Final answer:
The woman's actions described as following a pop singer everywhere and sending constant internet messages are categorized as cyberstalking, not normal fandom or celebrity appreciation. Fans can engage in a community that supports a celebrity, as seen with Lady Gaga's fanbase, but there is a clear boundary that separates supportive engagement from invasive and potentially harmful behavior like cyberstalking.
Step-by-step explanation:
The behavior described in the student's question, where a woman is following a pop singer everywhere, watching him, and sending him constant messages on the internet, falls into the category of cyberstalking. While intense admiration can be expected within a celebrity's fanbase, when it escalates to persistent and unwanted attention, it crosses a line that can make the recipient feel uncomfortable or threatened. This is vastly different from normal fandom or celebrity appreciation, where fans may follow a celebrity's social media accounts or attend public events, without engaging in behavior that is invasive to the celebrity's personal space or privacy.
Recall the discussion of groups in social media contexts, where a musician's fanbase can create a sense of community amongst fans. Communication through social media platforms like Reddit allows fans to share thoughts and emotions about the musician's work. However, cyberstalking is a separate and more serious matter. It implies an intrusive, obsessive behavior that is not part of the collective community engagement that can occur within a celebrity's fanbase.
For example, fans of Lady Gaga or Selena Gomez often share a sense of solidarity and support for their favorite artist through social media, yet Selena Gomez herself has indicated the pressure of being constantly in the public eye through social platforms. This shows that there is a delicate balance in how fans engage with celebrities without overstepping boundaries, and how celebrities themselves manage their presence and personal boundaries on social media.