10 Species of hardstyle fans that you’ll find online.

Where would we be without Facebook, Google, Twitter and well, the internet in general?!

For starters, hardstyle probably wouldn’t have ever spread this far and the fan-base would probably be unaware of one another and not to mention, there would be no hilarious discussions about Headhunterz’ man-bun to read. Regardless, the internet has been a blessing to the hardstyle scene. It has brought fans closer to the artists and other fans, allowed friendships to flourish and has even aided groupies quests to suck DJ’s off.

After the huge response from the “11 Species of hardstyle fans you’ll find front-row mainstage,” I decided that it was time to take the observations to the big bad world of the internet.

Which kinds of species do we come across posting on every single hardstyle artists status? Pulling up our observational socks and putting on our stereotype detecting goggles, we will take you on a journey through the ‘WWW’.

#1‘The Militant’:

The species of Militants has been significantly increasing in the past twelve months and their booming growth has been responsible for a revolutionary new cohort of online commenting strategies.

Usually identified by:
A) Commenting on everything related to Minus Militia or their three counterpart members (Radical Redemption, Crypsis and Chain Reaction) and giving extreme praise to their ‘gods.’
B) Their whole Facebook is practically a Minus Militia worship page. They own every single item of merchandise that exists and even create their own customised merchandise.
C) Writing comments to artists (who aren’t Minus Militia) saying that they suck and their music is weak and not raw enough.

This species is always the first to comment on a new post by Minus Militia and are constantly bringing them up in forum discussions. This species has proven that they are a reckless force and are here to stay.

 

#2 The groupie:

**Lol. Tiesto and groupies. This just goes to show that even if you make mediocre music, you’re bound to have ladies crawling all over you.**

Groupies online can be frustrating at times, and their names can become quite known when continuously posting photos with artists, hardstyle related statuses and even making their friendships or ‘artist-fucks’ known publically to their database of followers. These groupies just want attention and want to feel important; and well, if they’re ‘friends’ with a DJ then they will most likely feel a lot better about their issues with self-validation.

Usually identified by:
A) Posting photos with artists at festivals every single week and pretending like she is besties with all of the artists.
B) Adding every single artist on their personal Facebook account (even if they don’t listen to their music) and trying to chat them up online.
C) Commenting on artists’ photos saying ‘cute,’ ‘hot,’ ‘sexy’ or something else indicating that she wants to go to slam city.

If you’re a signed hardstyle producer, these groupies will be onto you like a rash, even if they don’t like your music or the way you look – they just probably just wanna build street cred.

#3 The person talking shit in Chinese:

说真的，什么他妈的？难道他们是懒惰的，

他们甚至不希望使用谷歌翻译和写东西的英语吗？

通常确定：
A）在中国或任何其他外国语言文字注释。
B）通常不具有他妈的知道什么回事。
C）当你翻译的东西，这个物种已经写的，它通常没有任何相关性可言。

这个物种的命运尚未确定，进一步的实验室测试还没有证实这一物种的隐藏议程。

Translated to English.

Seriously, what the fuck? Are they that lazy that they don’t even want to use Google Translate and write something in English?

Usually identified by:
A) Writing comments in Chinese or any other foreign language.
B) Usually having no fucking clue what’s going on.
C) When you translate something that this species has written, it usually doesn’t have any correlation to hardstyle at all.

The fate of this species is yet to be determined and further laboratory testing is yet to confirm the hidden agendas of this species.

#4 The “COME TO CHILE” person:

This species is a prominent part of the online aspects of the hardstyle scene and they are growing exponentially to the point that every single status that any artist posts has at least 3 comments saying “COME TO CHILE” or “COME TO MEXICO.” Whether it’s Wildstylez or a smaller artist that they don’t even know, they will order them to “COME TO CHILE,” with a sheer ignorance to the fact that their comment will probably not make the artist come to Chile.

Usually identified by:

A) Writing annoying “COME TO CHILE!” comments on every single existing hardstyle artist’s page on every single one of their statuses or photos.
B) Starting random ‘Hardstyle Chile’ groups and adding every single one of their friends to it.
C) Not realising that their “COME TO CHILE” comments aren’t actually going to assist in the process of actually having an artist come to Chile.

Maybe if this species knew a little more about the process of bookings agencies and party organisers, then maybe they would chill out on the whole “COME TO CHILE.”

