A Brief Discussion on Idol Fans

　　1. The inherent human desire to pursue happiness and the psychology of hero worship.

　　This idol-worshiping mentality, or "teenage idol craze," is a leading indicator of teenagers entering a period of hero worship. As people enter adolescence, they begin to shape themselves. They often want to regard those they consider role models as their idols. However, today's teenagers, in the period of personality maturation, have downplayed the concept of heroism and broadened its connotation, idolizing public figures such as singers, movie stars, athletes, and TV hosts.

　　2. The realization and satisfaction of the id. The id, also known as the original self, refers to the original self, containing the basic desires, impulses, and vitality necessary for survival.

　　The id is the source of all psychological energy. It operates according to the pleasure principle, disregarding social morality and external behavioral norms. Its sole requirement is to obtain pleasure and avoid pain. The goal of the id is to achieve individual comfort, survival, and reproduction. It is unconscious and not perceived by the individual. This satisfies their desire for inner happiness and satisfaction based on the id.

　　3. The psychological theory of "field theory" posits that human behavior is determined by the interaction between a person's inner needs and their surrounding environment. In other words, fans form a field that can influence each other.

　　So, is idol worship good or bad? It depends on how deeply you're involved. Some researchers have categorized celebrity worship into three levels based on intensity. The weakest level is called "entertainment-social" idol worship. These fans follow the celebrity's activities and use them as conversation topics; however, this type of idol worship primarily satisfies entertainment value and doesn't involve much emotional investment, even enriching the fan's social life.

　　A moderate level of idol worship is called "intense-personal" idol worship, characterized by establishing a strong (one-way) emotional connection with the celebrity, such as believing the celebrity is their soulmate, and even having romantic fantasies. At this level, negative effects begin to appear, such as higher levels of depression and anxiety, and poorer mental and physical health.

　　The strongest level is called "borderline-pathological" idol worship. As the name suggests, this level of idol worship has entered the realm of pathology, resulting in behaviors and thoughts that are difficult for ordinary people to understand, such as being willing to spend a lot of money to buy a tissue used by an idol.

　　Idol worship has its pros and cons; some say it's childish, while others say it's a positive and progressive belief.

　　In her heart, no one can replace her "star,"

　　and she always fantasizes about being with that "star."

　　Over time, she becomes deeply immersed in the fandom, constantly using her "star" to measure people in real life.

　　Her aversion to dating stems from two main reasons:

　　1. She feels that real-life men are all scumbags and cannot compare to her "star";

　　2. She always feels she should belong to that "star," and she fears that if she were in a relationship, she wouldn't be able to be with that "star."

　　There are facts showing that a significant number of fervent idol worshippers suffer from psychological problems. They force themselves to live in the world of celebrities, never realizing they are just ordinary people, and fantasizing about becoming a celebrity's partner.

　　Those who constantly clamor to marry Andy Lau or Fan Bingbing are typical examples.

　　Online surveys undeniably reveal that the vast majority are "brainless fans," with very few rational fans.

　　From a certain perspective, the former are driven by strong emotional fantasies, even leading to distorted views, while the latter strive diligently, only to find it's all just a dream.

　　Objectively treating celebrity worship is one approach; it's precisely because the excessive enthusiasm of these "brainless fans" has angered some that anti-fans have emerged.

　　Just like reviewing a movie, some give it bad reviews, some give it good reviews—there's no right or wrong, everyone has their own opinion. It's because some fans are too fixated on others' opinions that a single comment can trigger a barrage of attacks, exceeding even the anger of insulting a family member.

　　Rational fandom and a proper attitude towards trolls will likely bring far more benefits than harm.