I think the meaning of stanning varies from person to person & situations. If it's constructive criticism or someone not liking my fav just because (or reasonably).. I think it's okay. Because I, too don't like many of other's favourites. But problem arise when they don't just showcase their dislike but literally wish ill upon someone for no apparent reason. Does smear campaign to the point of spreading vicious lies that may harm that individual's career or state of mind. That's when I feel like defending my favourite. Yeah, they don't know my existence & they are simply doing their job. It's me who chose to like them & somewhere they helped me in ways when I needed. It's a way to give it back with gratitude, I guess.
But Bollywood stars' anties are different from anties of K-pop Idols on stan tweet or of HW celebs.
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