#parasocial — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #parasocial, aggregated by home.social.
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we gotta seriously take a step back and consider
who is this (streaming) working out for? it may be working out for the 99th percentile, but it is not working out for the rest of us.
given that, why perform? why forsake substance for a facade?
seriously, why? does anyone stop and ask themselves?
#vtuber #parasocial -
we gotta seriously take a step back and consider
who is this (streaming) working out for? it may be working out for the 99th percentile, but it is not working out for the rest of us.
given that, why perform? why forsake substance for a facade?
seriously, why? does anyone stop and ask themselves?
#vtuber #parasocial -
we gotta seriously take a step back and consider
who is this (streaming) working out for? it may be working out for the 99th percentile, but it is not working out for the rest of us.
given that, why perform? why forsake substance for a facade?
seriously, why? does anyone stop and ask themselves?
#vtuber #parasocial -
we gotta seriously take a step back and consider
who is this (streaming) working out for? it may be working out for the 99th percentile, but it is not working out for the rest of us.
given that, why perform? why forsake substance for a facade?
seriously, why? does anyone stop and ask themselves?
#vtuber #parasocial -
#Parasocial, uno de los juegos de Chilla's Art, nos pone en la piel de una VTuber que descubre la delgada línea entre pasar a ser fan y tener un acosador.
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#Parasocial, uno de los juegos de Chilla's Art, nos pone en la piel de una VTuber que descubre la delgada línea entre pasar a ser fan y tener un acosador.
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Parasocial grief. This week we lost a cheerleader. Days before that we lost a professor. A few weeks ago a musician. I knew of these individuals, had never met them, fairly certain they had no idea who I was. I was either a fan of their work, or sympathetic to their struggles, or both. #Parasocial. Each of their deaths felt like a tragedy, perhaps the most recent, the youngest of them, most of all. #Grief
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who played a cheerleader with regenerative healing powers on the tv series “Heroes”, would have turned 37 today.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Panettiere
A few months ago she had published a memoir of her many struggles, so many. There’s a story inside about being brought to a boat by a woman she trusted, and then into a room with a male occupant. Who was that woman, and who was that man? Someone must know, and enough information has been released that someone should be able to narrow down the possibilities.
* More (CW: abuse) details: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/hayden-panettieres-tragedy-foretold-in-harrowing-memoir/
The world failed to save the cheerleader, multiple times.
Jason Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge. He was accused of plagiarism, and the press, from all sides, disproportionately covered and criticized him in contrast to their criticism of others similarly accused. Institutional racism across an industry. He died just a week ago, aged 41. Another tragedy.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Arday
* More: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-19/jason-ardays-death-sparks-u-k-debate-over-academic-rigor-racism-after-media-frenzy
Kavinsky was a French DJ and music creator. I was (still am) a fan of his music, which simultaneously felt like some of the best electronic music from the 1980s, yet refreshingly novel. Partly dark, and partly hopeful.
He had been complaining of headaches, then passed away on July 28th, three days before turning 51.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavinsky
His most popular track, “Nightcall”, was featured in the opening scene in the movie “Drive” with Ryan Gosling.
I found his track “Renegade” particularly resonant: https://youtu.be/N5u6YYqWgEo
#HaydenPanettiere #JasonArday #Kavinsky
#Blaugust #Blaugust2026 -
Parasocial grief. This week we lost a cheerleader. Days before that we lost a professor. A few weeks ago a musician. I knew of these individuals, had never met them, fairly certain they had no idea who I was. I was either a fan of their work, or sympathetic to their struggles, or both. #Parasocial. Each of their deaths felt like a tragedy, perhaps the most recent, the youngest of them, most of all. #Grief
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who played a cheerleader with regenerative healing powers on the tv series “Heroes”, would have turned 37 today.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Panettiere
A few months ago she had published a memoir of her many struggles, so many. There’s a story inside about being brought to a boat by a woman she trusted, and then into a room with a male occupant. Who was that woman, and who was that man? Someone must know, and enough information has been released that someone should be able to narrow down the possibilities.
* More (CW: abuse) details: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/hayden-panettieres-tragedy-foretold-in-harrowing-memoir/
The world failed to save the cheerleader, multiple times.
