Many fans have chosen their fan persona and stick with it through thick and thin. There are unfailing optimists who always find the bright side of every loss and every terrible season. There are the unflinching cynics, who trade in sarcastic asides and view every roster move with the suspicion of a retired interrogator who has seen only the worst of humanity. There are fans who drive in a stake and set up shop at any point along the spectrum. While circumstances can alter the exact expression of feelings, for the most part I’ve found fans tend to fall where they fall.