Do screaming celeb fans annoy you? They seem to be everywhere dogging that poor famous person’s every step. But there’s more to it than a stalker sensibility. There’s an etiquette and there’s a whole new network of new friends, with at least one shared interest, if you do decide to start following your fave celeb around.

Kanittha “Am” Thepasak, 20, is one of Worawech ‘Dan D2B’ Danuwong’s most loyal followers. She’s been a devoted fan club member for seven years. It started when she was browsing the internet and came across a Dan fan club website. From there, she started to interact with other fans who share her passion for supporting their favorite artist. The website also announced Dan’s work schedules allowing fans to go meet Dan in person and to show support. New friendships also bloomed at these events. “It’s like you have a group of high school friends and a group of college friends. Here I also have a whole tight group of Dan fan club friends,” says Am. A typical fan club day for Am starts with hearing about Dan’s upcoming event either from another fan or on Twitter. Then, she decides whether she would be able to attend. “But it’s not only about making Dan feel good,” explains Am. “It’s also about meeting your friends, so it usually makes you want to go even more. It’s like you get two things out of one event.” When the fans aren’t going to events to watch Dan, they also get together to have lunch or make Dan t-shirts or signs.

You must be wondering whether the celeb gets annoyed being followed everywhere? “We stay within our limits and we know when to do certain things or not.” And those obsessively screaming fans? “They are usually newbies who have just starting following and don’t know the limits or when to stop. Older fans have to warn them what to do and not do. But everyone is treated with respect and has equal rights.”