Jason Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge. He was accused of plagiarism, and the press, from all sides, disproportionately covered and criticized him in contrast to their criticism of others similarly accused. Institutional racism across an industry. He died just a week ago, aged 41. Another tragedy.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Arday
* More: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-19/jason-ardays-death-sparks-u-k-debate-over-academic-rigor-racism-after-media-frenzy
Kavinsky was a French DJ and music creator. I was (still am) a fan of his music, which simultaneously felt like some of the best electronic music from the 1980s, yet refreshingly novel. Partly dark, and partly hopeful.
He had been complaining of headaches, then passed away on July 28th, three days before turning 51.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavinsky
His most popular track, “Nightcall”, was featured in the opening scene in the movie “Drive” with Ryan Gosling.
I found his track “Renegade” particularly resonant: https://youtu.be/N5u6YYqWgEo
#HaydenPanettiere #JasonArday #Kavinsky
#Blaugust #Blaugust2026 -
Parasocial grief. This week we lost a cheerleader. Days before that we lost a professor. A few weeks ago a musician. I knew of these individuals, had never met them, fairly certain they had no idea who I was. I was either a fan of their work, or sympathetic to their struggles, or both. #Parasocial. Each of their deaths felt like a tragedy, perhaps the most recent, the youngest of them, most of all. #Grief
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who played a cheerleader with regenerative healing powers on the tv series “Heroes”, would have turned 37 today.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Panettiere
A few months ago she had published a memoir of her many struggles, so many. There’s a story inside about being brought to a boat by a woman she trusted, and then into a room with a male occupant. Who was that woman, and who was that man? Someone must know, and enough information has been released that someone should be able to narrow down the possibilities.
* More (CW: abuse) details: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/hayden-panettieres-tragedy-foretold-in-harrowing-memoir/
The world failed to save the cheerleader, multiple times.
Jason Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge. He was accused of plagiarism, and the press, from all sides, disproportionately covered and criticized him in contrast to their criticism of others similarly accused. Institutional racism across an industry. He died just a week ago, aged 41. Another tragedy.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Arday
* More: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-19/jason-ardays-death-sparks-u-k-debate-over-academic-rigor-racism-after-media-frenzy
Kavinsky was a French DJ and music creator. I was (still am) a fan of his music, which simultaneously felt like some of the best electronic music from the 1980s, yet refreshingly novel. Partly dark, and partly hopeful.
He had been complaining of headaches, then passed away on July 28th, three days before turning 51.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavinsky
His most popular track, “Nightcall”, was featured in the opening scene in the movie “Drive” with Ryan Gosling.
I found his track “Renegade” particularly resonant: https://youtu.be/N5u6YYqWgEo
#HaydenPanettiere #JasonArday #Kavinsky
#Blaugust #Blaugust2026 -
Parasocial grief. This week we lost a cheerleader. Days before that we lost a professor. A few weeks ago a musician. I knew of these individuals, had never met them, fairly certain they had no idea who I was. I was either a fan of their work, or sympathetic to their struggles, or both. #Parasocial. Each of their deaths felt like a tragedy, perhaps the most recent, the youngest of them, most of all. #Grief
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who played a cheerleader with regenerative healing powers on the tv series “Heroes”, would have turned 37 today.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Panettiere
A few months ago she had published a memoir of her many struggles, so many. There’s a story inside about being brought to a boat by a woman she trusted, and then into a room with a male occupant. Who was that woman, and who was that man? Someone must know, and enough information has been released that someone should be able to narrow down the possibilities.
* More (CW: abuse) details: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/hayden-panettieres-tragedy-foretold-in-harrowing-memoir/
The world failed to save the cheerleader, multiple times.
Jason Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge. He was accused of plagiarism, and the press, from all sides, disproportionately covered and criticized him in contrast to their criticism of others similarly accused. Institutional racism across an industry. He died just a week ago, aged 41. Another tragedy.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Arday
* More: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-19/jason-ardays-death-sparks-u-k-debate-over-academic-rigor-racism-after-media-frenzy
Kavinsky was a French DJ and music creator. I was (still am) a fan of his music, which simultaneously felt like some of the best electronic music from the 1980s, yet refreshingly novel. Partly dark, and partly hopeful.
