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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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@nike158 SEMPER FI *_* bwah, i miei tre anni di JAG fandom ;W; *piange al ricordo*
faetwit (Fae) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:49:42 -0000
@nike158 SEMPER FI *_* bwah, i miei tre anni di JAG fandom ;W; *piange al ricordo*
#xiahjunsu is still no. 2? it's good, awesome that kpop fandom has made it 2nd, but the top spot is even better for our lovable dolphin~!
imma_stargazer (ì ëí¼ Ayame Jiyoung) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:48:32 -0000
#xiahjunsu is still no. 2? it's good, awesome that kpop fandom has made it 2nd, but the top spot is even better for our lovable dolphin~!
@giannaaaaaaa ooooh. XDD pakinggan ko xa bukas. XDD tegomaaass. ang inactive ng jpop fandom ngaun eh. DDD:
aishi07 (CarixxaDelCastillo:D) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:47:34 -0000
@giannaaaaaaa ooooh. XDD pakinggan ko xa bukas. XDD tegomaaass. ang inactive ng jpop fandom ngaun eh. DDD:
RT @boohoshi: non-fandom followers please tweet -> #xiahjunsu!
purplelykthat (TVXQ groupie :P) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:47:03 -0000
RT @boohoshi: non-fandom followers please tweet -> #xiahjunsu!
non-fandom followers please tweet -> #xiahjunsu!
boohoshi (boohoshi) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:45:13 -0000
non-fandom followers please tweet -> #xiahjunsu!
It's always difficult to explain 'fandom' to people who have never been a fan of anything other than themselves. *sigh*
mylilgsrworld (Lotte Voorhorst) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:41:22 -0000
It's always difficult to explain 'fandom' to people who have never been a fan of anything other than themselves. *sigh*
Boston Baden's Home Page - Includes message board, picture galleries, essays on fandom, and a few links.
Contemporary Canadian Fandom - A guide to Canadian SF fandom, with a message board, and articles useful regardless of nationality.
Ansible Home Page - Dave Langford's fandom site, with the news fanzine Ansible and writings by other fans.
Fannish E-Mail Directory - A directory of more than 3,000 electronic addresses and web sites of fans, professionals and groups located throughout the world.
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FIAWOL (Fandom Is A Way Of Life) - Fannish news articles, and threaded discussions of the articles.
New York City Bombing Check-In Registry - Links to a variety of public and private check-in services. Includes a list of New York City SF fans who are known to have survived the bombings.
Science Fiction Convention Survival Kit for Newbies - Practical advice on and glossaries for conventions: gaming, drinking, costumes, volunteering, weapons, elevators, pros, filk and packing.
Meta Description: [ Science Fiction Convention Survival Kit for Newbies ]
Science Fiction Fandom Webring - A webring for sites regarding science fiction fandom.
Meta Description: [ The Science Fiction Fandom WebRing is intended to provide a gathering place for the Homepages of the many Science Fiction Fan Clubs, Associations, Groups, and Societies that exist in the world today. ]
Science Fiction FanSpeak Dictionary - A short dictionary of fanspeak.
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Science Fiction Resource Guide: Fandom - The Fandom category in the very comprehensive SFRG.
Swill Online - The twentieth anniversary revival of the magazine Swill, originally published in 1981, which is devoted to attacking science fiction fandom.
Meta Description: [ Swill Online is the twentieth anniversary revival of the magazine Swill, originally published in 1981, which is devoted to attacking science fiction fandom. Swill Online is produced by VileFen Press, a division of Klatha Entertainment. ]
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The Bill Rotsler Archive - Bill Rotsler was fandom's most prolific illustrator. For over fifty years, he drew many thousands of cartoons and gave them away to fanzine editors for inclusion in their publications. Now, an online archive of his work has been created.
The Fanac Fan History Project - An archive of texts, photographs and artwork relating to the history, development, people and culture of science fiction fandom.
The Slan Shack - A list of fen with public home pages.
Who's Who in SF Fandom: The FAQ - A directory intended as a research and reference resource for those interested in Science Fiction fandom.
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