I was thinking about the video messages and I think a lot of people would take advantage of doing something like that if they had the following and the offer ever occured. There's new opportunities opening up for all these creators all the time. I don't think it's a bad thing but I do see how the people who have a normal 9-5 job working their bollox off to earn a living will be getting angry about these creators doing this sort of thing. If someone like Tom hardy was doing these video messages then I'd pay for one.
Yep. That's where most of the hate comes from. It's people with normal everyday jobs that dislike it. I say to that, tough luck.
Anyone can do it. Thats the advantage of this day and age. Anyone can do what they do. You don't need special training or anything. You just pic up your phone and start making videos.
If others find you interesting they will support you. Its really that simple.
What people forgot is these creators are a brand and a business. They sell merchandise and all that kind of thing to earn a living. They're not forcing anyone to buy it. Its a free choice.
People don't seem to have an issue buying football kits from their favourite clubs and merchandise from TV shows ect but then moan when a creator does it. Its the same damn thing.
What I dont like though is when the likes of Lawrence and others do the "the highest giftter gets a free cup" that is exploiting people. Its not free if yiur asking for gifts in return and the amount that they have to gift to get it costs more then it would be to buy the cup from their merchandise shop.
If you want to give back to your followers, then on each live you pick a name at random and say congratulations you have a cup or a fridge magnet or whatever.
Thats how I would do it anyway.