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These activities provide insights into how contemporary people can obtain information online not to gain knowledge but only to reinforce beliefs and how echo chambers can be shaped not only by the human subconscious and online algorithms but also by intentionality and mastery of platform functions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study uses unobtrusive observation and semi-structured interviews to investigate the information practices among a social media-based fan community surrounding two Chinese musical actors, Ayanga and Yunlong.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fans selectively process sought information to match their predetermined interpretations while intentionally following like-minded people and blocking differing views. 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