Fans, Fandom and Fanaticism Presentation by Ally Eastman
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Fans, Fandom and Fanaticism
Presentation by Ally Eastman
Cyber community
• The internet has allowed for fandoms to grow, more so than if it did not exist.
Pros
• Community
– Share of emotion with others, such as enthusiasm, sadness etc.
– Sense of belonging
Quick Story
Pros
• Different Point of view; Bands need their fans.
Pros
• Opportunity
– Travelling
– Expressing yourself through fan art of fanfics
Analysis of Fanfics
• Archive of our own (A03)
Analysis of Fanfics
• Archive of our own (A03)
Analysis of Fanfics
• Archive of our own (A03)
Analysis of Fanfics
• Archive of our own (A03)
Analysis of Fanfics
• Archive of our own (A03)
Cons
• Drama in fandom
Cons
• Anti-fans or people outside of your fandom making fun of you, not taking you seriously over what you love
Cons
• One sided relationship
Cons
• Financial; could cost a lot of money. Is this necessary? Up to you to decide
Conclusion
Being part of a fandom can bring a community, travelling and creative expression. However, it can also bring drama, anti-fans, one-sided relationships and financial negativity. I think that being in a fandom is a more positive than negative action. The cons are not a big deal and can be dealt with well, especially if individuals are knowledgeable.
Resources
Alex. (2013). Bookish Fandoms: The Pros & Cons. Retrieved fromhttp://www.bookchickcity.com/2013/05/bookish-fandoms-the-pros-cons.html
Kleine, R. (2013, October 22). PROS & CONS: Being in a Fandom. [Video File].Retrieved fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZTsJLOlgrs
Nagas, P. (2013). Why Is There So Much Slash Fic?: Some Analysis of the AO3 Census. Retrieved from https://ladygeekgirl.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/why-is-there-so-much-slash-fic-some-analysis-of-the-ao3-census/
Rich, D. (2011). Global Fandom: The Circulation of JapanesePopular Culture in the U.S. Retrieved fromhttp://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4862&context=etd
Romano, A. (2012). The pros and cons of fandom on Tumblr. Retrieved fromhttp://www.dailydot.com/society/pros-cons-tumblr-livejournal-fandom/
Wiatrowski, M. (n.d.). The Dynamics of Fandom: Exploring Fan Communities in Online Spaces. Retrieved fromhttp://www.academia.edu/491940/The_Dynamics_of_Fandom_Exploring_Fan_Communities_in_Online_Spaces
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