# THWC 422: Is Fanatics the Bad Guy?

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Published: 2026-07-19T04:22:34+00:00
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## Resource

Jeremy Lee asked me a question on his show- after I said that Fanatics wants to make the hobby better. He asked what that meant- and for who?- SO let's discuss that- and answer the question: Is Fanatics the Bad Guy?

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