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Fandom-Famedom

Tribes, “true” fans, and everybody else

December 22, 2009

Despite my excessive comment at the bottom of the page, this article is an interesting exploration of music fandom and the conflicts inherent to classification and group identity:
“The Language of Tribes: True Fans and Outsiders”
by Kyle Bylin
The difference of opinion, or lack thereof, that occurs between members of the same tribe, is what characterizes what [...]

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