#5 The ‘creep’:

Bless the token online creeper who has no life other than sitting at home and wanking. If this guy spent half as much time improving his aesthetics rather than being locked in his room all day jacking off, then this would be a different story.

Usually identified by:
A) Sitting at home day in day out, jacking off to photos of Miss K8 and other female artists.
B) Writing creepy comments on female DJ’s photos and statuses as well as sending them inappropriate messages asking for some cyber-sex.
C) Having several Facebook blockages placed against him for inappropriate behaviour online.

This species is slowly dying out due to the inability to mate and reproduce and not to mention, their minimal exposure to Vitamin D.

#6 The random nice person:

This species really does brighten up the online world of hardstyle and they are just here to meet new people and make some friends whilst supporting their favourite genre of music! As many fans meet through forums or Facebook groups, this species is definitely the one that benefits most as they can even make some long-lasting friendships all thanks to hardstyle. This person IS the definition of PLUR.

Usually identified by:

A) Not really joining in heated discussions seriously but throwing in a random funny comment to lighten the mood.

B) Putting it out there and asking if anyone wants to attend an event with them through a Facebook group.

C) Always being open to meeting new people and making friends.

This species is not so interested in the politics or heated discussions online, but are just interested in meeting new and interesting people. They keep the community in light-hearted spirits and just want to spread the good vibes.

#7 The ‘production nerd’ who isn’t even signed to a label:

“OMG, this mixdown is so shit, I bet that I can do a better track.”

“This kick is so weak; I bet that I could make a better kick than Noisecontrollers.”

“This track is OK but if I made it, then I would change this and this and this.”

“OMG Mandy got signed to Dirty Workz and I’m lazy and haven’t sent my demos in anywhere, therefore I’m angry at the world and am going to take it out online.”

So…. ‘producer’ why aren’t you signed yet?

Usually identified by:
A) Thinking that they are the most important and smartest person online because they make music and use this “I’m a producer” to try and win arguments.
B) Always commenting on technical aspects of tracks (most of their comments barely make sense to the average person and barely make sense to the artist reading it).
C) Have the guts to point out technical aspects that they would change in Frontliner’s music, yet are not even signed to a label.

Its fine to share your opinion, but telling Noisecontrollers that his kicks aren’t as good as yours is a little far-fetched.

#8 The “know-it-all-elitist”:

We all know at least one person who claims to know everything and anything about hardstyle and the scene – this species is called the “know-it-all-elitist.” They feel as though they are the chosen few, the elite bunch, the blessed…

Usually identified by:
A) Always arguing their point of view and will never admit that they are wrong as they are the chosen ones.
B) Thinking that they know the answer to everything and will write huge paragraph long comments stating their opinions.
C) Will try to get as many likes as they can on their comments, even though they probably have no idea what they’re even talking about.

The ‘know-it-all-elitist’ species is one of a high growth, especially in recent years. They can be found on every single forum that exists, debating their hearts out and not stopping until they have had the last word.

#9 The open minded and positive hipster:

We all love a little bit of positivity and open-mindedness, especially in the hardstyle scene. This species is one of the most loved species, they love the music, they respect the artists and if they don’t have anything nice to say then they won’t say anything.

Usually identified by:
A) If there is gossip or a scandal in hardstyle land, they are in there like a fox, writing positive and supportive comments to the artist.
B) They are open to all kinds of hardstyle and can find the positives in all styles. Even if something doesn’t tickle their fancy, they will simply ignore it and not feel the need to post anything hateful.
C) Having a love for the music in general and wanting to support artists, yet not involving themselves too much with the politics of the scene.

They really are just here for the fun parties and great music (and the munt).

#10 The veteran:

“I remember back in 2008 when hardstyle actually sounded like music.”
Ahh… The good ole’ days… Who better to bring up the golden years than the token veteran species?! This species has an insane love for reverse bass, the era of 2004-2010 and the former scene, prior to the “over-branding era”.

Usually identified by:
A) Writing comments pointing out that modern hardstyle is losing that “older vibe and feeling”.
B) Showing an undying support to artists that still appreciate reverse bass
C) Being pessimistic and intolerant to new developments in the scene, new artists, new event concepts and branding/moneymaking tactics.

The veteran species’ only love is the music and the way that the hardstyle scene used to be. Sadly we can’t go back in time, but oh, how good it would be to bring back the golden era of 2009!