Joe Kennedy

newfan n.	1945 J. Kennedy Toleration, Please in Shangri-L’Affaires (#24) Mar. 3 It is, I believe, the well-intentioned (but unfortunately too idealistic) spurts of enthusiasm of the newfan that have turned Laney and a few others from the fledgling and his ilk. But it’s my opinion he should be given a year’s time—a year of definite activity—in which to be judged, before you start reaching for the fire extinguisher. You’ll spend a few extra minutes a week answering his numerous questions—requests and inquiries that may often sound maddeningly naive!—but, in the end, you’ll lose very little. I’ve made a number of excellent fan friendships with ease. At least, there’s a system here that some other slen might employ with success—one measly postal can go a long way toward giving the newfan a ray of feeble hope.