Ways to Respect Idols!
Do not repost/distribute photos that seem stolen/hacked. This is the #1 way to respect idol privacy. Plenty of pre-debut photos are leaked and I know of one site that has admitted to hacking and/or making fake profiles to gain access to celeb & idol photos before. THIS IS STALKING. DO NOT ENCOURAGE IT. If you see rare/stolen photos, do not participate in the distribution of said photos. It doesn’t matter that other fans post them, you should do the right thing and not post them and let others know that it’s not okay because then others will see this and follow your example. There’s strength in numbers, everyone. We can be respectful.
Do not harass idol family members. For the love of god, just don’t. Don’t send messages to them on Facebook and don’t you dare look up their addresses or try to contact them. That is 100% inappropriate and if you’re not mature enough to realize that then maybe you shouldn’t be on the internet.
Do not tag idols in sexual posts! I get it, we all have our fantasies and they are idols after all but above all else they are people!!! Say it with me: idols are human beings!! They go to work, they shit, they own animals, they feel things. IDOLS ARE PEOPLE. Sure, we write things on tumblr but do not call idols “daddy” to their face or sexualize them!!!! Don’t tag your fave in a sexual post either. It’s just as disrespectful. You never know what they look at.
Don’t harass idol partners/significant others!!! We are just fangirls/fanboys. You are not entitled to your bias. Your bias is not an object. You can be as devastated as you want that your bias who probably didn’t even know you existed didn’t want to date you instead of the gf he works with. Say it with me, kids: IDOLS ARE PEOPLE.
Do not crowd/push idols!! While waiting for idols at airports or events, talk to other fans in the area. Make sure you all know what a safe and respectable distance is!! I see this way too often and I understand everyone gets a little excited. Please mind personal space!!! They are human beings!!!!
Don’t ignore/blow off other band members! We all have a bias, but that doesn’t mean you have to be rude or inconsiderate to the other band members!!! If you listen to the band, have all their albums and posters and enjoy going to fan meetings then there is absolutely no reason to be rude to a band member. That makes their entire experience shit. Let them live!! be good to them!!! If you get the opportunity to meet your favorite band and you’re horrible to any members just because they’re not your favorite, you are not a fan. You’re an anti.
Do not throw things on stage! We all want our bias to notice us, but they have to perform and they are people!!! They are people!!! Yes, throwing a water botte on stage full of water can actually hurt someone!
Do not follow them in public! Give them space! Yes, it’s okay to ask for a photo but if they say no just walk away. Be a decent human being! Don’t invade their personal space.
Don’t scream at them! I’d be excited too, but no one enjoys being screamed at!!
Do not grab/touch them!! IDOLS ARE PEOPLE. Would you enjoy being grabbed/touched without your consent? No? Then don’t do it.
Above all, we need to understand that idols are human beings. You are not entitled to your idol and their existence. It’s fun to watch their work and listen to their music, but please remember to be respectful and kind to idols. They are just trying to live their lives and work. Please understand this if you have the rare opportunity to meet them. BE GOOD TO IDOLS. A lot of idols from other countries have left their families to pursue their careers! These people have to put up with this behavior on a daily basis. The least we can do as fans is observe this behavior and take note of it. Learn from it. Let’s be better fans for our idols! In 2017, let us be more respectful fans. Let’s show our idols just how much we love them! I know we can do it, guys!














