>>106027681Is Bao correct? Yes, absolutely, 100%.
Is it worded poorly? Also yes, 1000%.
What she said can and does happen, but it’s not limited to men. Anyone, regardless of gender, is capable of this kind of behavior. The issue lies in how the statement was phrased, it specifically targets males, which skews perception.
The phrase “much larger and successful” is also vague. For someone with 50 followers, a creator with a few thousand might seem “large.” For that person, someone with 10,000+ could fit the same description. Without clearly defining this, the statement encourages people to view any male creator they perceive as more successful with suspicion or negativity.
This makes it harder for male creators to reach out, collaborate, or build genuine friendships. If every attempt to connect is automatically seen as having bad intentions, how are we supposed to grow and form meaningful professional relationships?
Again, this behavior isn’t exclusive to men. Anyone can act this way. But when people tried to discuss or critique Bao’s wording, the responses were dismissive, labeling critics as “part of the problem” instead of engaging with their points. That kind of reaction shuts down valid discussion and comes across as immature deflection.
As a male in this space, it’s disheartening to see how the community’s attitude toward men has shifted. One moment it’s “support all males,” and the next it’s “avoid all males.” It often feels like we’re not allowed to exist or grow here, and statements like Bao’s only reinforce that negativity by encouraging people to distrust male VTubers they perceive as “bigger.”
And when we try to express these frustrations or clarify our perspective, we’re met with the usual “not all males” response, as if that excuses the poor wording that caused the confusion in the first place. Maybe the misunderstanding isn’t on us, but on how the message was delivered.
A better, clearer way to phrase it might be:
“If a larger or more established creator reaches out to you unexpectedly, approach it with caution, they may not always have the best intentions.”
It’s simple, inclusive, and gets the point across without unfairly targeting a specific gender.
Anyway stay strong males.
