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I was too young to watch Buffy as it aired (I was two months old when it premiered) and so I’ve only ever known it through boxsets, reruns, and Hulu — yet it’s still my favorite show of all time!! My question is, what was the community and hype like as it was airing? Did people speculate and fan theorize to the point of mania like for GoT in the 2010’s? Was the internet big enough for dedicated blogs and Buffy-themed websites?
Also — if you remember, what were your “OH MY GOD WHAT?!” moments? Since I first watched Buffy when I was like 8, I can’t really remember my reaction to when Dawn first appeared at the end of an episode with no explanation, or when Faith said “Five by Five” in Buffy’s body.
Sorry if this question has been asked before — I just feel this lack of community with other young millennials who have never even heard of Buffy.
The biggest and original forum was "The Bronze". Which was extremely active. The traffic was incredibly for its day.
We debated and talked about episodes and character and speculation, etc.
Generally, it was a melting pot of BtVs fans from all over the world. We congregated on this little Meep Posting Board.
When it died, "the Bronze Alternative" was born. It carried on from its predecessor, but it was never quite as active.
Generally, back then, the vast majority of the fans felt that Buffy, Giles, Willow, Angel Cordelia and Xander were part of their family. Yes, each character was flawed and they made mistakes such errors, but that's why people do. Buffy, Giles, Willow, Cordelia learn. They grow.
Each episode was looked upon as an event
But yeah, back in the day, BtVs fans loved Buffy, Giles, Willow, Cordelia. It's only recently that new fans seem to have a dim view on the aforementioned characters.
As for me? I adore Buffy, Giles, Willow, Angel Cordelia and Xander. I always will l.
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