Really interesting how taboo it used to be, especially how it was seen as a "risky last resort" at a point. Online dating is definitely more normalized now and I think it is a regular way to meet people. I still think that these apps are a bit of a lost way of meeting people though because you do not get the same first interaction you would if you met them organically. They really depend though and work out for many!

This, absolutely!! So many of the artists I listen to have smaller fandoms and to even find people in person who are in them is impossible. Unfortunately, social media is so important for reach and smaller creators.

I agree, a lot of these instagram or YouTube famous people do not last either. Or try to, but have a hard time staying relevant.

I have never heard this term before.

Interesting example. With the advances of social media, there has been a further experience that has been offered among fans in recent years. As someone who has been apart of multiple fan clubs heavily in the past, I can vouch for how the internet connected me with people that had the same common interest as me that I never would have met otherwise. I met many people from miles away in groups and was able to watch the fan-star interaction that would not have been the same without online platforms.

Reminds me of "intercultural praxis". I am not sure I have heard this word used otherwise.

Interesting. I like this phrasing.

This goes along with how fast trends are coming and going on social media. Not only trends like audios and such, but the digital world pushing trends within things like clothing and decor is what comes to mind for me. Trends that are not lasting long and are what are leading to consumerism currently.