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'''Ageism in Fandom''' is a topic of discussion in fandom spaces, in the context of how different age groups interact and are perceived, and how those perceptions affect the treatment of other fans, content creators and characters.   

'''Ageism in Fandom''' is a topic of discussion in fandom spaces, in the context of how different age groups interact and are perceived, and how those perceptions affect the treatment of other fans, content creators and characters.   

Some object to called this discussion ageism, preferring that the term be reserved for more [[real life]] systemic issues and discrimination, such as in the economy, rather than generally moral disagreements on the internet.

Some object to calling this discussion ageism, preferring that the term be reserved for more [[real life]] systemic issues and discrimination, such as in the economy, rather than generally moral disagreements on the internet.

 

==Discussion==

==Discussion==

The topic of ageism in fandom began being widely discussed after a few prominent posts in 2014 and 2015 (see example below).  There was a feeling that some younger fans were putting age limits on fandom involvement and may have been involved in a subtle form of gatekeeping

The topic of ageism in fandom began being widely discussed after a few prominent posts in 2014 and 2015 (see example below).  There was a feeling that some younger fans were putting age limits on fandom involvement and may have been involved in a subtle form of gatekeeping