Is it OK to be a fanatic?

Outside Wikipedia, it can be acceptable to be a fanatic about certain subjects, such as sports or hobbies. However, Wikipedia editors with a fanatic obsession for their beliefs or causes can create problems for the community.

What causes fanaticism?

Fanaticism is a result from multiple cultures interacting with one another. Fanaticism occurs most frequently when a leader makes minor variations on already existing beliefs, which then drives the followers into a frenzy.

Is fanaticism a disease?

Sherman JE. Fanaticism Is a Disease Like Alcoholism.

What is the difference between fanaticism and zeal?

Zeal: great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. Fanaticism: marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion.

Does fanatic mean crazy?

This sense is now obsolete, but it led to the meaning “excessively enthusiastic, especially about religious matters.” The word later became less specific, meaning simply “excessively enthusiastic or unreasonable.” The noun fan, meaning “enthusiast,” is probably a shortening of fanatic.

Is fan the same as fanatic?

The word ‘fan’, in most cases, has a positive connotation. Unlike ‘fan’, the word ‘fanatic’ is usually used to show disapproval. A fanatic is someone who is not just enthusiastic, but excessively enthusiastic about something.

What is extreme fanaticism?

Fanaticism is an extreme and often unquestioning enthusiasm, devotion, or zeal for something, such as a religion, political stance, or cause. It can also refer to behavior motivated by such enthusiasm or devotion.

What does fanaticism nearly mean?

: fanatic outlook or behavior especially as exhibited by excessive enthusiasm, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions on some subject.

What do fanatics do?

Fanatics, Inc. is an American online retailer of licensed sportswear, sports equipment, and merchandise. Fanatics offers products via its Fanatics and FansEdge brands, as well as sports collectibles and memorabilia through Fanatics Authentic and SportsMemorabilia.com.

What is a zealous fanatic?

(en noun) A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

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