Broad question. Can be interpreted how one wants or in many ways. But also something I think everyone feels differently about.
but like, i was thinking about this in regards to influencer culture. it's so disappointing when it feels like every youtuber ends up with some sort of allegation. i commonly hear about how 'you shouldn't form a parasocial relationship anyways' which is true. but if you follow a content creator and spend hours or years watching a specific person, it's normal to feel curious about them or enjoy the person. pure separation from content and the personality is easier said than done. when most people watch for a mix of both. of course that comes with remembering you only see what is presented in front of the camera. what they want you to see. You would like to think the person your watching and supporting is a decent human being. I don't think anybody should be chastised for that because it's the smallest thing to ask for. But I now feel it's best to keep healthy skepticism
In my personal life, I had a pretty cool history teacher. He was very funny and personable. He introduced me to some song artists such as John Lennon.
I still consider myself trusting enough, but that one always got me. he displayed none of that behavior in class. no warning signs or anything that I can recall.
>.> you would think a gut feeling or something would crop up. But I guess not with everyone. He was definitely a teacher I always felt comfortable around.
enough of my inner monologue.
but like, i was thinking about this in regards to influencer culture. it's so disappointing when it feels like every youtuber ends up with some sort of allegation. i commonly hear about how 'you shouldn't form a parasocial relationship anyways' which is true. but if you follow a content creator and spend hours or years watching a specific person, it's normal to feel curious about them or enjoy the person. pure separation from content and the personality is easier said than done. when most people watch for a mix of both. of course that comes with remembering you only see what is presented in front of the camera. what they want you to see. You would like to think the person your watching and supporting is a decent human being. I don't think anybody should be chastised for that because it's the smallest thing to ask for. But I now feel it's best to keep healthy skepticism
In my personal life, I had a pretty cool history teacher. He was very funny and personable. He introduced me to some song artists such as John Lennon.
he was arrested for grooming and sending inappropriate photos to minors, to put this in the most tame way possible.
I still consider myself trusting enough, but that one always got me. he displayed none of that behavior in class. no warning signs or anything that I can recall.
>.> you would think a gut feeling or something would crop up. But I guess not with everyone. He was definitely a teacher I always felt comfortable around.
enough of my inner monologue.