fans: curating content
May 4th, 2009 • posts i've written
One important function that fans of media play is to help curate the best bits of content for the more casual fan. Like the tumblr blog, I Like the Part Where, fans have always shared their favorite moments as social currency among other fans. At one point this behavior centered around common spaces like the office watercooler. The behavior still exists; the common spaces have just shifted to online networks and platforms as well. Fans create wikis, blogs, or toss up clips on YouTube to share with their fan friends. All of this fan to fan communication creates perfect entry points for the casual fan or uncommitted observer. They know which episode to jump into, or get caught up on a complicated plot line to rejoin a program during its current season. It has also allowed shows themselves to become more complex in their story arcs and self allusion.
Just another reason why you shouldn’t sue your fans.
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