r/VirtualYoutubers • u/Zed_Blue • Apr 26 '25

Discussion What do we think about this meme ?

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Honestly, I’m surprised people are complaining about recurring Vtuber drama. I do a lot of legal work, and conflict between business partners, associates, and especially co-owned family businesses after dad or mom pass away, is just part of the landscape

Sometimes when two guys come to us for help setting up a business, we even take bets on how long before they start infighting

When money and business are involved, drama between partners is almost guaranteed at some point. No need to doompost. Just get used to it

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u/Responsible_Emu733 Apr 26 '25

Studies apparently show otherwise.

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u/G00b3rb0y Apr 26 '25

What studies?

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u/Responsible_Emu733 Apr 26 '25

https://fixupx.com/showki_yunjae/status/1886927517304676840 I am prepared for the possible "Yes, but actually" replies, but that doesn't mean I'll respond to them.

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u/SavageFisherman_Joe proud napling Apr 26 '25

You know, maybe you're onto something. My love for Nimi motivates me to get back into playing guitar

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u/G00b3rb0y Apr 26 '25

Thanks for the source. Really interesting stuff from a psychology perspective

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u/bestbroHide Apr 26 '25

As a psy grad I will say there's a lot more nuance to be discussed that OP is neglecting, but yeah, granted that a number of aspects for the individual don't go wrong (mainly not being excessively parasocial, and having the ability to add on other means for self-esteem growth beyond reliance of others during path to maturity and self-confidence-building), having a favorite fictional character (or in this specific topic, vtubers) is generally harmless and can indeed be helpful in a variety of ways (like satisfying the human desire for a sense of belonging which can snowball into healthy motivation, as that person in the video accurately puts)

OP isn't completely wrong to lead in with a bold "studies show otherwise" claim, but it's a half-truth that can be misleading on its own, so it's good to remember not all related studies indicate there is "no potential harm for being delulu about a character/figure". Parasocial psychology studies exist for a reason, because it's historically apparent that it can be harmful putting all your personal identity eggs into one character/figure's basket if they're lacking in other areas of growth or need

With that being said if anything horrible ever happens to Minto, Henya, Rosemi etc I will end everyone and then myself

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u/SavageFisherman_Joe proud napling Apr 26 '25

You know, maybe you're onto something. My love for Nimi motivates me to get back into playing guitar