YouTubers, Influencers, etc.

[Rod D]

Run Forest Run. These days one misunderstood post and the whole chapter can face the consequences.

[navane]

I really don't "get it". I mean, I do and I don't. LOL They're not "real" celebrities to me. Or maybe I'm just too old?

I understand why a chapter might think they're getting a lot of cache from pledging an influencer. However, one has to remember that they are famous for being *online* and to keep their fame, they have to stay *online*. That means continuing to put their business out all over the internet.....and that could include the chapter.

There are the two twins from Chi Omega at Baylor, Brooklyn and Bailey, that are a big deal. Those girls get a pass from me. They turned their YouTube videos into a real business with real products for sale. So, for me, that is more credible in the achievements department.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Rod D

Run Forest Run. These days one misunderstood post and the whole chapter can face the consequences.

Yep. And I feel like when these people fall from grace their ex-fans are 10 times more vicious than a movie or tv celebrity. There is still the illusion that youtubers are friends and people like you (when that’s not reality) so one wrong step and they’re “cancelled.” Subjecting your chapter to that sort of walking on eggshells doesn’t seem worth it.