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From Deadheads on bulletin boards to Taylor Swift ‘stans’: a short history of how fandoms shaped the internet

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

In this series, our academics dive into fan cultures: how they developed, how they operate, and how they shape the world today.

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In this series, our academics dive into fan cultures: how they developed, how they operate, and how they shape the world today.
Here is a brief history of how fan cultures shaped – and were shaped by – the internet.

Early adopters

As early as the 1970s, fans were participating in digital spaces.
In the 1990s, science-fiction fans established online repositories, using Usenet groups for fannish discussion and fan-fiction distribution.
The public nature of Twitter (now X) allowed fans to come together in large groups to start trends and campaign.

The public and the private

Fans move between private and public spaces online, negotiating different identities.
On platforms like Tumblr and LiveJournal, fans often choose a pseudonym, whereas Facebook enforces a real-name policy.
Private spaces allow for personal conversations, while fans embrace public channels for sharing fan works and campaigning, for example, for voting or fundraising.

Fan migrations

Tumblr became the place for “"fuckyeah” fansites, sharing fan works and communicating via GIFs.
While the launch of Meta’s Threads provided a possible replacement for stan participation, some fans were hesitant to migrate across.
On Twitter/X, fans expressed they were weary of the new platform, because they did not want their fan activities to be connected to their “real life”.

Transformations

Fans are known for their creative productivity, transforming and remixing their favourite cultural objects in fan-art, fan-fiction, videos, zines and music remixes. Technological advancements made creative production easier to master, and the public and networked nature of platforms has allowed fan works to be circulated to a much wider audience. Audio from fan-edits often become trending TikTok sounds.

How fans shape brands

Some brands have started to act like fans online, learning from fans’ behaviours to form an affiliation with these engaged audiences.
On TikTok, brands are participating in fan-based trends, tapping into community-specific knowledge and jokes.
Brands are also adopting fan language and tone in their captions and comments.
In my ongoing PhD research, I’ve found fans are working as social media managers for brands, leveraging their expertise to connect with fan audiences.

Kate Pattison does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

London-based artist Frank Canvas launches his first series, "Socially Awkward Elephant" with simultaneous exhibitions in London and Villars-Sur-Ollon, Switzerland.

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Saturday, December 31, 2022

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Working under the alias Frank Canvas , the artist has Galleries scrambling for his signature before his notoriety reaches unattainable levels.

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Working under the alias Frank Canvas , the artist has Galleries scrambling for his signature before his notoriety reaches unattainable levels.
For Frank Canvas to feature prominently in locations such as these, the solid foundations have been laid to springboard him to the next stage in his career.
"Socially Awkward Elephant" follows a classic Penguin Book cover design, made famous by artists such as Harland Miller and the Connor brothers.
The Frank Canvas pieces use stunning colours applied with intricate layered brushwork of acrylic on canvas with a resin finish.

London-based artist Frank Canvas launches his first series, "Socially Awkward Elephant" with simultaneous exhibitions in London and Villars-Sur-Ollon, Switzerland.

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Saturday, December 31, 2022

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Working under the alias Frank Canvas , the artist has Galleries scrambling for his signature before his notoriety reaches unattainable levels.

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Working under the alias Frank Canvas , the artist has Galleries scrambling for his signature before his notoriety reaches unattainable levels.
For Frank Canvas to feature prominently in locations such as these, the solid foundations have been laid to springboard him to the next stage in his career.
The Frank Canvas pieces use stunning colours applied with intricate layered brushwork of acrylic on canvas with a resin finish.
For further information on Frank Canvas and his artwork please visit www.frankcanvas.com.

Carbon Removal Startup, Mombak, Begins $100M Amazon Reforestation Strategy

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Today, Mombak, a Brazilian company that seeks to build the largest carbon removal projects in the world, begins its $100M Amazon reforestation strategy to capture millions of tons of carbon by restoring large areas of degraded land with native tree species.

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Today, Mombak, a Brazilian company that seeks to build the largest carbon removal projects in the world, begins its $100M Amazon reforestation strategy to capture millions of tons of carbon by restoring large areas of degraded land with native tree species.
With the global demand for carbon removal expected to far outstrip supply, the price for high-integrity carbon removal credits is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years.
"The market price of high-integrity carbon removal credits is now sufficient to make large-scale native, biodiverse reforestation a scalable climate strategy, said Peter Fernandez, CEO of Mombak.
Research shows2 that reforestation is currently the largest opportunity to remove carbon from the atmosphere, and the Amazon rainforest presents the largest opportunity to execute reforestation.

