Why did you start participating in online skating forums? What aspects do you enjoy about them? What motivates you to continue participating? Personally, I participate mostly in a few of the Fan Fests. Whoever came up with that idea for GS is a genius The Fan Fests are where we can be unashamedly giddy about our favorite skaters. I think my preferences on online skating forums have a lot to do with my personality. I tend to be a very happy, positive person. I don’t even hold grudges against skaters I don’t enjoy. I usually only post about things I’m happy about and tend to express disappointment in a mild way. I know many other GS posters like to discuss skating more academically and engage in reasoned argument. I’ve always been amazed that some people continue to debate competition results even years after they take place. I’m not saying stuff like that doesn’t have a place; I’m just saying it’s not what I like to do. So, are you a Fan Fest person, a debater, an academic fan, or a combination? Why do you think you have the preferences you do?