>>59426872In both cases, the fanbase turned around only because it was disrespected, and their worries disregarded. You just cannot build your fanbase with certain expectation, then completely cross it. No, labeling fanbase as "volatile goslings" is counterproductive.
If there's a French restaurant serving 5 stars meals, then suddenly rebrands as hamburger fast food place, of course it will get some people get passionate about whole thing. Calling them snobs and ignoring their point, ridiculing them won't help.