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Re:VTubing: How a Japanese Phenomenon Is Going Worldwide by fallingbananna on Tuesday July 21, 2026 @11:11AM (#48993341)
I would rather flip the question. Why not?

If you watch streamers, there are going to be Vtubers on the same platform recommended to you.

Are you going to discard/ignore those streams because the streamer is more privacy concious and doesn't show their face, and instead uses an avatar?

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Re:VTubing: How a Japanese Phenomenon Is Going Worldwide by bigstrat2003 on Tuesday July 21, 2026 @12:02PM (#48994119)
Yes, actually. If I wanted to watch a streamer it would be due to the human element they bring. An avatar doesn't bring that.
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