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World Cup Moment Exposes Gatekeepers Who Won’t Welcome New Soccer Fans
sports11 days ago

World Cup Moment Exposes Gatekeepers Who Won’t Welcome New Soccer Fans

An OutKick opinion argues that the United States’ World Cup run and Caitlin Clark’s rise in the WNBA reveal the same gatekeeping impulse: mainstream attention brings growth, but some media voices and league insiders try to police who gets to be part of the moment. The piece says Clark drew a broad, new audience and made the WNBA a topic of national discussion, and that the World Cup has done the same for U.S. soccer. Rather than resisting casual fans or enforcing ‘soccer culture,’ the sport should embrace the expanded audience, even if it means imperfect knowledge and louder debate. Gatekeepers who fear losing control risk denying the very momentum that makes the sport mainstream.

via Fox News|
#caitlin-clark#gatekeeping#sports
The Privacy Paradox at the Heart of Mainstream Fandom
culture4 months ago

The Privacy Paradox at the Heart of Mainstream Fandom

Katherine Dee argues that as fandom moves from a hidden subculture to mainstream culture, the line between public writing and private communities blurs. Journalists linking to AO3 tests fans’ implied privacy, sparking a debate about what readers outside the core community should be allowed to access. Fans want openness but fear exposure and intrusive coverage, revealing a tension between open publishing on the internet and the norms that once protected the space.

via GQ|
#culture#fandom#fanfiction
Jeannie Mai addresses safety concerns and denies gatekeeping allegations in divorce from Jeezy
celebritydivorce2 years ago

Jeannie Mai addresses safety concerns and denies gatekeeping allegations in divorce from Jeezy

Jeannie Mai denies "gatekeeping" her daughter from estranged husband Jeezy amid their divorce, stating that she wants to foster an open and safe environment for both parents to actively participate in their 1-year-old daughter's life. Mai emphasizes the need for reasonable safety measures, including properly securing firearms and having trained caregivers. Jeezy had previously accused Mai of gatekeeping. The couple filed for divorce in September after two years of marriage.

via Page Six|
#celebritydivorce#custody-battle#gatekeeping
Jann Wenner's Misunderstanding of Black Music's Depth
media-and-entertainment2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Misunderstanding of Black Music's Depth

Jann Wenner, cofounder of Rolling Stone, faced backlash after admitting in an interview that he excluded pioneering Black artists and female artists from his collection of interviews with musical legends because they were not part of his "zeitgeist" or "articulate enough on an intellectual level." Wenner's comments highlight the entrenched privilege and biases in the music industry and media gatekeeping. His remarks led to his removal from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation board and distancing from Rolling Stone. The incident underscores the need for an overhaul of systems that perpetuate exclusion and the importance of digital platforms in providing opportunities for underrepresented artists.

via The Baltimore Banner|
#gatekeeping#jann-wenner#media-and-entertainment
"Navigating the Do's and Don'ts of Conversing with Final Fantasy Enthusiasts"
gaming2 years ago

"Navigating the Do's and Don'ts of Conversing with Final Fantasy Enthusiasts"

Here are 10 things you should never say to a Final Fantasy fan, including making jokes about the series, dismissing their love for Final Fantasy XIV, questioning the Aeris vs. Aerith debate, mentioning the infamous low-poly grapes, claiming that all Japanese RPGs are the same, criticizing the movie "Spirits Within," suggesting ways to revive Aerith in Final Fantasy VII, arguing about the pronunciation of Tidus' name, expressing preferences for newer games over classics, and engaging in gatekeeping behavior towards newcomers.

via Kotaku|
#fandom#final-fantasy#gaming