This essay traces the profound impact of the digital revolution upon fandom, looking particularly at debates within the fan and acafan communities. It argues that fans have always been at the forefront of media industry transformations, summarizes some of the common themes emerging in the debate, and considers the wider implications for the reconfigured relationships between producer and consumer in the digital economy. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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Pearson, R. (2010). Fandom in the digital era. Popular Communication, 8(1), 84–95. https://doi.org/10.1080/15405700903502346
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