Wspólnota fanowska na przykładzie Bastionu Polskich Fanów Star Wars

Abstract

This article explores the concept of fan communities within participatory culture, using the example of the Bastion of the Polish Star Wars Fans. The purpose is to understand how this particular community realises the model of participatory culture by examining how the fans engage with the Star Wars series. The analysis of posts on the community’s website reveals two groups of fans: affirmative and creative. Affirmative fans primarily engage in discussions, criticism, and analysis of Star Wars, as well as in collecting related items. On the other hand, creative fans not only discuss the series, but also create their own works such as films, graphics, and stories based on it. This highlights the different ways in which fans interact with the cultural text and establish social relationships with others who share their interests.