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What's the difference between being interested in something, and being a die-hard fan? According to Michael Elliott, a professor of sociology at Towson University, the latter have a level of devotion that is almost religious — and in some cases, fandom can even provide a moral code. "Many fans describe comic-con culture as a source of principles — such as inclusivity, compassion and self-development — that guide their behavior," writes Elliott for @TheConversationUS.

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People really be on #Tumblr stating AO3 *needs* a 'Dislike' button and also an 'Algorithm'?

Firstly it's an ARCHIVE it's not designed to algorithmically 'Feed' you 'Content'

Someone created some fiction because they are a fan of a thing FOR FREE !

And you accessed it for FREE !

And you wanna flounce on in a mash a Dislike button ?

The 'Like' button exists ! It's called Kudos

The 'Dislike' method is - Great Googly Moogly - just don't read the thing !

Gah!

Sometime when I feel like writing a lot, lol, I'll talk about the part the Muppets played in my healing journey and other serious and solemn aspects of fandom. #Muppets #Fandom #Fandoms

Our #rec theme for March is Non-Sexual Intimacy! #fandom fancake.dreamwidth.org/2371266.html

File 770: Obituary for Mark R. Leeper, written by his wife Evelyn C. Leeper.

Usenetters who read rec.arts.sf.* will remember the Leepers; I certainly do!

"He was employed at Bell Laboratories in Holmdel and surrounding locations for 23 years until his retirement in 2001. ... For many years, Mark had been the longest-running film reviewer on the Internet, regularly publishing reviews since 1984, and being a member of the Online Film Critics Society since 2014. His first science fiction convention was Boskone VI (1969) and he attended dozens of conventions, serving on panels about film, and also leading origami workshops at many of them."

https://file770.com/mark-r-leeper-1950-2025/

#fandom #themeparks #smells #cool #UK

Subby didn't know you could go pro: "My role is to evoke fear in people, using smells. If I do it right, people will want to gag, cry or run away"

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/feb/07/experience-i-create-smells-that-scare-people?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

Beat it with a stick you say? I guess I'll have to get myself a stick...

@writers @writingcommunity @writing @humour

#WritingMemes #Memes
#Fandom #Beats #Stick
#Author #Authors #IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #AmWriting #Writerdons #Writers #Writer #Writing #WritingCommunity #Writinglife #WritersOfMastodon
#BoostingIsSharing

So, how is it going #Fandom? Are you sure you want to continue recommending those gaming wikis as top wikis on your platform? It seems like none of the communities really want to be there...

Today another wiki from this list has forked, congratulations mtg.wiki community!

The biggest takeaway is that Fandom's biggest advantage and leverage over countless communities on their platform - Search Engine Optimization doesn't work as deterrent for wiki communities anymore.
Fandom cannot hold the communities hostage any longer.

One type of fanfic I like is where 2 characters that either rarely/never interact in canon or don't get along have a moment of connection. What are some fanfiction tropes or types of fanfic that you like? #Fanfiction #Fandom #Fandoms

Our #rec theme for February is Ambiguous Relationships! #fandom https://fancake.dreamwidth.org/2366993.html

If you could go on holiday with any fictional character(s), who would that be and where would you go?

Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon - Red Bard talks with Robert Fenelon, a founding fan and head of early anime magazine Anime-Zine, about his experiences in fandom, his work in the anime community, and more.

Link: https://hera.fyi/animezine

#history #anime #manga #fandom
https://hera.fyi/animezine

Mateo de Alva is the epitome of nerdom, and I love him for it! Who are your favorite nerds/geeks in fiction? #Disney #ElenaOfAvalor #Fandom #Fandoms

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A Fan’s Guide to the Best Star Trek Fan Films https://indubitablyodin.medium.com/a-fans-guide-to-the-best-star-trek-fan-films-a6d7712ecbdd

Searching several anime movies or short seasons of longer shows, Google regularly returns “Is X canon?” showing pretty much every IP has a small percentage of super loud haters.