[The article is games-specific][link], but I find that it applies to any creative media: Games, film, music, web development. Many points and questions worth digesting, especially the central question: Are the games you have fandom for WORTH your time and love?
Much of modern fandom is mired in what appears, to me, to be an abusive relationship.
[link]: http://lostgarden.com/2010/02/steambirds-why-indie-games-are-good-for.html “Lost Garden: Steambirds: Why indie games are good for fans”