Because fandoms are family. They’re legitimate havens, true subcultures with language, music, stories, art, and even clothing that carry deep meaning. To us, they feel sacred. Which means they should be respected. In fact, they should be harnessed as the greatest glimpses into who we are, how to inspire us, and what we’d like our lives to become. In spirit, that is. And maybe at Comic-Con. When we talk about our passions, it’s sort of like showing that Cookie Monster toy and asking you to play. A gesture at friendship. It may be clumsy, but it’s genuine.
