Is the Brony fanbase a good example of a fandom to be researched on?

[HorsesandMOARGaloar 300]

I have been acquainted with the fanbase/fandom itself, and I enjoy researching things from their drama and behavior.

 

Is this fanbase a good one to research about other fanbases?

[NightGuard 251]

Yes, as we are the centerpiece of milestones. We are monumental, we are the new target for hatred, intolerance, and betrayel...WE ARE /MLP/..

 

Oh, wait..wrong website..

Edited July 31, 2014 by NightGuard

[Jeric 46,834]

 

 

Is this fanbase a good one to research about other fanbases?

 

I'm not following you. Are you saying that you want to research other fandoms through Bronies? Such as talk to bronies about their other fan interests (Whoovians, Potterheads, etc)?

[HorsesandMOARGaloar 300]

I mean, the Bronies being an example of a fanbase to be researched upon, and to find out about how fanbases work through them!

[NonCreative 68]

 

 

WE ARE /MLP/..

oh boy here we go 

 

#Therideneverends

[GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177]

Yes we are. "We are the most interesting fan base in the world"

[Paladin Butters 163]

No.. with some of the conversations on this site, the shit some people will post.. no..

[HorsesandMOARGaloar 300]

I'm not following you. Are you saying that you want to research other fandoms through Bronies? Such as talk to bronies about their other fan interests (Whoovians, Potterheads, etc)?

Possibly so, dear sir. Their methods and behavior can be a good example for other fandoms. Right?

[Jeric 46,834]

No, both the origins of this fandom and the public perception of it help to make it fairly unique as a intellectual property based fandom.

 

Research has been done and is being done on Bronies and our love for the show so it does merit a look from professionals (at least in their minds)

Edited July 31, 2014 by Jeric

[Freewave 1,145]

You can look at our fandom as one that is extremely active, creative, and independent. You can look at how we do music, pmv's, fimfiction, conventions, copsplay, plushies, clop, and art in mass volumes and pretty skillfully. You can show how EQD is a huge part of uniting and funneling in all this content. But I don't think you can look at what makes US tick and see anywhere near the same output and structure as OTHER fandoms. Clearly Star Wars, Star Trek, and Harry Potter are bigger and older but aren't quite as current and thriving in the internet age. Comparing us to newer cartoons (Gravity Falls for example or Adventure Time) you won't see a slightly similar fanbase size or output at all.

[Rainblow H. Ash 5,090]

You can research the rest of the Bronies, but I ain't gonna be a lab rat.

 

Since the Brony fandom is relatively new and open to questions most of the time, I think you could do research on Bronies to figure out how fanbases work. I do think each fanbase has their own unique quirks, but I think that they do share a lot of common themes among them.

[The Boulder 121]

Idk if the bronies would be described as a typical fanbase to research, but then again, I don't know many fandoms could fit into a category of "normal fandom." I say go for it. It is a very active fanbase so you'd be able to find a plethera of things and people to do research on.

[Jeric 46,834]

 

 

But I don't think you can look at what makes US tick and see anywhere near the same output and structure as OTHER fandoms.

 

Agreed. I see a lot of article, blogs, and posts that try and find one common thread or trait of the fan base, and truth be told there really isn't one. You ask one Brony and they will approach the fandom like it's a cause for social change, while others just like the show for what it is. You have psychologists talk about the negativity and post 9/11 fatigue as a catalyst, but you have fans like me that were adults when 9/11 happened. Who knows why it all came about. I'm just glad it did and can enjoy the ride. 

 

As far as the creativity ...  in 2011 I was shocked at the output in comparison to Star Wars and Harry Potter. I did have a sense of jealousy about the creativity. Not the volume (which was insane) but the general quality was much higher.  By the time I became a fan the fandom itself created more quality fan labor pieces in a few years than Star Wars has in almost 40.  

 

[Eliash147 159]

Why yes

We are the perfect embodiment of a fandom that describes fandom

The haters, trolls, R34, diversity, music, merchandise based OFF our fandom, and being there for each other is how a fandom should be 

Yes

[Steel Accord 6,658]

Well there is a professional study, so you might be better served by looking up their research. "The Brony Study."

 

Just from personal experience, I'd say we are a great example of fandom. The amount of effort put into this passion, the amount of lives changed for the better, the consistent communication with the show staff, and more.

 

I'm proud to be a brony. 

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,152]

Well, as long as the study is being done by an unbiased professional, then I don't have a problem.

 

I mean I think it's interesting to look at statistics and find a general trend.

[Tigerpop198 696]

No, I think that it's going to make it more worse for the bronies, professional, or not.