There’s a similar ethic — to contribute something positive — that I strive for in writing lyrics. I can’t sing, play or compose so every song I’m part of involves collaboration. But again, as I hope you see from the songs I’ve cited above, music can make the world better.
Being a part of a fandom introduces you to a community of like-minded people with a shared interest. You may find a sense of comfort within these groups and develop new friendships through them. Although rare, it is especially delightful when you discover fandoms that overlap. The cross pollution of
What makes someone a “true” fan of something is their willingness to look at the thing they love and be willing to criticize it when it’s bad. If someone can admit that their favorite thing has a lot of flaws and still love it, that makes them a true fan.
Being a dedicated fan is an important part of self care, and allows fans to find true enjoyment in something to the point where they go out of their way to spend money and time towards being a better version of themselves, both as happy people and fans.