A word used to describe when someone sets a standard/limit on what someone must do to call themselves a 'true fan' of something/someone.
Joe: So what TV shows do you like?
Erin: Well, I'm a huge fan of Doctor Who. I also...
Joe: Doctor Who? I LOVE that show. When did you start watching.
Erin: Back in 2005 when the show was restarted.
Joe: Ah, you see, I was watching the classic series long before then. You can't really call yourself a true fan.
Erin: But I have a ton of the merchandise, and I've met David Tennant...
Joe: Oh, you're a fan definitely but not a proper fan. We've been there since long before the BBC revived the show.
Ted: Dude, stop gatekeeping the show. A fan is a fan. You don't need to set a standard.
Erin: Well, I'm a huge fan of Doctor Who. I also...
Joe: Doctor Who? I LOVE that show. When did you start watching.
Erin: Back in 2005 when the show was restarted.
Joe: Ah, you see, I was watching the classic series long before then. You can't really call yourself a true fan.
Erin: But I have a ton of the merchandise, and I've met David Tennant...
Joe: Oh, you're a fan definitely but not a proper fan. We've been there since long before the BBC revived the show.
Ted: Dude, stop gatekeeping the show. A fan is a fan. You don't need to set a standard.
by WatcherMark October 27, 2018
Get the Gatekeeping mug.When someone uses a hobby or interest as a means of elevating themselves above others to give oneself a sense of being superior transforming their passion or knowledge about a particular subject into an ugly tool of self-inflation.
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by TOLOLOLOLOLO August 9, 2019
Get the Gatekeeping mug.The same basic definition of a gatekeeper, except these control the time speech is made and not the speech itself. Time and space in a newspaper are similar. Therefor, gatekeepers of time can also be gatekeepers of space.
The television station not only gate keeps the information, but they are also the "gatekeepers of time." Or, the sales department at the radio station sells drive time at a rate I can not afford for my speech. Therefor, I must speak at a time not of my choosing.
In the case of the print medium, gatekeepers of space control "where" and "what size" my speech may take up, if any. Cost is also a factor in the space time equation of time/space gatekeeping.
In the case of the print medium, gatekeepers of space control "where" and "what size" my speech may take up, if any. Cost is also a factor in the space time equation of time/space gatekeeping.
by Bob F. Dowd April 26, 2010
Get the Gatekeepers of Time mug.A kind of gatekeeping specifically found within the LGBTQ+ community (this could relate to either gender or sexual orientation).
"Nonbinary people don't belong in the trans community!"
"Stop fucking gatekeeping, Brenda,"
"Or rather, gaytekeeping ;)))"
"I'm bi and this is my boyfriend ton-"
"Oh you're not allowed here if you're dating someone of the opposite gender. This is a queer safe-space."
"But I'm bi??? I'm still queer even though I'm dating a gu-"
"Not queer enough!"
"I'm a trans guy but sometimes I like to wear my old dresses... am I trans enough?"
"No! You're not actually trans."
"I'm a trans lesbian but I'm butch and sometimes I feel like I have to constantly prove to people that I am a woman."
"But you're not! You're not truly trans! Why transition if you're just going to act like a man anyway?"
"Straight couples shouldn't be allowed at pride!"
"But what if one or both of them are trans?"
"Or bi?"
"Or pan/omni?"
"Or ace?"
"Or aro?"
"Or demi?"
"Or maybe you just misgendered someone?"
"Or maybe they are cis and heterosexual and just are kind and true allies who want to show their support."
"The point is, stop gatekeeping. Pride isn't a place for negativity. Quite the contrary, it's a place for solidarity and support of one another."
Be kind to eachother, kids. We're in this together. Happy pride!
"Stop fucking gatekeeping, Brenda,"
"Or rather, gaytekeeping ;)))"
"I'm bi and this is my boyfriend ton-"
"Oh you're not allowed here if you're dating someone of the opposite gender. This is a queer safe-space."
"But I'm bi??? I'm still queer even though I'm dating a gu-"
"Not queer enough!"
"I'm a trans guy but sometimes I like to wear my old dresses... am I trans enough?"
"No! You're not actually trans."
"I'm a trans lesbian but I'm butch and sometimes I feel like I have to constantly prove to people that I am a woman."
