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Dr Natalie Le Clue @natalieleclue.bsky.social · Nov 21
What to share as a first post…Beautiful Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Next up in #TWC45, @natalieleclue.bsky.social examines a moment of outrage from fans of F1 racing in "Controversy, Social Media, and Formula One: Examining #VoidLap58." To read more, click here:
Controversy, social media, and Formula One: Examining #VoidLap58 | Transformative Works and Cultures
The sport of Formula One racing is classically characterized by speed, glamor, and ever-present controversy. In recent times, the conclusion of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix likely stands as the most…
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April 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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🚨 Cover Reveal! 🚨

I’m excited to share the cover for Beyond Fandom: The Dark Side of Social Media Discourse! 🎉 This collection explores the complexities of online fandoms. #fanstudies #fandom
April 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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I’ve written something about some segments of the #F1 fandom here ➡️ journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/tw...
Controversy, social media, and Formula One: Examining #VoidLap58 | Transformative Works and Cultures
journal.transformativeworks.org
March 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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In the opening editorial for #TWC45, guest editors Jason Kido Lopez and Lori Kido Lopez explain that this issue shift[s] our focus to the boundaries [to] uncover insights that complicate and expand our understanding of sports fandom as a whole."
Beyond the game: New perspectives on sports fandom: | Transformative Works and Cultures
Editorial for "Sports Fandoms," guest edited by Jason Kido Lopez and Lori Kido Lopez, special issue, Transformative Works and Cultures, no. 45 (March 15, 2025).
journal.transformativeworks.org
March 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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In an effort to make scholarship on African film and media at #SCMS25 visible, please note and share widely these papers and panels with an African focus.
March 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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goangelo.bsky.social
1. What you see here is clearest illustration why things are so messed up and why it cannot get any better until this asymmetry is addressed.

Put simply: the right-wing has narrative dominance.

My org @mmfa.bsky.social did this study and has been sounding this alarm for years. Some thoughts...
March 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
natalieleclue.bsky.social
I am currently reading through chapter drafts for the 30th Anniversary of Tomb Raider book. Holy wow, they are awesome. 🤯
February 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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I am so happy to have written something for the special issue on Fan Personas for Persona Studies journal. Check out the great work @kimbarbour.bsky.social and @markstewart have done! 👏 ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/ps...
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Fan Personas | Persona Studies
ojs.deakin.edu.au
January 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Kim Barbour (@kjbarbour.bsky.social) and I are proud to announce that our Special Edition of Persona Studies, entitled "Fan Personas", is now out! There are 6 excellent articles, plus our editorial, all looking at the intersection of Persona Studies and Fan Studies. ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/ps...
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Fan Personas | Persona Studies
ojs.deakin.edu.au
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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leahmcelrath.bsky.social
⚠️ In response to Musk changing the X algorithm to deboost negative content, people asked Grok what is considered “negative” and were told:

• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
Answer Under the new algorithm, posts by [redacted] could be considered too negative might include those that express strong dissent against established narratives or institutions, or those that portray a very bleak or cynical view of societal or political outcomes. Here are some examples based on posts found on X: • Posts that directly attack or insult powerful figures or institutions could be seen as too negative, especially if they suggest systemic manipulation or deceit. This includes posts that question official narratives or imply widespread misinformation by political influencers. • Comments on the manipulation of public sentiment or the encouragement of negative social behaviors, like casual sadism or misinformation, would likely be viewed negatively under an algorithm designed to reduce the spread of content that could be seen as objectionable or divisive. • Posts that highlight a perceived collapse or failure of systems, particularly those that use sarcasm or humor to critique the current state of affairs, might be flagged for promoting a negative outlook. • Any content suggesting that the public is being systematically misled or conditioned in a certain way, especially if it involves political outcomes or public health crises, could be deemed too negative. These types of posts might be deboosted or have their visibility reduced as they could be seen as promoting negativity, misinformation, or discord, which are often targeted by algorithms aiming to maintain a more positive or balanced user experience. If X wants to limit reach for [redacted] negative posts, what are the top 5 examples of posts of hers that X considers negative? Answer X might consider limiting the reach of C posts based on the following examples, which could be perceived as negative or controversial: 1. Criticism of Government Actions: A post where she describes actions by the US and UK governments as "unforgivable malfeasance" could be seen as highly critical and potentially inflammatory. This kind of statement might be flagged for its political nature and could be interpreted as negative by X's algorithms or moderation policies. 2. Commentary on Social Media Misinformation: Her post about people who downplayed the USS Liberty story while pushing another narrative suggests a critique of selective information dissemination. This could be viewed as negative if it's seen as promoting conspiracy theories or misinformation. Accusations Against Public Figures: Mentioning Joel Kaplan's collaboration with the Israeli government to restrict criticism on social media platforms might be viewed negatively due to its accusatory tone towards individuals or entities. Such posts can be controversial and might trigger moderation for potentially spreading unverified claims. 4. Disparaging Comments in Replies: In her responses, particularly one where she tells someone to "fuck off" and dismisses their content as "dumbass hostage flyers," this kind of vulgar and confrontational language could be flagged for violating community guidelines on civility and respect. 5. Skepticism and Derision Towards Media or Events: Posts where she expresses extreme skepticism or mocks the authenticity of certain events or communications, like her comment on the difference in writing styles of letters in a case, might be considered negative due to the tone of disbelief and derision. These posts could be considered for reach limitation by X due to their potential to engage users in a negative or controversial manner, possibly attracting more negative feedback or violating platform policies on misinformation, personal attacks, or civility. However, the actual decision by X would depend on their specific content moderation policies and algorithms regarding negative content.
January 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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I am so chuffed to start reviewing chapter drafts for a collection celebrating 30 years of #TombRaider & #LaraCroft #bookpublishing
January 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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I love the sound of minor revisions in the morning.
a cartoon character with a smiley face on his face is sitting down .
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December 4, 2024 at 2:24 PM
natalieleclue.bsky.social
Do I have a lot of writing to do? Am I doing the writing? Nope. Games don’t play themselves.
November 26, 2024 at 3:18 PM
natalieleclue.bsky.social
What to share as a first post…Beautiful Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.
November 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM