This paper surveys the representation of The X-Files Internet fandom in order to show how the structural positioning of television fans is altered by Internet technology and culture. Additionally, the representation of fans in promotional materials and the series itself, when considered in light of the conflicts between fans and Fox, highlights the difficulties Fox has had in translating its promotional strategies to the Internet.
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