What is behind the hounding of Hailey Bieber? Toxic fandom and divisive algorithms

As a preteen, I was a die-hard fan of Bush, particularly the band’s lead singer, Gavin Rossdale. I spent countless hours scouring the internet for anything related to the band, even though the internet was slow and not as readily accessible as it is now. While I harboured some jealousy towards Gwen Stefani for being with Gavin, I never sent her any online threats. Back then, such behaviour was considered unhinged, and the slow internet speed made instant harassment nearly impossible.