEs are occuring; these things are being sent to the wrong publisher and have not been returned or forwarded
* there is an installment of "Marisoo Tudewesque" (Mary Sue to the rescue) by Sharon Macy
* there are no zine reviews
==Issue 29==
Datazine 29 was published in January/February 1984 and contains about 40 pages.
* there is an article by by Joyce E. Thompson about travel tips, how to make airplane reservations, what to expect when flying, and tips about driving to cons and sharing gas
* the editor writes: 
* there is an installment of "Marisoo Tudewesque" (Mary Sue to the rescue) by Sharon Macy
* a fan responds to a personal statement in an earlier issue that suggested she was remiss in her duties. She says, that yes she has been, but explained why in her club's last newsletter. She has passed on her job to someone else as she is now going to be attending college and has no time. She apologizes and promises that every one will get their money back.
* a fan sticks up for another fan regarding a personal statement in the previous issue, saying this fan is a good person, writing that "[name redacted] and Sarpeidon Publications to be totally reliable and trustworthy"' at least in her own personal dealings.
* there are the usual letters in personal statements from fans crabbing about zines ordered but not received, from zine eds apologizing for delays and support, and in this issue, from a fan who has married and described a bit from the wedding ceremony
* includes the column "Beta Five Snobbery" by Don Harden
* There is a long, long letter from Della Van Hise in which she responds to multiple complaints in "Datazine" and numerous letterzines regarding to zines fans have paid for but have not received. She cites poor health, problems with the originals for at least one zine (Naked Times #4/5) being lost at the printer, and says she just plain: 
* there are no zine reviews
==Issue 30==
Datazine 30 was published in March/April 1984 and contains about 40 pages.
* there is an installment of "Marisoo Tudewesque" (Mary Sue to the rescue) by Sharon Macy
* there are numerous personal statements regarding the break up of Gemini Press, J.R. Janoski, and I Joan Kokolus regarding who owns what, who took what from whom, and who owes who what to whom
* there are the usual numerous personal statements from fans complaining about monies and zines owed to them
* a review of It Takes Time on Impulse, see that page
* a review of Cry, Sanctuary, see that page
* a review of U is for U.N.C.L.E., see that page
* a review of Not Tonight, Spock!, see that page
* a review of Trekism at Length #3, see that page
* a review of Black Star, see that page
* a review of From the Notebook of Sarah Jane, see that page
==References==
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