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Brit Babe
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 Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:56 am Internet Fandom Questionnaire - For University Dissertation |
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This questionnaire is for my University dissertation project about internet fandoms and fan culture. I would appreciate it if you could spend a couple of minutes filling it out. Please, tell any online friends in this fandom or other fandoms. I am trying to get a large sample.
PS. If you are involved in another fandom (Buffyverse, Alias, Firefly, BSG, Farscape, The OC, Lost etc) please could you take this survey twice I would like to see if there are any differences between fandoms. Just mark the top of the quesionnaire with the name of the fandom. Thanks.
If you have any problems please PM me or leave a reply here.
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1) Please indicate:
Male
Female
2) Age:
11-18
19-35
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show
Friends
The continuing analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hours
6-11hours
12-19hours
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes
No
b)If so, which ones?
c) How do they compare?
1 -
More passionate
Less passionate
2-
More fansites/forums
Less fansites/forums
3- Please describe any other differences.
Your answers are very much appreciated
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Theresa
Lux Mihi Deus
Joined: 17 Jun 2001
Posts: 27256
Location: United States of America
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| Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:28 am Re: Internet Fandom Questionnaire - For University Dissertat |
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1) Please indicate:
Male
Female<---
2) Age:
11-18
19-35<---
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)<--- I was more of a geek back then, 
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show
Friends<---
The continuing analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hours<---
6-11hours
12-19hours
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
I don't really ever. Even on STV I don't talk about Trek much.
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
I suppose if I chose to take that route?
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
In the beginning, I discussed Trek a lot. Now? Not much at all. Also used to read fanfic, but not anymore of that, either.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes
No
Well, I love SG-1, but haven't done anything to actively discuss it, like join a site, or something.
b)If so, which ones?
N/A
c) How do they compare?
1 -
More passionate
Less passionate
2-
More fansites/forums
Less fansites/forums
3- Please describe any other differences.
N/A
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Joey
Rear Admiral
Joined: 13 Jul 2001
Posts: 4708
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| Sun Dec 11, 2005 3:42 pm Re: Internet Fandom Questionnaire - For University Dissertat |
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1) Please indicate:
MaleX
Female
2) Age:
11-18X
19-35
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show’s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the showX
Other (Please describe your reasons)
4) Why do you remain in the show’s fandom?
The ShowX
Friends
The continuing analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hoursX
6-11hours
12-19hours
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
Yes
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
no
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
...
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes
NoX
b)If so, which ones?
...
c) How do they compare?
1 -
More passionate
Less passionate
2-
More fansites/forums
Less fansites/forums
3- Please describe any other differences.
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Puck
The Texan
Joined: 05 Jan 2004
Posts: 5596
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| Sun Dec 11, 2005 5:26 pm |
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1) Please indicate:
MaleX
Female
2) Age:
11-18X
19-35
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the showX
Other (Please describe your reasons)
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show
FriendsX
The continuing analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hours
6-11hoursX
12-19hours
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
Not usually. Especially not offline.
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
No, but that has never been my goal.
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
Regular discussions
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes
NoX
b)If so, which ones? n/a
c) How do they compare? n/a
1 -
More passionate
Less passionate
2-
More fansites/forums
Less fansites/forums
3- Please describe any other differences.
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lionhead
Rear Admiral
Joined: 26 May 2004
Posts: 4020
Location: The Delta Quadrant (or not...)
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| Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:19 pm Re: Internet Fandom Questionnaire - For University Dissertat |
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1) Please indicate:
MaleX
Female
2) Age:
11-18
19-35X
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the showX
Other (Please describe your reasons)
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show
Friends
The continuing analysis/info about the showX
Other (Please describe your reasons)
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hoursX
6-11hours
12-19hours
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
YES
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
NO
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
Fan Fiction writing and reading, Regular Discussions.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes X
No
b)If so, which ones?
Pff, Stargate, Star Wars, Battlestar galactica, Tons of movies, Lost etc.
c) How do they compare?
Huh? All of them? i'm in each show as much, but it depends on the size of the Fandom.
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Brit Babe
Lieutenant
Joined: 20 Aug 2002
Posts: 206
Location: England
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| Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:39 am |
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Thanks to everyone that has replied so far!
I think I need more replies, please keep posting!
Thanks!
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Arellia
The Quiet One
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Posts: 4425
Location: Dallas, TX
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| Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:41 am |
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1) Please indicate:
Male
FemaleX
2) Age:
11-18X
19-35
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the showX
Other (Please describe your reasons)
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show
FriendsX
The continuing analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hours
6-11hoursX
12-19hours
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
Definitely. So says the Klingon patches on my jacket and backpack. And usually people will hear me speak of Star Trek in reference to situations or some such. I'm happy to be a Trekkie.
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
No, I don't really think so...I seriously doubt paramount cares too much, or the last series would've reflected their respect for true fans.
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
I roleplay (usually as a starfleet doctor) online. I don't usually get into discussions on the forums as much as casually with my friends.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes
NoX
b)If so, which ones? n/a
c) How do they compare? n/a
1 -
More passionate
Less passionate
2-
More fansites/forums
Less fansites/forums
3- Please describe any other differences.
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Brit Babe
Lieutenant
Joined: 20 Aug 2002
Posts: 206
Location: England
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| Sat Dec 17, 2005 6:23 am |
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Thanks for the replies so far! I am going to leave this thread for another week or so, and let any other replies accumulate.
Thanks again!