He had been complaining of headaches, then passed away on July 28th, three days before turning 51.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavinsky
His most popular track, “Nightcall”, was featured in the opening scene in the movie “Drive” with Ryan Gosling.
I found his track “Renegade” particularly resonant: https://youtu.be/N5u6YYqWgEo
#HaydenPanettiere #JasonArday #Kavinsky
#Blaugust #Blaugust2026 -
Parasocial grief. This week we lost a cheerleader. Days before that we lost a professor. A few weeks ago a musician. I knew of these individuals, had never met them, fairly certain they had no idea who I was. I was either a fan of their work, or sympathetic to their struggles, or both. #Parasocial. Each of their deaths felt like a tragedy, perhaps the most recent, the youngest of them, most of all. #Grief
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who played a cheerleader with regenerative healing powers on the tv series “Heroes”, would have turned 37 today.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Panettiere
A few months ago she had published a memoir of her many struggles, so many. There’s a story inside about being brought to a boat by a woman she trusted, and then into a room with a male occupant. Who was that woman, and who was that man? Someone must know, and enough information has been released that someone should be able to narrow down the possibilities.
* More (CW: abuse) details: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/hayden-panettieres-tragedy-foretold-in-harrowing-memoir/
The world failed to save the cheerleader, multiple times.
Jason Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge. He was accused of plagiarism, and the press, from all sides, disproportionately covered and criticized him in contrast to their criticism of others similarly accused. Institutional racism across an industry. He died just a week ago, aged 41. Another tragedy.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Arday
* More: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-19/jason-ardays-death-sparks-u-k-debate-over-academic-rigor-racism-after-media-frenzy
Kavinsky was a French DJ and music creator. I was (still am) a fan of his music, which simultaneously felt like some of the best electronic music from the 1980s, yet refreshingly novel. Partly dark, and partly hopeful.
He had been complaining of headaches, then passed away on July 28th, three days before turning 51.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavinsky
His most popular track, “Nightcall”, was featured in the opening scene in the movie “Drive” with Ryan Gosling.
I found his track “Renegade” particularly resonant: https://youtu.be/N5u6YYqWgEo
#HaydenPanettiere #JasonArday #Kavinsky
#Blaugust #Blaugust2026 -
¡NUEVO VÍDEO!
Conocemos de propia mano el MAYOR MIEDO DE UNA STREAMER.
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¡NUEVO VÍDEO!
Conocemos de propia mano el MAYOR MIEDO DE UNA STREAMER.
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¡NUEVO VÍDEO!
Conocemos de propia mano el MAYOR MIEDO DE UNA STREAMER.
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¡NUEVO VÍDEO!
Conocemos de propia mano el MAYOR MIEDO DE UNA STREAMER.
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¡NUEVO VÍDEO!
Conocemos de propia mano el MAYOR MIEDO DE UNA STREAMER.
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Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or ... Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, with one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before T...
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
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Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or ... Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, with one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before T...
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
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Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or ... Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, with one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before T...
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
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Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or ... Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, with one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before T...
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
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Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or ... Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, with one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before T...
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
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Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or … Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, was one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before Th…
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
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Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or … Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, was one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before Th…
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
#gaming #game #time #get #parasocial -
Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or … Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, was one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before Th…
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
#gaming #game #time #get #parasocial -
Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or … Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, was one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before Th…
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
#gaming #game #time #get #parasocial -
Today on NovaLandia: "It's Time to Get Parasocial, or … Paralives?"
The Sims has been a franchise that's been with me since the mid to late 90s. A thing that started, for me, was one of the very first SimCity games, on a school PC in a computer lab. This was before Th…
https://mkultra.monster/gaming/2026/08/17/thoughts-on-paralives/
#gaming #game #time #get #parasocial -
Rage bait and parasocial attachment can turn online disappointment into real emotional pain, leaving people grieving a relationship that never truly existed. #wellness #parasocial #mentalhealth
Posted into FLIPBOARD EXCHANGE FEED 🗞️ @flipboard-exchange-feed-Econopass
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Rage bait and parasocial attachment can turn online disappointment into real emotional pain, leaving people grieving a relationship that never truly existed. #wellness #parasocial #mentalhealth
Posted into FLIPBOARD EXCHANGE FEED 🗞️ @flipboard-exchange-feed-Econopass
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Rage bait and parasocial attachment can turn online disappointment into real emotional pain, leaving people grieving a relationship that never truly existed. #wellness #parasocial #mentalhealth
Posted into FLIPBOARD EXCHANGE FEED 🗞️ @flipboard-exchange-feed-Econopass
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Rage bait and parasocial attachment can turn online disappointment into real emotional pain, leaving people grieving a relationship that never truly existed. #wellness #parasocial #mentalhealth
Posted into FLIPBOARD EXCHANGE FEED 🗞️ @flipboard-exchange-feed-Econopass
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Popular: "Why do you stay in parasocial relationships if you don't like them?
