Discourse is the new wank: A reflection on linguistic change in fandom
A survey disseminated April 13–16, 2017, revealed statistically significant differences in the definitions of various slang terms found in old (LiveJournal-based) and new (Tumblr-based) fandom. This cultural and lexical shift is indicative of a generational gap between old and new fandom, influenced...
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| Language: | English |
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Organization for Transformative Works
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Transformative Works and Cultures |
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.3983/twc.2018.1276 |