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What makes a fandom toxic? ›

These behaviors can range from impassioned negative responses to a reboot of a particular pop-culture property to bullying other members of a fandom or those involved with the creation of a movie, TV show, video game, song, or book, to antisocial behaviors such as making death threats, rape threats, or doxing ( ...

Anticipation, a big part of being a fan, is associated with mental health benefits and a sense of well-being. We all need something to look forward to, especially now.

Fandoms provide opportunities to connect with other like-minded individuals, and the network of fandoms allows easier discovery from one interest into a whole range of interests.

Fan communities create supportive environments for many types of people. And that sense of community seems to be good for fans' overall well-being, says Stephen Reysen. He's a social psychologist at Texas A&M University–Commerce. Reysen found evidence of this in his research.

Banding Together for Love or Hate

Unfortunately, it often results in attacks against other fans who are trying to find a sense of belonging. Fandom can become more about engaging in attacks on what you don't like than celebrating what you do.

Harassment and bullying on Fandom means that someone is: Making repeated nasty, unwanted comments, wall messages, discussions, etc. Following an admin to other communities to continue an unwanted conversation.

The site's materials help fans see how the media they consume reflects social, cultural, and political struggles today. The site is mostly geared toward teens and young adults. The reading level is fairly high, and the topics can be heady, controversial, and complex.

All registered editors must be at least 13 years old

Per FANDOM's Terms of Use and their implementation of COPPA, a United States child protection law, all users who register an account on FANDOM must be at least 13 years of age in order to edit our wiki or participate in our forums.

Being a fangirl means you have something to love, something to occupy your time, something to be joyful about! Fangirling is letting out all of this excitement, sadness, anger- what ever it is, and it's actually quite healthy to go through so many emotions. It can teach you how to deal with them.

What is a toxic fanbase? ›

Toxic fandom is the opposite. It is when fans attack other fans with purity tests. It's when their criticism of some aspect of the show is framed in exaggerated emotional terms. Toxic fans are essentially the abusive party in an abusive relationship with the content they're a fan of.

The best thing to do is to report to a local admin where they can take action. If the toxicity is severe, and has led to harassment of users, then reporting to Fandom Support may be essential. However, users can just ignore the toxicity and just focus on what they like to do themselves.

Disadvantages: >> You might get attacked for your opinions, even if you don't mean any harm when saying them. >> You could get involved in unnecessary drama if you meet the rude type of fans.

Being part of a fandom often brings social validation and acceptance. The shared language, rituals, and symbols associated with a team create a unique subculture. This sense of belonging enhances self-esteem and provides fans with a way to connect with others who share their passion.