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Exploring the paradox of fandom, this book delves into the darker side of fan engagement, highlighting instances of social media harassment across various platforms, including comic books, TV shows, and politics. It examines the motivations behind these aggressive behaviors and what they reveal about contemporary media and public culture. By analyzing these dynamics, the work sheds light on the complexities of love and anger within fandom, challenging the conventional notion of fans as mere enthusiasts.
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Fandom Is Ugly, Mel Stanfill
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Fandom Is Ugly
- Subtitle
- Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mel Stanfill
- Publisher
- New York University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781479824953
- Series
- Rating
- 3.25 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the paradox of fandom, this book delves into the darker side of fan engagement, highlighting instances of social media harassment across various platforms, including comic books, TV shows, and politics. It examines the motivations behind these aggressive behaviors and what they reveal about contemporary media and public culture. By analyzing these dynamics, the work sheds light on the complexities of love and anger within fandom, challenging the conventional notion of fans as mere enthusiasts.