Ahater,anti-fan,detractor oranti[1][2][3] is someone who enjoys writing, discussing, or (in some cases) makingderivative works about a piece of media, but solely for the purpose of railing against orparodying it. It can also be a person with hatred towards acelebrity or icon.[4] Haters often attract other haters to create a negative community. They are at odds with thefans. Someone who opposes aship (a romantic pairing between two characters) is called ananti-shipper.[1][5]
Anti-fandoms appear in many forms fromhate-watching to snark.[6]
It is common for large anti-fandoms to gather in groups, usually on forums and sites, to share their mutual aversion. These are coinedanti-fan clubs and some are substantial enough to become anti-fan sites.[7]
Behaviours of some anti-fans includedoxing, stalking, spreading rumours, stealing their personal belongings or information,abuse or physicalharassment.[8]
There is a saying that "haters attract haters", which suggests that individuals who express negativity or hostility may draw similar reactions from others. This idea is rooted in the concept of reciprocity, where negative energy or behavior can be mirrored and reciprocated by those who encounter it. These haters are often found in negative communities and thrive off of their own negativity.[citation needed]
In 2006, an anti-fan of theK-pop duoTVXQ poisoned memberYunho with asuper glue-laced drink.[9][10] Instead of pressing charges against the anti-fan, he chose to forgive her, since the girl was the same age as his younger sister.[11] Such occurrences have resulted in an increase of security for celebrities in South Korea.[12]I Hate Christian Laettner is a sports documentary film looking into hatred towards Christian Laettner.
Anti-fan studies include a focus on specific communities of practice and their relationship to the media texts and fans actively marginalizing or discrediting other fans solely on basis of identity (sex, race, etc.).[15]
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