NEOFAN

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That which is new and recent. It is a recruit, either newly arrived in fandom or just introduced to stfsy. Generally speaking, new fans are classified as neofen for the first year. If they persist in being idiotic, or hide under a bushel to such an extent that nobody ever hears of them, the name may stick for another year or so. "Neofan" is often used to indicate Goshwow characteristics, because neofen who aren't brash and noisy don't call immediate attention to themselves.