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Seven of Nine
Sammie's Mammy
Joined: 16 Jun 2001
Posts: 7871
Location: North East England
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| Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:33 pm |
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1) Please indicate:
Female
2) Age:
19-35
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans +
Looking for more analysis/info about the show +
Other (Please describe your reasons)
I was obsessed
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
Friends
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
6-11hours
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
Yes. I have discussions about startrek in college classes. It's fun, and it passes the time, and normally ends up in a huge debate of which woman looks best (I suppose that's what you get when you're in a class full of lads  )
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
Nope, but that wasn't my aim.
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
Used to discuss and write fan fiction (mostly awful), now read fan fiction, and watch the episodes.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
No
b)If so, which ones?
N/A
c) How do they compare?
N/A
3- Please describe any other differences.
N/A
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TrekkieMage
Office Junkie
Joined: 17 Oct 2004
Posts: 5335
Location: Hiding
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| Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:36 pm Re: Internet Fandom Questionnaire - For University Dissertat |
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I already filled out one for Star Trek from one of the Yahoo groups, but I never got around to filling out a second one, so this one is for Firefly 
1) Please indicate:
Male
Female <--
2) Age:
11-18 <--
19-35
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons) <-- My friends kept talking about it and made me watch the show. Most of my involvement in the fandom is discussions with them.
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show <--
Friends <--
The continuing analysis/info about the show <--
Other (Please describe your reasons)
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hours <--
6-11hours
12-19hours
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
Not really.
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
Again, not really. I wasn't a fan when they were trying to get Serenity in a movie, so I missed that part of the fandom
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
Mostly discussion and looking at fansites.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes <--
No
b)If so, which ones?
Star Trek
c) How do they compare?
1 -
More passionate
Less passionate
-About even- <--
2-
More fansites/forums <--
Less fansites/forums
3- Please describe any other differences.
Very different personalities. Trek is a much bigger fandom, but Firefly fans tend to be a bit more...diehard. I'm not sure that's the best word to describe it. But they are much more detail oriented.
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Brit Babe
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Posts: 206
Location: England
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| Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:44 pm |
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Thank you very much to everyone for their replies. I will be collecting together the information in a few days!
Thanks.
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Cathexis
The Angel of Avalon
Joined: 26 Dec 2001
Posts: 5901
Location: ~~ Where Dreams Have No End�
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| Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:53 pm Re: Internet Fandom Questionnaire - For University Dissertat |
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| Brit Babe wrote: | 1) Please indicate:
Male
Female<-----------
2) Age:
11-18
19-35<---------
36-50
50+
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)<-----------
I believe in the vision behind Star Trek, and I feel that in order to fully express it, that fans should unite and set an example for others as a peaceful community of people with a common interest.
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show
Friends
The continuing analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)<---------
See above response.
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
0-5 hours
6-11hours
12-19hours<-----------
20hours+
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
Yes, I regularly identify myself as a fan of the show by talking to my friends about it. Also, when I meet new people, I make it a point to explain that I am a fan of Star Trek. There are other times when I wear meh handy-dandy Star Trek: Voyager shirt. And, when inviting people into my home, I warn them that they will be shocked to see the extraordinary collection of Star Trek and other Sci-Fi DVD sets, but mainly Trek.
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
I surely do feel that my fandom has given me a voice. Conventions, especially have helped to get our opinions as fans of Star Trek (and other shows) out there to the writers, directors, producers, etc of the actual show, as well as the CEOs of the franchise. The people's opinion matters and is the underlying factor in the success of a franchise.
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
All of the above, except for letter writing. I prefer to meet the actors/actresses in person and get a real response.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes
No<---------
b)If so, which ones?
c) How do they compare?
1 -
More passionate
Less passionate
2-
More fansites/forums
Less fansites/forums
3- Please describe any other differences.
Your answers are very much appreciated |
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Birdy
Socialist
Joined: 20 Sep 2004
Posts: 13502
Location: Here.
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| Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:04 am Re: Internet Fandom Questionnaire - For University Dissertat |
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1) Please indicate:
Female
2) Age:
19-35
3) Why did you first become involved in the show�s fandom?
Wanted to get to know other fans
Looking for more analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
All three. I also just wanted a forum where I could learn more English, expand my knowledge of it, and combine it with Star Trek, so that's cool
4) Why do you remain in the show�s fandom?
The Show
Friends
The continuing analysis/info about the show
Other (Please describe your reasons)
Again, all three. To see if there's news about ST, I have developed some friendships online..
5) How many hours a week do you spend in the fandom?
6-11hours
I guess something like that, though I've never kept a record.
6) In the both online (when outside of the fandom) and offline worlds to you regularly identity yourself as a fan of the show? If so, how?
No. I don't have a star-trek uniform or something. I just have DVD's I watch, that's it. I don't go to conventions cuz they're usually in the US, and I live in the Netherlands. I guess there are conventions here, too, but I don't feel the urge to go there
7) Do you feel that your fandom has given you a voice? Either through show campaigns/conventions/storyline changed as it was not popular with fans? (Please describe your reasons)
No.
8 ) What is or has been your level of involvement within the fandom? Eg. Fan-Fiction (reading and writing), buying merchandise, letter writing, fan art or regular discussions.
I RPG a little, but not much.
9) Are you involved in any other fandoms?
Yes
On a forum of Charmed.
b)If so, which ones?
^
c) How do they compare?
1 -
Equal.
2-
More fansites/forums
Less fansites/forums
I have no idea
3- Please describe any other differences.
N/A
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