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The YouTube hosts behind Clownfish TV, Neon and Kiki Sparkle, analyze this phenomenon in detail, asserting that cartoon fandoms—particularly on platforms like Twitter and Tumblr—are among the most toxic and childishly caddy. They argue that these fans often act with rage and harassment patterns surpassing those seen in other media communities, such as Star Wars or comic book fandoms.
They point out that many of these toxic fans harass showrunners, artists, and voice actors—sometimes even threatening or wishing harm on them—particularly if their preferred version or interpretation is challenged. For instance, harassment towards artists who worked on shows like Steven Universe or She-Ra has led to some being driven off social media altogether.