@LemonDropLan It may contribute to the ability of some people to participate or participate positively in fandom. People without ill intent who can't either fully emotionally engage or may misplace other feelings.
@LemonDropLan I think that a factor in the worsening of fandom could possibly be that basic escapism as a coping strategy can't keep up with The Horrorsβ’ and it infects our ability to participate in fandom in an appropriate way. It's certainly not the only or main factor but I think that 1/2