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Star Wars Fans are Good

Posted by Stardust Legacy on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

Star Wars Celebration has come and gone but as I fight those familiar post-con blues I have a super-happy pill in my arsenal: the certain knowledge that the toxic fringes of fandom are just that– fringes.

They may be obnoxiously loud on social media, but hate-driven sexist and racist Star Wars fans are MASSIVELY outnumbered by those in the community who are incredibly caring, kind, and inclusive.

I needed that reminder so thank you Star Wars family for a wonderful experience. We are in a golden age of Star Wars and I am happy we are all here together!

This #StarWarsCelebration felt like a beacon of hope. It was as if the fans were actively pushing back against the negativity of the last year and a half. It was reinvigorating both personally and professionally. I love this community, see you in Anaheim! https://t.co/tsLjkuZ3X5
— Matt Martin (@missingwords) April 16, 2019

The amazing Ahmed Best received a standing ovation at the 20th anniversary of The Phantom Menace panel! pic.twitter.com/FOb2Lx2meX
— Star Wars Holocron 🎃 (@sw_holocron) April 15, 2019

After leaving social media due to harassment from toxic fans last year, to witness Kelly Marie Tran getting a standing ovation from a bunch of Star Wars fans at Celebration made me tear up like few displays of fandom ever have.😭😍🥰

IT’S. WHAT. SHE. DESERVES. pic.twitter.com/dSnhy6tFx5
— Titus Banks (@titusjoelbanks) April 12, 2019

I wish everyone who calls the Star Wars fandom toxic or has had negative experiences on social media and in comment sections could attend a Star Wars Celebration and see that is not who we are.
— Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek) April 16, 2019

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Shintar says:

April 17, 2019 at 4:16 am

It really looked lovely from the pictures that people shared on social media; was great to see. Thanks for spreading the love to those of us only attending virtually! 😀

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