Classifying and Characterizing Fandom Activities: A Focus on Superfans | Thetafan Intelligence
This article examines how digital fandom has grown alongside the rise of online communities, fueled by technologies that enable people with shared interests to connect more easily. Fans now gather on a diverse array of digital platforms, including dedicated forums such as Reddit, Twitch, Discord, and Tiktok, as well as typical social media groups on platforms like X and Instagram. Inevitably, fans’ participation in these environments spans a range of media-related behaviors—views, likes, shares, posts, comments, chatting, streaming, and more—that reflect their levels of engagement.