Unpopular: "Why do creators take advantage of others' loneliness for their profit and fame?
#popular #unpopular #parasocial #social #relationship #relationships #like #creators #mentalhealth #wellbeing #justice #loneliness #socialmedia #internet
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Popular: "Why do you stay in parasocial relationships if you don't like them?
Unpopular: "Why do creators take advantage of others' loneliness for their profit and fame?
#popular #unpopular #parasocial #social #relationship #relationships #like #creators #mentalhealth #wellbeing #justice #loneliness #socialmedia #internet
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Popular: "Why do you stay in parasocial relationships if you don't like them?
Unpopular: "Why do creators take advantage of others' loneliness for their profit and fame?
#popular #unpopular #parasocial #social #relationship #relationships #like #creators #mentalhealth #wellbeing #justice #loneliness #socialmedia #internet
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Popular: "Why do you stay in parasocial relationships if you don't like them?
Unpopular: "Why do creators take advantage of others' loneliness for their profit and fame?
#popular #unpopular #parasocial #social #relationship #relationships #like #creators #mentalhealth #wellbeing #justice #loneliness #socialmedia #internet
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Popular: "Why do you stay in parasocial relationships if you don't like them?
Unpopular: "Why do creators take advantage of others' loneliness for their profit and fame?
#popular #unpopular #parasocial #social #relationship #relationships #like #creators #mentalhealth #wellbeing #justice #loneliness #socialmedia #internet
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idk, the #LonelinessEpidemic and the #parasocial #simping of certain humans are equally concerning and sad at once… mind my words stuff like that can make one prone to distorted #narratives and #manipulation, just sayin…
If you think you can’t be coerced into a #framed narrative, I’ve very bad news for you…
#TwoCents :shrug:
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idk, the #LonelinessEpidemic and the #parasocial #simping of certain humans are equally concerning and sad at once… mind my words stuff like that can make one prone to distorted #narratives and #manipulation, just sayin…
If you think you can’t be coerced into a #framed narrative, I’ve very bad news for you…
#TwoCents :shrug:
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idk, the #LonelinessEpidemic and the #parasocial #simping of certain humans are equally concerning and sad at once… mind my words stuff like that can make one prone to distorted #narratives and #manipulation, just sayin…
If you think you can’t be coerced into a #framed narrative, I’ve very bad news for you…
#TwoCents :shrug:
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idk, the #LonelinessEpidemic and the #parasocial #simping of certain humans are equally concerning and sad at once… mind my words stuff like that can make one prone to distorted #narratives and #manipulation, just sayin…
If you think you can’t be coerced into a #framed narrative, I’ve very bad news for you…
#TwoCents :shrug:
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idk, the #LonelinessEpidemic and the #parasocial #simping of certain humans are equally concerning and sad at once… mind my words stuff like that can make one prone to distorted #narratives and #manipulation, just sayin…
If you think you can’t be coerced into a #framed narrative, I’ve very bad news for you…
#TwoCents :shrug:
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CW: Honest
I unfollowed those who didn't follow me back. I love minimising parasocial relationships.
#mentalhealth #socialmedia #boundaries #honesty #relationships #parasocial #digital #awareness #truth #selfcare #community #authenticity #connection #humanetech #isolation
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CW: Honest
I unfollowed those who didn't follow me back. I love minimising parasocial relationships.
#mentalhealth #socialmedia #boundaries #honesty #relationships #parasocial #digital #awareness #truth #selfcare #community #authenticity #connection #humanetech #isolation
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CW: Heavy
It's another minute, another live streamer or host invites me to their live streams. But I'm sure none of them know me fully either. Parasocial relationships. One-sided. I am the ATM machine, and they sell their happiness and mercy. I am nothing. I am a black hole.
