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[–] [email protected] 29 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I’m so glad I was young before this stupid reality happened. I have a regular job and no desire for internet fame.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 days ago

Yeah, and I feel like I'm winning. If you want to be an influencer, go do that.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I asked my younger family members what they want to be when they grow up, and being a YouTuber was at the top of the list. I hate this so much.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

So no follow-up questions? "What content are you gonna make? How are you gonna promote it? Any backup plans?"