Pytláci textů - Televizní fanoušci a participativní kultura – Jenkins Henry (2020)

The image of viewers of television series and other programs as passive consumers is still deeply rooted today, in the era of internet television, streaming, and content available anytime 'on demand.' At the time when American cultural and media theorist Henry Jenkins was writing his book 'Textual Poachers' (1992), this characterization was accepted almost unconditionally even by experts in the field of media studies. Jenkins focused his scholarly interest on one specific group of viewers, fans, and thoroughly analyzed their social practices and cultural production, which allowed him to fundamentally problematize the prevailing belief of the time regarding the passivity of serial viewers. However, in 'Textual Poachers,' Henry Jenkins does not merely position himself as a distanced academic; he also writes as a long-time fan actively involved in community activities. This duality, which is constantly reflected in the text, beneficially enables him to set aside the previously common dismissive tone and immerse himself without trivialization into the fascinating world of fans.