ABSTRACT
Twitter is a popular
platform for celebrity-fan interaction as well as fan-fan interactions. Because
there are lots of fandoms on Twitter, fans from different fandoms decided to
make a community for themselves called Stan twitter. Twitter has given many
Stan Twitter the place where they can interact with other fans and celebrities
as well as a place to have a community. However, this facilitation has
encouraged Stan Twitter to develop toxic behaviours and interactions. Fans
might start Read more [...]
Tag: fandom
Abstract: Growing up and navigating teenage life can be hard for most young people. Trends and interests change each day and it can be difficult to find people and space in real life to discuss niche interests and feel accepted. This is where online fan communities can be helpful for teens to express their interests without shame and build an identity and form friendships.
Keywords: Twitter fandom, online friendship, bedroom analogy
Traditionally, communities exist in the physical world, be Read more [...]