SPN fandom implosion...

[elisi]

Even I've heard of this incident, and as it highlights some important issues (for fandoms/fans/stars generally) - and this article seems wellwritten and fairly balanced - I thought I'd link you:

How 1 question triggered a "Supernatural" fandom meltdown

ETA: Why did I do this? *hides* Go read this comment. Will try to reply to everyone tomorrow...

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[shipperx.livejournal.com]

All I know of SPN fandom, I know from fandom sank (which has led me to think they have some insanely...er... devoted(?) RPFers. I can more than understand the actors being uncomfortable with that because OMG the abuse their real S.O.s take from the fraction of fandom.

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

It is definitely wank!worthy I'll give it that *sigh*

And yeah, some of the RPFers are rather devoted. A little too much sometimes. And yeah, their SO's get a lot of flack - which just makes me headdesk...

It is also why I stay on the fringes and try to remember that not all of us are insane.