Recently, the online community has been buzzing with discussions regarding the streamer Tiêu Nguyệt Quang after she publicly criticized viewers for not donating during a live streaming session. This incident sparked immediate controversy and created a wave of backlash across various social media platforms.
With her attractive appearance and charming personality, Tiêu Nguyệt Quang has garnered a significant following among netizens. However, in the fiercely competitive landscape among streamers, this young lady has been exploring new directions for her future career. After a few months of not finding a suitable path, she has returned to her streaming activities.
During her first session back, she expressed her frustrations about the difficult situation in the streaming industry. Tiêu Nguyệt Quang mentioned that she had been trying to find new opportunities and broaden her exposure, especially as she navigated the impacts of her online presence. She shared her thoughts candidly:
“I have the impression that viewers are quite stingy. There are many people who came into the live stream, but afterward, everyone just stared at each other. The number of people donating to me is minimal. Even when you are popular, if you don’t receive donations, it feels as though it’s nothing. I don’t stream to entertain for free.”
Many people believe that streamers have a tendency to disregard their audience’s financial situations, forgetting that not everyone can afford to donate. Some netizens have harshly criticized this perspective:
“Watching a stream is the viewer’s right. Not donating doesn’t mean not supporting”;
“If she lives off being a streamer and expects her viewers to support her, she should be more understanding”;
“If you can’t get donations, it may indicate that your content is not appealing enough to engage your audience”…
In reality, the competitive pressure among streamers today is immense. It’s not just about having an attractive appearance; talent, creativity, and engagement style are crucial to retaining viewers, especially when it comes to encouraging donations.
This incident once again raises the question of the boundaries between rights and responsibilities in the relationship between content creators and their audience. Donations are a voluntary act; the streamer’s excessive demands might lead to a backlash, especially when coupled with a dismissive attitude towards viewers.
