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| Keen ]s of any phenomenon such as authors, ] or ]s (]) can collectively manifest as '''fandom'''. ]s typically are interested in even minor details of the object of their fandom; this is what differentiates them from those with only casual interest. The objects of fandom are typically artistic, sporting or entertainment related. For example, it would not be usual to refer to an accountant who is really interested in the details of accounting to be a "fan" of accounting. | ] ]s of any phenomenon such as authors, ] or ]s (]) can collectively manifest as '''fandom'''. ]s typically are interested in even minor details of the object of their fandom; this is what differentiates them from those with only casual interest. The objects of fandom are typically artistic, sporting or entertainment related. For example, it would not be usual to refer to an accountant who is really interested in the details of accounting to be a "fan" of accounting. | ||
| A derogatory term for a member of fandom is "]". | A ] term for a member of fandom is "]". | ||
| See in particular ], ] | See in particular ], ] | ||
| The term fandom is particularly associated with fans of the Science fiction and Fantasy genres, who originally coined the term (a portmanteau of "fan + (king)dom"). | The term fandom is particularly associated with fans of the Science fiction and Fantasy genres, who originally coined the term (a ] of "fan + (king)dom"). | ||
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Keen aficionados of any phenomenon such as authors, ideologies or fashions (fans) can collectively manifest as fandom. Fans typically are interested in even minor details of the object of their fandom; this is what differentiates them from those with only casual interest. The objects of fandom are typically artistic, sporting or entertainment related. For example, it would not be usual to refer to an accountant who is really interested in the details of accounting to be a "fan" of accounting.
A derogatory term for a member of fandom is "fanboy".
See in particular Science fiction fandom, Furry fandom
The term fandom is particularly associated with fans of the Science fiction and Fantasy genres, who originally coined the term (a portmanteau of "fan + (king)dom").