Spotters are people who have an almost obsessional interest in something which contains a great deal of variety, but which the majority of people see as mundane, purely functional, and/or identical in form. This interest normally involves some form of collection or logging of detailed data or images, using physical, electronic, or mental means. The group commonly conform to one or more of several [MORE] Birding@ (1932) Plane Spotting@ (72) Trainspotting@ (109) 1. Anorak, a Term of Abuse - Defines and derivates anorak and trainspotting. 2. Basher Speak - Glossary of trainspotters' words and phrases. 3. BBC News: Plane-spotters knew the risks - Discusses different views of plane spotters in Britain and Greece, following the arrest of a group of spotters on charges of spying. By Angelos Stangos. 4. Going Native - Describes trainspotter stereotypes, use of the term as an insult, and how spotting culture has changed over time. 5. Guardian Unlimited: Ooh - Is that a Belgian F-16 - Examines the reasons why people plane spot and how it reflects underlying British eccentricity. By Stephen Moss. 6. Memories of a Train Spotting Lady - Personal history of becoming a trainspotter, with poetic opus. 7. Siliconmom - Trainspotting - Personal view of reasons for a change in opinion towards trainspotting. 8. The Joys of Birdwatching - Defines and considers the appeal of birdwatching and twitching. 9. The Savvy Traveller: Trainspotting - Martin Stott's interviews with train spotters and railway enthusiasts in York. Text and audio. 10. What is Aircraft Spotting - Contains history, different areas of interest, and personal experiences. 11. Zest for Birds - Twitching: Birders, Rarities and Ethics - Contains classification of groups of birders and birder ethics. 12. British Studies - Trainspotting - Describes the appearance, behavior and interests of British trainspotters, with glossary of terms. 13. Guardian Unlimited - Net Notes: Trainspotters - Mark Oliver's hyperlinked guide to the best sites on those who spot trains. 14. Guardian Unlimited - Notes and Queries: Anorak - Discusses the meaning and derivation of the term anorak as applied to a person.

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