#mentalhealth #loneliness #parasocial #socialmedia #streaming #awareness #truth #connection #isolation #humanity #digital #technology #community #humanetech #society
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CW: Heavy
It's another minute, another live streamer or host invites me to their live streams. But I'm sure none of them know me fully either. Parasocial relationships. One-sided. I am the ATM machine, and they sell their happiness and mercy. I am nothing. I am a black hole.
#mentalhealth #loneliness #parasocial #socialmedia #streaming #awareness #truth #connection #isolation #humanity #digital #technology #community #humanetech #society
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CW: Heavy
It's another minute, another live streamer or host invites me to their live streams. But I'm sure none of them know me fully either. Parasocial relationships. One-sided. I am the ATM machine, and they sell their happiness and mercy. I am nothing. I am a black hole.
#mentalhealth #loneliness #parasocial #socialmedia #streaming #awareness #truth #connection #isolation #humanity #digital #technology #community #humanetech #society
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CW: Heavy
It's another minute, another live streamer or host invites me to their live streams. But I'm sure none of them know me fully either. Parasocial relationships. One-sided. I am the ATM machine, and they sell their happiness and mercy. I am nothing. I am a black hole.
#mentalhealth #loneliness #parasocial #socialmedia #streaming #awareness #truth #connection #isolation #humanity #digital #technology #community #humanetech #society
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#parasocial that’s the term used to describe basic stalking instincts. people who are hyperverbal or hyper, private or hyper abstract, antisocial, etc., when we read or absorb the details of someone with characteristics we like it’s like feeding on them and we want to give something back, but they don’t want anything back because they don’t know us. But we know them. Because of their art. Because of my art. So I wanna be friends with the writers who write novels that I love.
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#parasocial that’s the term used to describe basic stalking instincts. people who are hyperverbal or hyper, private or hyper abstract, antisocial, etc., when we read or absorb the details of someone with characteristics we like it’s like feeding on them and we want to give something back, but they don’t want anything back because they don’t know us. But we know them. Because of their art. Because of my art. So I wanna be friends with the writers who write novels that I love.
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Celebrity Worship Is Out of Control. They're Just
https://wp.me/p84YjG-aWZ
#celebrity #celebrityculture #fanobsession #parasocial #Kpop #fandom #celebrityworship #famouspeople #popculture #selfworth #reallife #wakeup #zsoltzsemba -
Celebrity Worship Is Out of Control. They're Just
https://wp.me/p84YjG-aWZ
#celebrity #celebrityculture #fanobsession #parasocial #Kpop #fandom #celebrityworship #famouspeople #popculture #selfworth #reallife #wakeup #zsoltzsemba -
[Repost] Aesthetics and Financial Survival
I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
Edit 1: An AI challenged this view:-
"Many believe in this but rarely say it: the 'attractive creator' route is fragile, with one algorithm shift or controversy risking everything. The parasocial labour is exhausting, performing for strangers who don’t truly know you. Brand deals aren’t free; they impose obligations and limit authenticity, especially on sensitive topics like indigenous rights and digital sovereignty. Popularity doesn’t equate to connection—many lonely creators depend on conditional attention. Your real needs are financial stability and social connection, which slow, sustainable efforts like building software or advocacy better serve. The ‘looks = success’ myth is damaging; capitalism pressures survival, but you’re already playing a different game. What prompted this reflection—an aside or a current struggle?"
ⓘ Repost, because I accidentally deleted it.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #creators
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[Repost] Aesthetics and Financial Survival
I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
Edit 1: An AI challenged this view:-
"Many believe in this but rarely say it: the 'attractive creator' route is fragile, with one algorithm shift or controversy risking everything. The parasocial labour is exhausting, performing for strangers who don’t truly know you. Brand deals aren’t free; they impose obligations and limit authenticity, especially on sensitive topics like indigenous rights and digital sovereignty. Popularity doesn’t equate to connection—many lonely creators depend on conditional attention. Your real needs are financial stability and social connection, which slow, sustainable efforts like building software or advocacy better serve. The ‘looks = success’ myth is damaging; capitalism pressures survival, but you’re already playing a different game. What prompted this reflection—an aside or a current struggle?"
