Other factors included the growth of the internet, which made an organised club less relevant. In contrast to when Macskasy formed NASF in 1976, by the late 1990s, New Zealanders could soak themselves in science fiction without any need to meet other people with the same interest.
Additional considerations included the rise of the internet, which reduced the relevance of an organized club. Unlike when Macskasy formed NASF in 1976, by the late 1990s, New Zealanders could explore science fiction without the need for social interaction with others who shared their interest.