Dr. Mel Stanfill comes on to talk about fandom studies- what it is, why it's important, and how it can get ugly. Their new book, Fandom is Ugly, looks at how fandom studies can help explain contemporary political movements, online toxicity and harassment campaigns, and more.
FURTHER READING:
Stanfill, Mel. Fandom is Ugly: Networked Harrassment in Participatory Culture.
FURTHER WATCHING:
"Galaxy Quest" (1999)
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