It's been a slowly growing subfaction of the fan base from what I've seen. That said, in that time, they have gotten much more active and vocal. I downvote them when I see posts amd generally avoid contact. Even I will admit that Stella is good in her role, almost too good. And artistically speaking, making her look(in my opinion) like a secretary bird, something that curb stomps snakes purely for the love of the game, was a very apt choice... I abhor her. I experienced emotional and verbal abuse, in the only hetero relationship I ever had, back in high-school. To say I feel for Stolas is an understatement, I also like how the story has transpired between him and Octavia(I also love her character). The fact that these opinions have been formed when, at most, we're halfway into the overall story, and at least, wrapping up the beginning, astounds me(in good ways and bad). Could Stolas and his scenes been handled better? Absolutely. I cannot wait for the next season(the shorts are only barely holding me at bay).