Interesting observations.

I didn't realise that fandoms were gendered until last year, when I got my LJ. Hitherto, I'd only been in the Buffy fandom, which is just about as non-gendered as a fandom is going to get anytime soon, I think.

What stumps me is the need groups of fans (fang gangs) feel to destroy or chase away that which differs from their vision. I try to ride solo around the groups, but fandoms are not always comfortable place to be.