threeonefour comments on “Does a Virtual Youtuber Fanbase meet the sociological criteria of a cult?”

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[–] threeonefour@piefed.ca 31 points 1 year ago (3 children)

No way vtubers are a cult. Cults require members to isolate themselves and give all their money to the cult leader...maybe there are some parallels.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If your favorite wants you to move to a compound in Guyana and drink off brand kool aid, don't

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[–] RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 year ago (1 child)

But there's a chance she'll reciprocate my feelings towards her sooo

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[–] reev@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

And even if she doesn't... That's a risk I'm willing to take.

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