Fandom (from the noun fan and the affix -dom, as in kingdom, dukedom, etc.) is a subculture composed by like-minded fans (aficionados) characterized by a feeling of closeness to others who share the same interest (Thorne&Bruner 2006). Such a community of keen aficionados can share a common interest in a wide selection of phenomena, such as authors, hobbies, genres or fashions. Fandom as a term can also be used to refer to the single interconnected social network of these individual fandoms, many of which overlap. While the term is applied to social networks surrounding many novelty interests, it has its roots in appreciation for science fiction.

Fans typically are interested in even minor details of the object of their fandom; this is what differentiates them from those with only casual interest.

The objects of a fandom typically relate to the arts, sports or entertainment. For example, it would be unusual to refer to an accountant who is very interested in the details of accounting as a "fan" of accounting.

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Jesus! The fuck drama I missed last night? It would be immensely pleasant if this fandom could not fight for one night. :-/
malvagitabella (Tamika Pinkney) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:17:02 -0000
Jesus! The fuck drama I missed last night? It would be immensely pleasant if this fandom could not fight for one night. :-/
@ShinyVolvoLurve Did that sounds preachy? sorry, but I am sorry for all the hate towards all the people who work so hard for the fandom :))
BarnesPEdward (Barnes Pocket Edward) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:15:49 -0000
@ShinyVolvoLurve Did that sounds preachy? sorry, but I am sorry for all the hate towards all the people who work so hard for the fandom :))
SO SO true, RP fandom please note @lcedragon Good for you..I always say to the boys if you cant say anything nice...dont say anything at all
BarnesPEdward (Barnes Pocket Edward) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:10:18 -0000
SO SO true, RP fandom please note @lcedragon Good for you..I always say to the boys if you cant say anything nice...dont say anything at all
@FakerParis the worldwide web and the Rob fandom will not be the same without you, stick with us (hugs)
DenitoSh (Denitsa Sharkova) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:05:18 -0000
@FakerParis the worldwide web and the Rob fandom will not be the same without you, stick with us (hugs)
@miyachan11 i haven't really fandom'd since school came TT god i want christmas break NOW PRZ
beenalee (Beena Reyes) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:04:41 -0000
@miyachan11 i haven't really fandom'd since school came TT god i want christmas break NOW PRZ
RT @linhkawaii: the tvxq fandom is so quiet during golden disk awards this year...
ayellayell (Alina Em) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:37:40 -0000
RT @linhkawaii: the tvxq fandom is so quiet during golden disk awards this year...

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