Science fiction fans have many newsgroups to explore across the Usenet community. To find a newsgroup that celebrates science fiction fandom, check out rec.arts.sf.fandom, a group dedicated to the social side of being a science fiction fan. Here you'll find discussions about many topics outside of the science fiction genre, which are important to fans. Some topics include: education, religion, music, movies, entertainment and entertainers, history, politics, imagination, food, etc. Read the newsgroup FAQ to get a better idea of what's covered in this newsgroup. You'll also find a fairly detailed discussion about the difference between beer and ale, science fiction conventions, and raisin bagels.