When did being a fan of a superhero movie become cause for online vitriol? A thoughtful review of how 'fandoms' have changed over time.
, and taking a much-needed break from the stresses of everyday life. Being part of a group of fans united in their love of something brings a sense of belongingness and acceptance that’s good for us. But every media franchise seems to have a subset of fans who either threaten content creators in an attempt to impact the story's direction or attack other fans who interpret the story differently.
One explanation for this change is the platforms on which fan communities form. Early internet communities were largely private, moderated spaces, such as online mailing lists or blogging platforms like LiveJournal. Over the past decade, fandoms have migrated to more public platforms, like Twitter and TikTok, which means that fan culture became easily accessible to a wide range of people.
Of course, fandoms are first and foremost groups, and that means that basic group dynamics apply. There are in-groups and out-groups, with cohesion increased by pathologizing anyone not in your particular in-group, even if those people are also fans. There have always been disagreements and policing in fandom.
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