many in fandom think the entire world should be in cocktail-party courtesy at all times.
I don't think that's what the article says. I think it's saying that many fans believe the entire world should accept any rude behaviors from other people, practically without limit, without reprimanding them or retaliating in any way. That is not an expectation of cocktail-party courtesy, because cocktail-party courtesy is a two-sided expectation of politeness.
I also think the article exaggerates to make a point, but the point is valid; fandom as a whole is very hesitant to criticize its members for feral behavior, and that's a bad thing because it doesn't help them learn to behave reasonably.
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I don't think that's what the article says. I think it's saying that many fans believe the entire world should accept any rude behaviors from other people, practically without limit, without reprimanding them or retaliating in any way. That is not an expectation of cocktail-party courtesy, because cocktail-party courtesy is a two-sided expectation of politeness.
I also think the article exaggerates to make a point, but the point is valid; fandom as a whole is very hesitant to criticize its members for feral behavior, and that's a bad thing because it doesn't help them learn to behave reasonably.