The Cult of Fandom: When Does Passion Become Toxic?

[Nomad]

Fandoms drive engagement but can also be intense with online harassment. In fact toxic discourse plague many communities . What causes fandom toxicity? How can fans keep communities welcoming? Have you ever left a fandom due to negativity?

 

[lens]

Fan communities develop toxicity because their members grow too controlling and aggressive. These individuals launch aggressive attacks on everyone failing to support their opinions.

 

[eldavis]

There is a very slim line between being a fan and being a toxic one. I think one thing that leads to this is when the fans begin to feel like they are the ones who knows everything about these celebrities.