Jeffrey Carl Faden posted his thoughts on fandom, and I have to say, I understand where he is coming from, and I feel like he just missed the point. His main argument is that being a self identified a fan gets to enjoy the benefits of community, but are discouraged by the label to create stories and worlds of their own.
Fandom, for Community and Fun
Fandom, for Community and Fun
Fandom, for Community and Fun
Jeffrey Carl Faden posted his thoughts on fandom, and I have to say, I understand where he is coming from, and I feel like he just missed the point. His main argument is that being a self identified a fan gets to enjoy the benefits of community, but are discouraged by the label to create stories and worlds of their own.
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