My roommate and I were also discussing the rampant classism of fandom. Like, that in order to be a "real fan" you need to have money and free time to not only view/read the material, but also the time to discuss it. The "golden age" of fandom was also a time when fandom was very homogeneous because the hurdle to get involved (having a computer, dial up access, a line for dial up, etc. etc.) kept a lot of marginalized groups of getting involved. Oh and now there is an expectation you have the kind of job where you can take "internet breaks" at work. You know who can't do that? Many blue collar working class people. If you are working two jobs you might not have the time to dedicate to extensively rewatching TV shows or arguing with people about them. See also working mothers, people are also care givers, etc. etc.
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Date: 2009-09-10 04:30 pm (UTC)My roommate and I were also discussing the rampant classism of fandom. Like, that in order to be a "real fan" you need to have money and free time to not only view/read the material, but also the time to discuss it. The "golden age" of fandom was also a time when fandom was very homogeneous because the hurdle to get involved (having a computer, dial up access, a line for dial up, etc. etc.) kept a lot of marginalized groups of getting involved. Oh and now there is an expectation you have the kind of job where you can take "internet breaks" at work. You know who can't do that? Many blue collar working class people. If you are working two jobs you might not have the time to dedicate to extensively rewatching TV shows or arguing with people about them. See also working mothers, people are also care givers, etc. etc.