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  • Erin B posted an update in the group Group logo of Choosing Your Community DiscussionChoosing Your Community Discussion 2 months ago

    Hello everyone! Like many others, I also find myself drawn to fan communities and have been kicking a few ideas around… I am considering “Rick and Morty” fans, since it’s an odd show that ranges from extremely low-brow to abstract humor–but I’m wondering if it is potentially too offensive a show? I am also considering “Outlander” fans, because it has a very loyal base.

    Another unique community I’m considering is the “Bronies,” which are grown men who love the updated “my Little Pony” show and who attend conventions, etc. I learned about them when my daughter was a huge fan of the show and became curious about what drew them to it. It’s a bit taboo, however, and I worry about coming across as mocking the community, even if it isn’t my intention.

    And finally, I am considering the TikTok community, though I may need to narrow that topic.

    • @erin999 See my comments below about fan information communities. Yay for Outlander! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

      I don’t think you would be mocking the “bronies.”

      TikTok would be a good choice as well. I have had successful papers on various TT communities.

      • Thank you for your help! I’m struggling to pick a community–maybe because I’m unsure what type of community would work well for our upcoming papers and projects? I’m currently between Outlander fandom and citizen journalists on TikTok.

        Outlander is supposed to wrap up in 2025 whereas citizen journalists on TikTok are ongoing & widespread… maybe a more specific “American citizen journalists of TikTok?”

        Any advice about which topic might suit the project better? Thank you!

        • @erin999 “Sing me a song of a lass who is gone…” I was on Skye last year and heard some folks singing The Skye Boat Song in an old castle.

          Outlander would work for sure but “American citizen journalists of TikTok” might be a bit more interesting from a timeliness standpoint. Not to take anything away from Outlander of course!