Navigating Toxic Fan Discourse
Lynzee and James caught up with Dead Dead Demon for a lengthy chat about dealing with toxic fans.
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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:30 – So you wrote something that made people angry
00:06:00 – Why are we talking about this now?
00:10:00 – Social media promotes depersonalization
00:14:00 – Parasocial relationships and agency
00:17:00 – Audience interaction with art is a fundamental interview question
00:25:00 – Confusing personal identity with media consumption
00:33:00 – What works for us when we’re dogged
00:41:00 – The Internet has a problem with reactionary hate
00:50:00 – You never know what you’re going to get in an interview
00:56:00 – Are your fans toxic?
01:03:00 – There is a difference between criticism and harassment
01:08:00 – Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to become a professional writer
01:13:00 – Dead Dead Demon’s Dededestruction chat begins
01:28:00 – Catch us next time! # testimonials
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