ⓘ Repost, because I accidentally deleted it.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #creators
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[Repost] Aesthetics and Financial Survival
I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
Edit 1: An AI challenged this view:-
"Many believe in this but rarely say it: the 'attractive creator' route is fragile, with one algorithm shift or controversy risking everything. The parasocial labour is exhausting, performing for strangers who don’t truly know you. Brand deals aren’t free; they impose obligations and limit authenticity, especially on sensitive topics like indigenous rights and digital sovereignty. Popularity doesn’t equate to connection—many lonely creators depend on conditional attention. Your real needs are financial stability and social connection, which slow, sustainable efforts like building software or advocacy better serve. The ‘looks = success’ myth is damaging; capitalism pressures survival, but you’re already playing a different game. What prompted this reflection—an aside or a current struggle?"
ⓘ Repost, because I accidentally deleted it.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #creators
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[Repost] Aesthetics and Financial Survival
I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
Edit 1: An AI challenged this view:-
"Many believe in this but rarely say it: the 'attractive creator' route is fragile, with one algorithm shift or controversy risking everything. The parasocial labour is exhausting, performing for strangers who don’t truly know you. Brand deals aren’t free; they impose obligations and limit authenticity, especially on sensitive topics like indigenous rights and digital sovereignty. Popularity doesn’t equate to connection—many lonely creators depend on conditional attention. Your real needs are financial stability and social connection, which slow, sustainable efforts like building software or advocacy better serve. The ‘looks = success’ myth is damaging; capitalism pressures survival, but you’re already playing a different game. What prompted this reflection—an aside or a current struggle?"
ⓘ Repost, because I accidentally deleted it.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #creators
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[Repost] Aesthetics and Financial Survival
I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
Edit 1: An AI challenged this view:-
"Many believe in this but rarely say it: the 'attractive creator' route is fragile, with one algorithm shift or controversy risking everything. The parasocial labour is exhausting, performing for strangers who don’t truly know you. Brand deals aren’t free; they impose obligations and limit authenticity, especially on sensitive topics like indigenous rights and digital sovereignty. Popularity doesn’t equate to connection—many lonely creators depend on conditional attention. Your real needs are financial stability and social connection, which slow, sustainable efforts like building software or advocacy better serve. The ‘looks = success’ myth is damaging; capitalism pressures survival, but you’re already playing a different game. What prompted this reflection—an aside or a current struggle?"
ⓘ Repost, because I accidentally deleted it.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #creators
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I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #Creators
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I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #Creators
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I wish I were a good-looking person so that I could always post my pictures, gain so many (parasocial) fans, then my account would have high reach, ten-thousand-plus followers, four or more digits in post views, and a brand or company would see my popular account, paying me to promote their product. I would be happy because someone supported me financially. Nowadays, being good-looking is the best, I think. It might minimise poverty and loneliness, I guess. Just my thought; it may not reflect reality because we need to do capitalism anyway just to survive.
#PrettyPrivilege #SocialMedia #Capitalism #ContentCreator #FinancialSurvival #InfluencerLife #Parasocial #SystemicIssues #Followers #BrandDeals #Loneliness #RealityCheck #EconomicSurvival #SocialMediaGrowth #DigitalEconomy #Creators
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I just saw a picture of someone, and in the comments, the author said: "Follow my IG:
@<username>." Then I replied: "Will you follow me back too? Minimising the glorification of parasocial relationships." I hope there will be a response, lol.#Parasocial #Instagram #SocialMedia #FollowBack #Mutuals #OnlineDynamics #InternetCulture #ParasocialRelationships #InstagramComment #SocialMediaNorms #DigitalCulture #HumanConnection #Critique
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I just saw a picture of someone, and in the comments, the author said: "Follow my IG:
@<username>." Then I replied: "Will you follow me back too? Minimising the glorification of parasocial relationships." I hope there will be a response, lol.#Parasocial #Instagram #SocialMedia #FollowBack #Mutuals #OnlineDynamics #InternetCulture #ParasocialRelationships #InstagramComment #SocialMediaNorms #DigitalCulture #HumanConnection #Critique