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I am going to cheat a little here, as what I'm going to recommend is not a fanwork in the traditional sense, but I do think it's something to be aware of as we go about our fannish lives.  elwinfortuna speaks very eloquently on the issue, so I am going to recommend their essay on identifying and avoiding scammers, grifters and toxic people in fandom.

As Elwin says, it is important to remember that the majority of people we meet in fandom are exactly what they seem - fellow enthusiasts of something you love.  Most people I've met in online spaces are delightful and I'm so glad I know them.  Bad actors are few and far between - and it's also important to remember that not everyone you dislike is toxic/abusive/manipulative etc..  Those words, I believe, should be used carefully, or they lose their meaning.   Still, just because those individuals are rare does not mean they are not out there.

Elwin's post is not locked.  I am leaving this unlocked too, to maximise visibility.  However, comments are off as I'm currently not up for a big public discussion on the subject.