turps

Your point:

So these fans begin to resent Gerard and co. Mostly because their perception of Gerard and co. is so ingrained that it would take some type of change within themselves. And either they're not ready or they don't want to deal with whatever. Therefore, they take it out against a 'target' that can't fight back.

reminds me of the fan's negative reception of Folie a Deux. "This isn't TTTYG/Cork Tree/Infinity! You bastards!" Stuck in a certain period and demanding that everyone remain stuck with you. No thanks.