“This is Why I Treat Fandom Like It’s Important (Because It Is),” by saathi1013
So many movements in art/literary history are defined solely by a small group of friends (usually male, let us not forget, and often white and wealthy) fucking off to the … Continue reading
November 13, 2014 · 1 Comment
In Defense of Feels, by mithen
I’ve seen, in a variety of places, decrying of what’s sometimes called “Tumblr-speak,” especially targeted toward the term “feels.” “You should just say you feel something, not this ridiculous ‘I … Continue reading
October 27, 2014 · 1 Comment
“In Which Amal Puts Her Philosophy Teacher Hat On,” by Amal Nahurriyeh
Curator’s Note: This week, we’re looking at meta that discusses inter-fandom conflict and debate, beginning with amalnahurriyeh’s piece on the dynamics of argumentation within fandom. I’m a philosopher. (Well, a theorist. … Continue reading
October 6, 2014 · 2 Comments