"But you're not! You're not truly trans! Why transition if you're just going to act like a man anyway?"
"Straight couples shouldn't be allowed at pride!"
"But what if one or both of them are trans?"
"Or bi?"
"Or pan/omni?"
"Or ace?"
"Or aro?"
"Or demi?"
"Or maybe you just misgendered someone?"
"Or maybe they are cis and heterosexual and just are kind and true allies who want to show their support."
"The point is, stop gatekeeping. Pride isn't a place for negativity. Quite the contrary, it's a place for solidarity and support of one another."
Be kind to eachother, kids. We're in this together. Happy pride!
by Nooneim Portant June 12, 2018
Get the Gaytekeeping mug.Someone who has the mindset that 'if you're not a fan/part of this (famous figure, a trend), you absolutely cannot join. Someone who always make things more complicated, always adds a controversy or an issue to a certain trend.
These gatekeepers are often found in the Philippines, making memes out of trends.
These gatekeepers are often found in the Philippines, making memes out of trends.
"Hey, avatar is now available on Facebook! Should we try it?"
"Yes, we should. But we need to take care— gatekeepers are on their way to make a meme out of this trend."
"Yes, we should. But we need to take care— gatekeepers are on their way to make a meme out of this trend."
by r4isins 4 breakf4st September 5, 2020
Get the gatekeeper mug.To a normal person, emo music consists of bands such as My Chemical Romance, The Used, Jimmy Eat World and Paramore. However, an Emo Gatekeeper would claim that it’s “too melodramatic and staged!!!!!” They say emo is not supposed to be mainstream (which is a dumb thought in itself, because these bands are helping out your emo concept, but whatever).
They always go on rants that usually consists of something similar to this:
“Real emo sounds ENERGETIC, POWERFUL and somewhat HATEFUL. Fake emo is weak, self pity and a failed attempt to direct energy and emotion into music. “ They never stop to realize that literally no one gives a shit.
Their examples of “Real Emo” always consists of like the same five bands: Rites of Spring, Embrace, Cap n Jazz, Embrace, and Loma Prieta.
The first Rites of Spring album (who they usually call the first emo band) was released in 1985. This fits in with their age (usually around 50) because it’s proves they probably have an emotional attachment to their childhood emo bands and are scared of change. You kinda gotta feel bad for them.
People who listen to normal emo (shit like mcr) don’t really at all about what music is or isn’t, they just like the music. Emo Gatekeepers seem to be the only ones who push their beliefs so hard.
They always go on rants that usually consists of something similar to this:
“Real emo sounds ENERGETIC, POWERFUL and somewhat HATEFUL. Fake emo is weak, self pity and a failed attempt to direct energy and emotion into music. “ They never stop to realize that literally no one gives a shit.
Their examples of “Real Emo” always consists of like the same five bands: Rites of Spring, Embrace, Cap n Jazz, Embrace, and Loma Prieta.
The first Rites of Spring album (who they usually call the first emo band) was released in 1985. This fits in with their age (usually around 50) because it’s proves they probably have an emotional attachment to their childhood emo bands and are scared of change. You kinda gotta feel bad for them.
People who listen to normal emo (shit like mcr) don’t really at all about what music is or isn’t, they just like the music. Emo Gatekeepers seem to be the only ones who push their beliefs so hard.
Dude 1: Hey, dude 2! Wanna listen to some emo?
Dude 2: Sure! I love MCR and Paramore
Emo Gatekeeper; *busts through wall* “LISTEN HERE KID YOU CLEARLY DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT EMO MEANS! EMO DERIVES FROM THE DC EMOTIONAL HARDC-“
Dudes 1 & 2: Bro, no one gives a shit
Dude 2: Sure! I love MCR and Paramore
Emo Gatekeeper; *busts through wall* “LISTEN HERE KID YOU CLEARLY DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT EMO MEANS! EMO DERIVES FROM THE DC EMOTIONAL HARDC-“
Dudes 1 & 2: Bro, no one gives a shit
by Terillow June 23, 2021
Get the Emo Gatekeeper mug.In fighting sports, a gatekeeper is a fighter with an established record of toughness, but is not in title contention. Young prospects must fight gatekeepers to prove their mettle and worthiness to proceed into a higher level of competition and become title contenders.
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