>>42442044A one-sided parasocial relationship, in which an individual forms an illusion of a personal relationship with a media figure or celebrity, can appear to be two-sided with the use of superchats. Superchats are a feature on certain live-streaming platforms that allow viewers to pay to have their comments highlighted and given priority during a live stream. By using superchats, an individual can have their message seen and responded to by the media figure or celebrity, creating the illusion of a back-and-forth interaction and blurring the lines between a one-sided and a two-sided relationship. However, it's important to remember that this interaction is still limited and one-sided, as the media figure or celebrity is not aware of the individual beyond the brief interaction through the superchat or chats in general.
