The conversation between human and AI assistant.
What makes someone become a fan of a 'personality'?
Yes, that's very true. But what about the idea of fandom being almost like a 'cult'? How does that factor in?
I can see why you might think that. Fandom definitely has some characteristics that could be compared to a cult, like having a strong sense of community, shared interests and a deep emotional attachment to a person or group. However, I think it is important to recognize that fandom is ultimately a positive and voluntary experience for most people, whereas being part of a cult is often a negative and coercive experience.