Loll I thought of the first two too. Of course the first is a given considering his picture is right there on the post.
The third was Naomi Wu. One of the few influencers who really managed to captivate the west (in her niche). But unfortunately she was silenced as she was too critical about the government (and IT security issues in particular in the pinyin input module, which she had really good points about). Basically she was arrested and told to stop youtubing or else…
I think this plays a role too. Influencers that capture a western audience often get silenced when they don’t toe the party line. And when they do they are obvious shills so they don’t appeal to us. The same reason linkedin is insufferable as social media.
It’s too bad because people like her really fostered understanding of Chinese culture. Which is good for China and its government too but they’re too focused on their internal hold on power to see that.
I miss Naomi. Her content was always interesting, and often informative. She was a solid presence in the open source 3d scene too. Between the pinyin IME input vulnerabilities and telling personal stories of her life and suffering under the government as well as her Uhyger partners suffering. Even though she didn’t word it like that. Put it as vanilla and non accusatory and just mater of factly. Oppressive authoritarian governments can’t tolerate ANY criticism or allow ACTUAL liberty.
You are 1000% correct though. She was a fantastic internet ambassador for china and their technology sector.
Yes I miss her too. I found her stories super interesting, even more so than her tech content. Like the one where she explains how and why she looks so heavily feminised.
A lot of people were complaining she used her sexuality to get attention but I never thought that was the case. She didn’t seem to be playing a role. And I can totally understand her story. ❤️
A lot of people were complaining she used her sexuality to get attention but I never thought that was the case.
I thought it was just a case of “I’ll be using these to my advantage” and it’s ok. She showed correct gear to work on stuff with as well (AFAIK), and it was for publicity stunts/going to fun places where that attire is acceptable. IDK at what age I’d share her stuff with my daughter, so there is a downside to sexualising your content, but it’s self expression. She had enough thumbnails and whatnot in her work clothes too.
Loll I thought of the first two too. Of course the first is a given considering his picture is right there on the post.
The third was Naomi Wu. One of the few influencers who really managed to captivate the west (in her niche). But unfortunately she was silenced as she was too critical about the government (and IT security issues in particular in the pinyin input module, which she had really good points about). Basically she was arrested and told to stop youtubing or else…
I think this plays a role too. Influencers that capture a western audience often get silenced when they don’t toe the party line. And when they do they are obvious shills so they don’t appeal to us. The same reason linkedin is insufferable as social media.
It’s too bad because people like her really fostered understanding of Chinese culture. Which is good for China and its government too but they’re too focused on their internal hold on power to see that.
I miss Naomi. Her content was always interesting, and often informative. She was a solid presence in the open source 3d scene too. Between the pinyin IME input vulnerabilities and telling personal stories of her life and suffering under the government as well as her Uhyger partners suffering. Even though she didn’t word it like that. Put it as vanilla and non accusatory and just mater of factly. Oppressive authoritarian governments can’t tolerate ANY criticism or allow ACTUAL liberty.
You are 1000% correct though. She was a fantastic internet ambassador for china and their technology sector.
Yes I miss her too. I found her stories super interesting, even more so than her tech content. Like the one where she explains how and why she looks so heavily feminised.
A lot of people were complaining she used her sexuality to get attention but I never thought that was the case. She didn’t seem to be playing a role. And I can totally understand her story. ❤️
I thought it was just a case of “I’ll be using these to my advantage” and it’s ok. She showed correct gear to work on stuff with as well (AFAIK), and it was for publicity stunts/going to fun places where that attire is acceptable. IDK at what age I’d share her stuff with my daughter, so there is a downside to sexualising your content, but it’s self expression. She had enough thumbnails and whatnot in her work clothes too.