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The term '''"not we"''' (sometimes rendered '''Not We''' and '''not-we''') is used by fandom to indicate the casual viewer of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.  Sometimes, it simply means "anyone who is not an obsessive ''Doctor Who'' fan", and does not assume that the people described actually watch ''Doctor Who'' at all.  The term is often used on internet forums and podcasts in arguments where distinguishing between "hardcore" and casual fans is useful.<ref>[http://www.behindthesofa.org.uk/2010/01/return-of-the-fanking.html "Return of the Fan***king". ''Behind the Sofa''. 2 January 2012.]</ref><ref>[http://veritypodcast.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/verity-episode-1-the-snowmen/ "The Snowmen". ''Verity!'' 2 January 2013. Reference at 5'7".]</ref>  Popular ''Doctor Who'' forum [[Gallifrey Base]] has for years featured a thread in each of its episode discussion areas called, "What did the kids and the "Not We" think of <insert name>?" — which undoubtedly helps to reinforce the term in the minds of its users.<ref>[http://gallifreybase.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149835 Typical "Not We" thread at Gallifrey Base. Free registration required]</ref>