🦋bluesky CultureEntertainment first seen 1 d ago, last 18 h ago, peak #8
Fandom toxicity was never new
Bluesky users are discussing 'Fandom toxicity was never new', a conversation arguing that hostile, gatekeeping behaviour in fan communities is a long-standing pattern rather than a product of modern social media. Posts appear to frame current fan arguments over films, shows, games or celebrities as part of a longer history of fandom conflict, with people sharing examples from earlier decades. The specific trigger for the discussion is not clear from the available posts.
Why now: unclear
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