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If you read the article, it cites studies done in the US that show some of the behaviors particular to cults. There's a difference between fandom and cultish-n
by Qz 17y ago
If you read the article, it cites studies done in the US that show some of the behaviors particular to cults. There's a difference between fandom and cultish-ness.
- hugh3 17y agoIt mentions an article written by a Utah-based "consumer psychologist" which is quoted as saying: "We find several key sustaining myths, including a creation myth, a messianic myth, a satanic myth, and a resurrection myth" but I question whether you couldn't identify most of these in damn near any fandom. Sure, there is indeed a difference between fandom and cultishness, but I think Apple fandom remains well and truly on the "fandom" side. I think it's silly, but it's no sillier than being a Firefly fan, or a Red Sox fan, or a Beatles fan.
- Qz 17y ago"no sillier than being a Firefly fan, or a Red Sox fan, or a Beatles fan." Have you met these kinds of people? I would consider those as evidence of cultishness right there :).