>>110019572>It's optics.It's not just optics, it's a cycle that can be come vicious or virtuous
Vicious cycle
>vtuber demonstrates NO interest in catering to their (small) audience, audience never feels valued enough to support them enthusiastically, no word of mouth, audience withers and diesVirtuous cycle
>vtuber demonstrates gratitude for the audience even if small, goes above and beyond to pay back of the support, audience feels valued, grows passionate and positive word of mouth brings more fans to the foldPic unrelated, this was actually a promo for fans where the winner could pick one member of the idol group to perform for him and him alone.