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The Problem With Toxic Fandom And How We Can Fix It

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On the June 7, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, writer Hoai-Tran Bui and special guest Lindsey Romain to have a discussion about the current state of toxic fandom, trolls, and our role in the film conversation.


  • Kelly Marie Tran has deleted all of the photos on her Instagram account, reportedly because of harassment from Star Wars fans.

  • Toxic fandom, DCEU, now Star Wars

  • Online mobs, organized campaigns

  • The loss of a middle ground: There’s also a danger of grouping smart people who are critical in with the bad

  • Why do fans hate what they love so much?

  • Why has toxic fandom become so prevalent recently? Audience and ownership.

  • The difference between criticizing and harassing creators

  • Peter’s rule for what he writes

  • Being constructive and not hurtful

  • Common courtesy and respect

  • @ replying creators into a negative conversation

  • What should we put out into this world?


  • Other articles mentioned:


    • HT's The Last Jedi Backlash is Another Example of Fandom Gone Wrong

  • Lindsey's ‘Star Wars’ is About Saving What We Love – and We Need to Save Star Wars

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