Pokimane responds to \u201cclout chasing\u201d backlash for using VTuber model Instagram\/Twitch: PokimaneImane \u2018Pokimane\u2019 Anys has responded to criticism from a portion of the VTuber community who are upset at the Twitch star\u2019s decision to start using an animated 3D model of herself when streaming without a camera, with some claiming she is attempting to \u201ccash in\u201d on a trend. Pokimane announced back on August 5 that she was taking a month-long break from streaming, citing burnout from overworking as the main reason for her stepping away, admitting that she hadn\u2019t taken a month off since she graduated high school six years ago. After weeks of silence on social media, the streamer, who boasts over five million followers on Twitch, announced her big return and broadcasted for the first time since her decision to step away on Friday, September 11. Quickly, thousands tuned in to watch her play Among Us with Ninja, CouRageJD, and the Offline TV & Friends crew. Just two days after her return, Pokimane is facing criticism from the VTuber community, who use a digital avatar generated by computer graphics to represent themselves in YouTube videos and livestreams, after debuting her own version which she intends to use during days where she doesn\u2019t feel like appearing on camera. VTubers allow streamers and content creators to show a virtual representation of themselves without specifically revealing their face, and has built a tightly-knit community online. As VTubers become more and more popular, it\u2019s no surprise that some existing creators are interested in using the idea for themselves. However, Pokimane\u2019s decision to do so has annoyed some sections of the VTuber community, who lashed out at the 24-year-old after she posted a clip of her new model on Twitter. \u201cYou\u2019re cashing in on a trend,\u201d wrote one disgruntled fan. \u201cYou are already famous and have shown your face. Why now? We work our hearts out. There are so many small VTubers that deserve recognition! You are hopping on a trend and saturating it more! How dare you!\u201d You are cashing in on a trend. You are already famous and have showed your face. Why now? WE WORK OUR HEARTS out. There\u2019s so many small VTubers that deserve recognition! You are hoping on a trend and saturating it more! How dare you! \u2014 \u24cb Athena ? (@Athena_Bambina) September 13, 2020 Others claimed that Pokimane was attempting to use the launch of the English language version of Hololive on September 8, an agency of VTubers with 2.6 million subscribers, to gain followers and viewers. \u201cIt might seem ridiculous,\u201d they replied, \u201cbut the way she timed it the day after HololiveEN launched just makes it fully seem like she is just doing it for clout, and that doesn\u2019t sit well us.\u201d I love your content Lily always have and always will. But i have to disagree with you on this. It might seem ridiculous but the way she timed it the day after HololiveEN launched just makes it fully seem like she is just doing it for clout. And that doesn\u2019t sit well with us. \u2014 SunHallow (@Sunhallow_) September 13, 2020 Pokimane quickly addressed the criticism she was facing, saying repeatedly that she didn\u2019t want to do anything that would hurt members of the VTuber community. The creator shouted out some of the numerous creators who had been doing it for years, before explaining the reasons she decided to do it. \u201cI understand where you\u2019re coming from, and you\u2019re absolutely entitled to that opinion,\u201d the OfflineTV member responded. \u201cI don\u2019t want to encroach on the VTuber community, and I mentioned that anyone interested should check the numerous creators that have been doing it for years. \u201cIn my opinion, this is sort of the future, and I think it\u2019s so cool and a great alternative for anyone that doesn\u2019t want to use a camera for whatever reason. I hope to partake in a respectful manner, and I respect that you or others may not support me. I\u2019ll be listening to people\u2019s feedback and doing my best to be considerate.\u201d doing this for years. Imo this sort of this is the future + I think it\u2019s so cool and a great alternative for anyone that doesn\u2019t wanna use a cam for whatever reason ? I hope to partake in a respectful manner, however your feelings are still valid 2\/3 \u2014 pokimane (@pokimanelol) September 13, 2020 While the streamer did face some hostility, many lept to her defence, including long-time friend LilyPichu. They stated: \u201cPoki being popular with a VTuber model is not the reason why there are many small, hardworking VTubers who don\u2019t get recognition,\u201d calling the criticism \u201cunnecessary gatekeeping.\u201d VTuber Serotina expressed her confusion at people being mad at Pokimane despite her giving full credit to the artist and being super respectful about the community. Whether this will stop Pokimane from using her new VTuber model in the future remains to be seen, but the streamer has stated that she intended to use it during days where she doesn\u2019t feel like appearing on camera.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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