I think a lot of them are so used to being the product, they no longer realize (or care) that they are. Most sites have some sort of algorithm to direct you to content. They can't fathom on where you have to do a bit of work to find what you want.
Another issue is that lack of personal connection. While I've known a lot of folks online for 20+ years, it was mostly in forums, then LiveJournal, and now DW where the fandom community coalesced. While DW is alive for those who migrated from LJ, it's not nearly the focus that LJ once was.
There was everything from squee to heavy discussions, and it where where you learned how fandom in general, and the one you were specifically discussing, worked. Now they just dive in and expect it to do things the way they want instead of learning how things are done.
I think the new platforms just amplified existing behavior. This is old-fashioned Ship Wars that have added nukes to the arsenal. Do as they say, or they'll do their best to wipe you off the face of the internet.
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Date: 2024-01-04 05:52 pm (UTC)Another issue is that lack of personal connection. While I've known a lot of folks online for 20+ years, it was mostly in forums, then LiveJournal, and now DW where the fandom community coalesced. While DW is alive for those who migrated from LJ, it's not nearly the focus that LJ once was.
There was everything from squee to heavy discussions, and it where where you learned how fandom in general, and the one you were specifically discussing, worked. Now they just dive in and expect it to do things the way they want instead of learning how things are done.
I think the new platforms just amplified existing behavior. This is old-fashioned Ship Wars that have added nukes to the arsenal. Do as they say, or they'll do their best to wipe you off the face of the internet.