Nerdy Fandom Gateway Theory

One of the key advantages the internet has given nerds (read: the socially disadvantaged/ostracized) is the ability to connect with other nerds without having to leave one's home or engage in any real form of social interaction of any kind. These organizations nerds form over specific nerd interests are better known as fandoms. While fandoms may appear to be innocent collectives of likeminded dorks, we at Encyclopedia Dramatica have identified many more psychologically sinister aspects of "fandom culture" as a whole. The Nerdy Fandom Gateway Theory, proposed by ED's resident deep thinker Meepsheep, suggests that the formation of online "fandoms" is often the result of developing mental heath issues, which may later become latent disorders as a result of influence from the fandom.