Fandom and the fourth wall

oleh: Jenna Kathryn Ballinger

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Organization for Transformative Works 2014-09-01

Deskripsi

I use the Teen Wolf fandom as an example to examine the ways social media has created a more complicated, nuanced relationship with fans. The collapse of the fourth wall between fans and The Powers That Be can have both positive and negative impacts, depending on the willingness of participants to maintain mutual respect and engage in meaningful dialogue.