That article is one of the most fucked up things I have read in weeks. It actually reminded me a little of Misery.

I think there is a need for conversation about this sort of thing. I have seen some incredibly petty readers in fanfiction communities. Most of the time, the fanfic author isn't very good but they are writing what fans want to see. Some readers get increasingly irate and demanding as the fanfic writer caters to ideas or romantic pairings those readers don't like. That's when things get ugly.

Wish I had more time to reply to this post. :< This is a really thought-provoking entry.