mochi Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 all shows got 'em ::]:: like how BBC's Sherlock fans were trying to Kill Benedict Cumberbatch's Baby (an actual arrest was made) or when Steven Universe fans bullied a fan artist into a suicide attempt because she drew a thin picture of Rose and now someone tried to kill an Undrtale fan artist by putting needles in her food because she shipped Sans with a character they didn't approve of why the hell are fandoms like this now? it isn't even specific shows it's ALL fandoms now, it's like, attempted murder is just considered "normal fan behavior" now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Maybe people who identify themselves as belonging to a "fandom" are predisposed to extreme anti social tendencies and taking things too far in general Maybe becoming emotionally invested in works of fiction to the point of regularly participating in a "fandom" isn't healthy Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilgar Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 all shows got 'em ::]:: like how BBC's Sherlock fans were trying to Kill Benedict Cumberbatch's Baby (an actual arrest was made) or when Steven Universe fans bullied a fan artist into a suicide attempt because she drew a thin picture of Rose and now someone tried to kill an Undrtale fan artist by putting needles in her food because she shipped Sans with a character they didn't approve of why the hell are some fans like this? it isn't even specific shows it's ALL shows now, it's like, attempted murder is just considered "normal behavior" to thesefans:| I fixed your post. Also, there have been crazy fans of things since fans of things stated mochi. It isn't new or unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthor Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonSinger Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I think it has to do with numbers plus the spread of social media creating an irrational sense of entitlement toward characters/actors. When Supernatural was one of those shows that people thought would be lucky to last 3 or 4 seasons, fan discussions were a lot of fun to join in. Then it blew up, and crazies came out of the woodwork. This was my first time encountering a ship war, and it was so overwhelming that it was hard for normal folks to try calming fans down when they went after each other. The amount of vitriol aimed at Ackles's wife because she ruined some fantasy rabid fans had made up in their minds just made me give up on engaging with them completely. I'm actually glad that the show itself pissed me off enough to drop it years ago, so I'm not even tempted to check and see how bad Supernatural's fandom is nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Sources? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger_Jules Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 all shows got 'em ::]:: like how BBC's Sherlock fans were trying to Kill Benedict Cumberbatch's Baby (an actual arrest was made) or when Steven Universe fans bullied a fan artist into a suicide attempt because she drew a thin picture of Rose and now someone tried to kill an Undrtale fan artist by putting needles in her food because she shipped Sans with a character they didn't approve of why the hell are fandoms like this now? it isn't even specific shows it's ALL fandoms now, it's like, attempted murder is just considered "normal fan behavior" now It's just a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnmjy Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Talk about LOVE and DETERMINATION </3 GAME OVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Because our entertainment is all we have in this world anymore to help get through the days, so people get way too invested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapinator_X Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Aside from the obvious Tumblr/Brony choices, Youtuber Channels have incredibly shitty fanbases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice McKenzie Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 because people suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortedreasoning Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 1. sonic. 2. dbz 3. star wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochi Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 1. sonic. 2. dbz 3. star wars Oh yes to all of these especially Sonic, and I say that being a sonic fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohri Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Oh yes to all of these especially Sonic, and I say that being a sonic fan I think Chris-chan counts as 70% of the terrible Sonic fanbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 adult swim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 adult swim shots. damn...its been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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