Fandoms, Fascism, and Digital Meltdown: January's Chaos Recap
Another month down, and if your life’s been anything like mine, it’s probably felt like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle on a tightrope… over a pit of academic burnout and fandom-induced feels. But don’t worry, I’ve got the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between from our digital corner to catch you up.
🚀 What Went Down This Month
When Fandom Meets Fascism: Weaponizing Norms in the BTS ARMY Community
Our most popular post this month (because who doesn’t love a little existential crisis with their fan theories?). This collab with Jhertau Her dives into how fandoms can be both radical engines of activism and, well, eerily susceptible to the same systems they’re trying to dismantle. Spoiler: It’s complicated.
Kate Ringland
How to Survive Constant Global Crises: A Quick Survival Guide
Because apparently "once-in-a-lifetime" events now happen bi-weekly. This post isn’t just a guide—it’s a lifeline. For anyone feeling like the world’s chaos is a bit too personal (especially for our trans, immigrant, and disabled fam), this one’s for you. It's practical, snarky, and probably the closest thing we’ll get to an emotional support blog post.
Kate Ringland
The Fragility of Our Digital Worlds
Remember when online spaces felt like safe havens? Yeah, about that. This piece explores how our digital kingdoms (looking at you, Twitter) are crumbling under the weight of corporate greed and governmental overreach. Fun times!
Kate Ringland
10 Essential Tips for Accessibility and Inclusion in Online Communities
Because making your online space accessible isn’t just “nice,” it’s necessary. Practical, actionable, and infused with the usual dose of ‘why-is-this-still-an-issue’ frustration.
Kate Ringland
Making Space for Joy in 2025: Choosing Defiance and Connection
Joy as rebellion? Hell yes. After the dumpster fire of 2024, this post is all about finding those tiny sparks of happiness and holding onto them like your life depends on it—because sometimes, it kinda does.
Kate Ringland
🔥 What’s On Deck for Next Month
Continuing to Monitor the On-Going Historic Events with the USA (and the coup?!)
Because apparently, living through history isn’t as glamorous as textbooks made it seem. We’ll keep a close eye on the chaos and unpack what it means for our communities.
The High Price of Access: Disabled Fans' Challenges and the Power of Concert Community
Concerts should be joyful, not an obstacle course. This post dives into the barriers disabled fans face and how the concert community can rise to the challenge.
Reclaiming Play: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Play isn’t just for kids—it’s a radical act of joy and resistance. Let’s talk about why embracing play is more important now than ever before.
Weverse Puts Accessibility Behind a Paywall—Ableist AF and Hurting Fans
When platforms profit off exclusion, it’s time to call them out. We’ll unpack the ableist implications of Weverse’s latest move and what it means for fans.
Got thoughts, feels, or fandom meltdowns to share? Drop them in the comments—I’m always here for a good story (or a chaotic rant).
Stay defiant, friends.
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