Pokimane talks about 'hate campaign' targeting her: 'Do you like everybody who you met? No'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Popular streamers often become targets for people who spew hate online, and this can be harmful for their mental health. Some individuals dismiss it, yet the impact may have adverse consequences. Pokimane, a streaming industry star, has been embroiled in many such situations. Recently, she spoke about a "hate campaign" against her.
Pokimane was seen expressing how these experiences affected her mental health in the past. She also spoke about how she might bounce back and continue her profitable journey in a recent podcast with Lewis Howes.
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Pokimane discusses 'hatred' against her
Pokimane is a prominent streamer with a large online presence and fan base, but her popularity has led to toxic community interactions. She discussed how other content creators can create problems.
Pokimane stated that in the past, there was a lot more "hatred" directed at her in comparison to her male peers. She was exposed to a number of harmful situations that made life difficult for her. She spoke about how she was targeted by some OfflineTV viewers in her most recent stream but she now felt that the "hatred" had lessened over time, because of her fans' growing support.
'Do you like everybody who you met?'
Pokimane had an intriguing perspective on how people dealt with criticism and social anxiety. “For starters, just accepting that statistically there is going to be a percentage of people that don’t like you. That’s okay, that is life. Do you like everybody who you met? No," Pokimane said during the podcast.
Some level of criticism and disgust, according to the former OTV member, was unavoidable, ESSENTIALLY SPORTS reported. She believed that seeking counsel from those we admire was another important aspect in coping with such difficulties. She concluded by stating that if anything was beyond our control, such as looks, gender or ethnicity, it was best to seek affirmation and assurance from like-minded individuals.