This is so clever... I feel like I kind of knew something was up but some fans are just so crazy about their fandoms (myself included) it was pretty plausible. The fact that you got sent death threats on the subject is insane to me. I hope you're ok.
I know a lot of people are asking you to take them down but personally I disagree. Its snowballed into more than just a science project at this point, you know? At the very least I reckon people will be more responsible about what they're putting on the internet.
It also shows you the extent people are willing to go to to protect their fandoms, or just their own opinions for that matter. I mean, I know the books are really close to people's hearts, but that doesn't excuse death threats because someone's opinion is different to yours.
I just find the whole situation fascinating. Cool social experiment.
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