Who caressss, theres always weirdo in every fandom, the fandom doesn’t define the material nor should you let it define ur experience either. It’s only a problem if every part of the fandom is highlighting the minority cuz then it’ll seem like a ‘majority’, and there’ll be no space for people to just enjoy(tho there always is in reality) I don’t engage with much opinions on x cuz if it, I just selectively engage with contents cuz you can’t manage other ppl, ppl like that always existed in every corner of the planet, so don’t let it exist in ur awareness.
Also isn’t it more important for the author if they have a bigger fandom? (Fans experience <<<author happiness) I don’t think letting a bad all spoil the bunch is a good idea. I’m sure, as an artist, having a group of people that genuinely see your art and support it is a good thing. I heard this has the risk of dropping a few months ago so if it gain more traction the chance of it being dead won’t be a concern.
Nah the author deserve better than that. We can selectively engage in contents to define our fandom experience but the author can’t go further if there’s no much engagement. I heard that it has a risk of cancellation a few months ago—idk if that’s still true— but that fact that was even brought up isn’t a good thing.
Though I get the concerns you have and all, I never was much of the “engage in the community ” type person cuz how I felt about the art matter more to my experience, I only look for comments or discussion that broaden my understanding and completely ignore the ones that problematic(cuz I wouldn’t even talk to ppl like that irl, ain’t align with me yk?) so it was never a big problem for me, tho I get that some do value seeing the community part of the fandom other than just the creative part(fan art/fanfic/edits) so I see how it’s a concern. But I still think what benefits the creator matter more overall, since we even got the experience was cuz of them.

This fandom needs to be bigger bro I want more stuff,”—fan art, fan fic, merch , freaking anime as well