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> ... fans have such a massive sense of entitlement that they think they can dictate to an adult who she can and can’t date ... This is such a bizarre thesis.

> ... fans have such a massive sense of entitlement that they think they can dictate to an adult who she can and can’t date ... This is such a bizarre thesis. None of Taylor Swift's fans quoted in the article are suggesting that they should be able dictate who she associates with. They are simply criticizing her choices.

catchnear4321 3y ago
a better hypothesis may have been that the internet (and social media) leads many humans to feel like their opinions matter more than they actually do. after all, why are we here? but that’s not a serious question, there are fairly obvious answers. social interaction, knowledge sharing, amusement… the fan example, like many, is just gossiping in public without any consideration for consequences or impact. whispering loudly. which, coming full circle, is how many use social media.