I don't get it. Back in my rabid Trekkie days, I don't think that kind of thing went on; I mean, I don't remember anybody getting death threats when it turned out that Chekhov wasn't going to be in the animated series. But then again, we were more isolated. That was back before the internet, and contact with other fans was limited. Maybe it's the hive mind that develops when you can hide behind a screen name and commune with like-minded individuals instantly and at length.