"I'VE LIKED THEM LONGER THAN YOU HAVE!"
This idea just popped into my head and I decided to write about it here since I haven't posted anything in approximately 37 months.
One thing that annoys me is when people think they're better fans of artists if they've known about their existence for a longer amount of time than other fans. I originally thought this concept of "being the better fan" was only true in the idol fandom, but when I thought about it, I've seen it elsewhere.
On AHS, there's a poll that goes something like, "During which album's release did you become a fan?" I think a lot of people lied about it based on their join dates and the way they word their responses with an air of superiority. Then of course you have those winners who claim to have known and loved Ayu since NOTHING FROM NOTHING or whatever that mess was called. I'm not saying everyone lied, but I think there were a fair number of liars. Although I knew who Ayu was, I didn't become an actual fan of hers until Mirrorcle World was released, so I think some time after Guilty. (Btw I just realized like a couple of weeks ago that in the CD+DVD Guilty cover Ayu has super long animal like nails. Fail.) While I voted accurately, after reading the thread I felt self conscious about it so I didn't reply.
Then, regarding Momusu, you have people who word things like they've been fans since when the 5th generation joined in 2001 or something. "I was surprised when Konkon was picked to be in the group." Or "I never liked Sayu from day one." Then I click on their profile and they were born in like 1995.
Why does this bother me? Well, I think it's kind of sad that people feel the need to lie for the sake of appearances. It's also sad that fans judge other fans based on menial details. I don't know, I guess I'm not really sure what a "true fan" is and why some are so concerned about being portrayed as such. What do you guys think?
One thing that annoys me is when people think they're better fans of artists if they've known about their existence for a longer amount of time than other fans. I originally thought this concept of "being the better fan" was only true in the idol fandom, but when I thought about it, I've seen it elsewhere.
On AHS, there's a poll that goes something like, "During which album's release did you become a fan?" I think a lot of people lied about it based on their join dates and the way they word their responses with an air of superiority. Then of course you have those winners who claim to have known and loved Ayu since NOTHING FROM NOTHING or whatever that mess was called. I'm not saying everyone lied, but I think there were a fair number of liars. Although I knew who Ayu was, I didn't become an actual fan of hers until Mirrorcle World was released, so I think some time after Guilty. (Btw I just realized like a couple of weeks ago that in the CD+DVD Guilty cover Ayu has super long animal like nails. Fail.) While I voted accurately, after reading the thread I felt self conscious about it so I didn't reply.
Then, regarding Momusu, you have people who word things like they've been fans since when the 5th generation joined in 2001 or something. "I was surprised when Konkon was picked to be in the group." Or "I never liked Sayu from day one." Then I click on their profile and they were born in like 1995.
Why does this bother me? Well, I think it's kind of sad that people feel the need to lie for the sake of appearances. It's also sad that fans judge other fans based on menial details. I don't know, I guess I'm not really sure what a "true fan" is and why some are so concerned about being portrayed as such. What do you guys think?