giskardsb 12,565 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Everybody should burn their "Stan" cards. No really, Burn it. You can still be a fan, or even a super fan, but please, BURN those STAN cards. Stan culture is toxic. It exists for no other reason that internet trolling and arguments. Why does the choice of a pop star mean that it is necessary to fight other fans of other pop stars? Why does it mean it's necessary to denigrate other pop stars? Stan culture is nothing but an excuse for negative energy. Don't waste your time putting that out into the world, it effects your psyche. Now its true that Stans are not the only hateful people on the internet, there are "Stans" for just about every endeavor. That doesn't mean it's ok to participate. Spreading hate and vitriol and disdain is how the last US election results happened. It's the same thing, just applied to Nationalism rather than Pop Stars. So be a fan, or even a Super-Fan. Just don't be a Stan. The Titular Stan of Eminem was a psychopath. Stans on twitter or pop forums aren't far off. You can say "it's all in fun, it's just the internet" but it's not fun for the performers, for the casual fans who have to read hateful comments, or for pop music in general. And it's not really fun for you, because if you train your brain that stan behavior is ok, it will show up in other aspects of your life where you don't want it. Your choice for Gaga doesn't mean you have to be against Taylor, or Katy, or anyone else. It doesn't make your self-worth any better than a Katy fan. It doesn't make you intellectually superior. Don't get your ego tied up with being a fan of a pop star, and none of this stuff happens. Especially in Gaga's case, this behavior is completely anti-Gaga. The world is fully of bad events and behavior. Fighting about pop stars is completely unnecessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magneto 13,436 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Free my mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoof 21,600 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 THIS! , stan culture can be like hell sometimes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextyr97 19,958 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I came in here expecting something cringy, but I completely agree. Yesterday's behavior made me want to quit stan culture. It's disgusting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANVEEROY 61,217 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I was going to post about this same thing. Stanning became one kind of religion, toxic ones. They can't hear anything negative about their 'Guru', and always in a fighting mood with other pop stars fanbase. This is insane! Like the hatred towards Ed, Chainsmoker proves how impatient, unkind persons we are! And Gaga can do whatever she wants to do. Her life, her decisions. We maybe get upset with some her decisions but it doesn't mean you have to act irrationally.. Her boyfriend is hers, not ours. And, please! this Vegas residency related comments and toxic weird responses making me sick. Stream Kylie-Janet Discographies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decodekid 28,263 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 whhy tho, such bops like this Long Live Gretchen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juju 18,907 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Stan culture has literally almost killed the experience of being a fan. It's funny to watch from afar, but often times it's just embarrassing. People behave like pop stars are f****** stocks, going up or down in value, and clearly could care less about the artist as a person. Let them live their life, you're not a manager, you know nothing about the industry or how it works, enjoy the music or not. It really is that simple. ❤ x ❤ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNES 5,868 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gag 22,449 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Me trying to escape Gaga's standom headspin, happiness, DE̤̣A̢̯͔̘T͏͙̗̟̫H̗̙͡ͅ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaga Lazuli 8,654 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Cheers to that Little Monsters Torture Me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Ecstacy 3,871 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, TylerBR97 said: Yesterday's behavior made me want to quit stan culture. It's disgusting. what happened?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextyr97 19,958 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Just now, Modern Ecstacy said: what happened?? People freaking out over Gaga doing a residency, acting as if it is literally career suicide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomhive 2,030 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 No thanks, I'll keep it since I'm not toxic. In I fly on wings of winter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decodekid 28,263 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 12 minutes ago, that juju said: Stan culture has literally almost killed the experience of being a fan. It's funny to watch from afar, but often times it's just embarrassing. People behave like pop stars are f****** stocks, going up or down in value, and clearly could care less about the artist as a person. Let them live their life, you're not a manager, you know nothing about the industry or how it works, enjoy the music or not. It really is that simple. i remember not being able to enjoy the perfect illusion/Joanne experience thanks to all the meltdowns, in a way it really prevents you from enjoying it as much because it feels like your surrounded by so much negativity Long Live Gretchen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Ecstacy 3,871 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Just now, TylerBR97 said: People freaking out over Gaga doing a residency, acting as if it is literally career suicide ohhh right. I also saw a lot of nasty comments from Little monsters yesterday and it was very disheartening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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