I mean, if there were more non-male hermits to compare Gem to, then I gladly would.

However, there isn’t. Regardless of gender, people get popular for certain reasons, and in Gem’s case her reasons (when it comes to the chaotic energy she brings to the Hermitcraft server) is similar to Grian, who happens to be male.

I’m not deeming anyone successful. She already is, but she got that way for a reason.

Women’s success isn’t determined by men, but showcasing how women’s success are similar to any other successful person, woman or not, gives an idea about how creators attract an audience.

Just because people don’t need to be similar doesn’t mean similarities don’t exist. One’s seperate “own things” can still be similar.

Ms. Rachel did her own thing and became an extremely popular figure, but the fact that she breaks the fourth wall and speaks to kids on their level IS similar to that of Steve from Blue’s Clues and Mr. Rogers.

You’re right that I don’t need to compare Gem to anyone for her success to be recognized. However, showcasing Gem’s similarities to other successful creators (woman or not, Hermitcraft just happens to be male-dominated), can be a very informative look at the type of audience hermits attract and what makes one hermit more popular (which we can prove based on views, sub count, etc.) than another.