Dr. Richard Heinzl, Physician, Humanitarian, Entrepreneur and Author, Appointed to Asep Inc.'s Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Asep Medical Holdings Inc. ("Asep Inc." or the"Company") (CSE: ASEP) (OTCQB: SEPSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Heinzl to the Company's board of directors effective immediately.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Asep Medical Holdings Inc. ("Asep Inc." or the"Company") (CSE: ASEP) (OTCQB: SEPSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Heinzl to the Company's board of directors effective immediately.
Dr. Heinzl is a physician, humanitarian, entrepreneur and author whose current focus is genomics, artificial intelligence and healthcare worldwide.
Based in New York and Toronto, he is currently CEO of My Next Health Inc., a next-generation functional genomics company.
Dr. Heinzl stated, "I am very honoured to be part of the Asep team under Bob Hancock's visionary scientific leadership.

2022 Indie Book Award Winners Announced

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Friday, May 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG) has named the best indie books of 2022.

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WASHINGTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG) has named the best indie books of 2022.
The books are winners of the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the largest international book awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors.
According to Catherine Goulet, Founder and Co-Chair of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, "Like other independent artists, many indie book publishers face challenges that the industry giants don't experience.
A complete list of 2022 winners and finalists is available at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards website at indiebookawards.com.

Doug McNish’s The Classics Veganized Awarded Best Vegan Cookbook in the World by the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

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With the popularity of vegan cuisine exploding around the world, the cookbook features familiar comfort dishes recreated for a plant-based diet with a modern spin.

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With the popularity of vegan cuisine exploding around the world, the cookbook features familiar comfort dishes recreated for a plant-based diet with a modern spin.
The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards were founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau.
McNishs first cookbook, the bestselling Eat Raw, Eat Well was published internationally in Spring of 2012, and was also awarded a Gourmand Award in Paris, France for being the Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the world.
Dougs career takes him all over the world, and his skills are utilized both outside of the kitchen and inside.

Canadian Becomes the Youngest Author to publish her book "The Great Big Lion" By Penguin Random House India

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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AURORA, ON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian author, Chryseis Knight, aged 7, has now officially become the youngest author to be published by an international renowned publishing firm Penguin Random House in India.

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AURORA, ON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian author, Chryseis Knight, aged 7, has now officially become the youngest author to be published by an international renowned publishing firm Penguin Random House in India.
Having been inspired by the artwork of Eric Carle, Chryseis decided to also attempt creating her own illustrations.
She startedwriting the story of The Great Big Lion in her notebook when shewas three years old.
Chryseis is now an emerging author and illustratorand hopes she can inspire children all around the world to embracethe magic in books.

Bold Penguin and IVANS Distribution Platform Announce Partnership

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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TAMPA, Fla., June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IVANS Insurance Solutions today announced that Bold Penguin, a leading commercial insurance exchange, has partnered with IVANS to connect to the IVANS Distribution Platform, the industrys platform for commercial lines marketing and sales distribution.

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TAMPA, Fla., June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IVANS Insurance Solutions today announced that Bold Penguin, a leading commercial insurance exchange, has partnered with IVANS to connect to the IVANS Distribution Platform, the industrys platform for commercial lines marketing and sales distribution.
IVANS Distribution Platforms connection to the Bold Penguin Exchange will expand agency access to more insurers, creating more new business opportunities as agents find the best markets for their policyholders.
Connecting Bold Penguin and IVANS together allows us to collectively scale integrations and completeness of the panel faster, said Jim Struntz, Bold Penguin COO.
By connecting to the IVANS Distribution Platform, participants of the Bold Penguin exchange can reach an ever-growing integration of insurance products and digital bind capabilities.

Rolling Out, Penguin Random House, and BlackBookStore.com Launch Annual Black Storytelling Project – #AmplifyBlackStories

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Monday, February 8, 2021

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ATLANTA, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To commemorate Black History Month, Black-owned media companies Rolling Out and BlackBookStore.com, in collaboration with giant Penguin Random House, have launcheda historic content partnership called #AmplifyBlackStories.

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ATLANTA, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To commemorate Black History Month, Black-owned media companies Rolling Out and BlackBookStore.com, in collaboration with giant Penguin Random House, have launcheda historic content partnership called #AmplifyBlackStories.
Representatives said the initiatives mission is to introduce more stories written by Black authors to a diverse group of readers.
"As our content and media partner,Rolling Out has developedafull slate of programming throughout the year," said Anthony Key, Director of Multicultural Marketing at Penguin Random House.
"This partnership and cultural collaboration with Penguin Random House will herald Black creativity and promote cultural understanding by amplifying Black storytelling and Black voices," said Munson Steed, CEO at Rolling Out.