u/Alias_Unkn0wn

Genuine question, and I don't mean this as an insult. I'm talking about fanbases that are really passionate and attached to their character. They love the character so much that the character can mean a lot to them personally, and they become very protective of how that character is portrayed.

That can apply to pretty much everything about the character such as: their backstory; lore; personality, characterization; powers and abilities; appearance; costumes; relationships; friendships; romantic relationships and ships as well as different adaptations, Elseworlds, and alternate versions. Sometimes, it's even the really obscure little details that most people wouldn't think twice about, but longtime fans remember and care about.

Sometimes that passion can cross over into being a little territorial or defensive, especially when someone compares their preferred version of the character to the comics/source material, or points out differences between that version and adaptations from other media, Elseworlds, or alternate interpretations.

There can also be that feeling of “we really understand this character and what works best for them”, whether that's how they should be written, who they should be friends or romantically involved with, what they should look like, how their powers should work, or which version of them feels the most accurate.

And when they come across something they don't like, the reaction can vary. Some will obviously just disagree respectfully, while others might be a little dismissive or passive-aggressive, and sometimes it can go as far as being openly hostile.

I don't necessarily mean “toxic” or “bad fans.” More like, “We really love this character, so we're going to defend them pretty strongly.”

So, which Titans character do you think has the most passionate and protective fanbase, and why?