I am not a fan of… “is a fan of”
Social networks, cliques, or whatever the hell you want to call them, can have their benefits. It’s kind of fun seeing what people are up to around the world, and seeing what kind of bizarre things they do on a daily basis. I don’t really know anyone who would disagree with me about that. But, these “social” networks have been implementing the “is a fan of” rhetoric that is really starting to piss me off. I’m not a “FAN” of nike running shoes. I’m not a “FAN” of Veronica Belmont. I’m not a “FAN” of your Podcast. SO STOP CALLING ME ONE. I don’t know what the word is that I’d use to describe these interactions, but “fan” is as lame as it gets. Fan means “an enthusiastic devotee, follower, or admirer”. For starters, I’m not enthusiastic about much on the internet, nor am I devotee, or an admirer. I guess i’d fall under the follower… but even then it’s as bit of a stretch. If Nike collapsed…I wouldn’t care, and much goes for ever other application, podcast, or “acquaintance” online.
Stop labeling me as a fan. It makes me sound pathetic, and it boosts others egos… that is something we really don’t need any more of on the internet. Everywhere I look ego stroking is going down! Yuck!
People who check out this blog, or other sites I run aren’t considered “fans” to me, and if I ever call them that… someone call my shenanigans.
