>>106687264>demographicstrue and real. pandering to the worst types of fotm runs the risk of chasing off fans invested in the meta narrative for the benefit of some indians. I wish twitch would be honest about demographic data. even weighing follows by race would give significantly more useful metrics.
>unless the inner circle are ex-whalesHow/why would ex-whale status impact things?
>included in the communityis that generally the case? maybe I am misusing the term whale but I have seen a pattern of -- I. Likes streamer II. Streamer builds organic rapport III. start handing out cash because their enjoyment and income level make it feel appropriate and the streamer does not seem manipulative IV. chatters notice/start copying phrases/say hi V. whale startled by pings VI. feels obligated to reply VII. becomes aware of chat. -- is that atypical? or does whale imply a level of inorganic intentionality on the chatters part that makes them consider influence factors going in?
>inner circleI think I know the gumi circle composition but I realize I lack, and my understanding would probably benefit from, a far more specific while generally applicable definition. would you mind please defining it?
>content vs streamerI just like lumi being lumi, and after applying that filter, picking an activity of mutual interest for content. my interest in content can't be controlling because the fun comes from the act of sharing the interest, not the interest
>watching gfe is mutually degrading and shames entire bloodlineyes that tracks
>geometrical sweet spotwhat's that? I keep hearing references to gaminng chat but I always figure she read most things, spots something worth saying, and either says it or, if that keeps happening, weaving it in verbally or non-verbally. she's great at doing that. I wouldnt think it was possible to maintain so many reasonably authentic connections at once
>self insertno, I think what I said applies universally in her case
>own options and preferencesof course, if you think you're in love with a vtuber, but havent dated anyone long term previously, it is highly unlikely you're in love. or know enough about love to love yourself. if you don't have other options, then you certainly arent in a position to take on a damaged person (it is probably you in that case). lumi suffers from vtuber and in need of extra care.
no one who is worried they might be simping is not simping; and simping is not an insult. it is a warning to oneself.
it is self-destructive to pursue that path without knowing what a path looks like, treading them before, willingly leaving them before, and knowing there are others, etc
lumi's balance will be feeling safe enough to practice with someone ennough to figure out those very same things. the problem of the viewer who wants to be a savior paradigm is true. In addition and independently from lumi needing someone who is her friend first and willing to make more than the usual personal sacrifices to help her in the process.
>rambledI know that is all obvious but this scenario is uniquely difficult, made even more so by the fact that offering the type of shit SHE needs help with is often itself a symptom for help the OFFEROR needs.
