Hi Nancy, I just found your blog and am really impressed with your analysis of this field (in which I am an enthusiastic amateur!). I’ve been heavily involved in online music fandom since about 1997, most especially in the 5 years up to 2002. (I, too, have bought a ticket to the other side of the world to see bands and meet “usernames”.) It’s been fascinating to me to see how the bands I’ve loved have adapted to the internet. Some have made massive well-meaning gestures and suffered from it; one particular band met viral internet fame just as they broke up after 22 years. I’m looking forward to following your blog – and I hope you enjoy Brisbane and driving up the (my!) east coast…
The internet is enabling massive changes in the relationships amongst fans, artists, and industries. On this site, Nancy Baym keeps an eye on trends and provides a space to discuss what works, what doesn’t, and what to make of it all. Sometimes she writes about other social internet issues too. Comments and tips are enthusiastically welcomed, so chime in! New bookPersonal Connections in the Digital Age out now! Click title for more info!
Chris wrote:
Gosh — there’s a lot of very useful information in there, thanks.
Posted on 27-Mar-09 at 6:13 pm | Permalink
Ryan wrote:
Hi Nancy, I just found your blog and am really impressed with your analysis of this field (in which I am an enthusiastic amateur!). I’ve been heavily involved in online music fandom since about 1997, most especially in the 5 years up to 2002. (I, too, have bought a ticket to the other side of the world to see bands and meet “usernames”.) It’s been fascinating to me to see how the bands I’ve loved have adapted to the internet. Some have made massive well-meaning gestures and suffered from it; one particular band met viral internet fame just as they broke up after 22 years. I’m looking forward to following your blog – and I hope you enjoy Brisbane and driving up the (my!) east coast…
Posted on 14-May-09 at 4:56 pm | Permalink