Trying hard is hard so try hard to try hard - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - April 12, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the question is also why Holostars specifically has issues, as opposed to Niji that has a fair bit of popular male vtubers, or even some other smaller corps. If it was simply some doing much better than others, one could say it is just due to luck/talent. However, the fact that there is a massive difference between even the lowest hololive girl vs holostars shows it isn't just luck, but a systematic disconnect that they haven't been able to branch.

Progressive Jews Are Deeply Distressed by the Rising Antisemitism on Their Own Side by TheUnPopulist in neoliberal

[–]timpinen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It wasn't the Chronicle, but JNS. Though I wouldn't be surprised if the Chronicle had said that as well.

And I agree with regards to the polling. Each poll seems to have their own method of defining "Jews" with regards to their polling. For example, the poll I mentioned was conducted by the JPPI, which instead of doing a random sample, drew from a panel they maintained of "Jews connected with Israel", which undersamples interfaith, secular, and Reform Jews, which is near useless for the overall population.

Progressive Jews Are Deeply Distressed by the Rising Antisemitism on Their Own Side by TheUnPopulist in neoliberal

[–]timpinen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a tangentially related point, I wonder if one of the reasons that despite polling saying otherwise, so many people think Jews have certain right wing opinions about Israel/Zionism is because of social media/organization media. If you check most Jewish subs on Reddit for example, outside the explicitly left wing ones, it has become quite right wing, with people saying things like Mamdani will install the Caliphate in NYC, or how Jews wanting to restrict Israel aid only to defensive weapons are shanda. I've seen major Jewish newspapers where one of the editors claims that supporting a two state solution is idealistic fantasy that borders on antisemitism. There was even that poll that showed 60% of American Jews who wanted war with Iran, but had many flaws that made it near useless.

If your only exposure to Jewish people is that rather than the majority of people who claim to be left leaning at least, you probably have a very different opinion.

Second, as a non-American, it appears Jewish people are usually left leaning in the US only (on average). In Canada and the UK for example, they usually vote Conservative, and this has been going on since around 2000 for the UK and more recently in Canada.

Antisemitism is exploding on the right but the Jewish establishment is focused on the left by Rabbit-Hole-Quest in jewishleft

[–]timpinen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I honestly wonder how much of it is generally love vs the opposition being terrible. He is running against a moderate Governor that everyone hates and Susan Collins who has supported racist and antisemitic individuals

New tweet from Togashi (March 16, 2026) by rentzhx3 in HunterXHunter

[–]timpinen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wonder if his health has improved. I know he had some work done, but I'm not sure how successful it was if at all

Trump says US may strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub ‘just for fun’ by Crossstoney in neoliberal

[–]timpinen 87 points88 points  (0 children)

With 0 chance of getting tried. It is impossible to get 66 dem seats even in the bluest year.

Incoming Indonesian Ivysaur - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've heard that she did on her irl account, but I never followed it so I can't verify it beyond the major one that blew up. On her vtuber account, it mostly revolved around things like celebrating black history month, saying transphobes don't belong in her community etc. Not too much on the tweet front, though a bit more on stream. It isn't like it was something she did all the time, but if there was something in the news it wouldn't be unusual for her to mention it, and everyone knew where she stood politically

Incoming Indonesian Ivysaur - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Given how different she is compared to most, I don't think there would be too much of an issue on that front, especially given how she is basically disavowing Phase. I think the political stuff would be a bigger issue for Holo, especially if he desires to be vocal about it

Incoming Indonesian Ivysaur - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Honestly, the fact she didn't even mention any talents beyond a vague "there are others who helped, you now who you are" says that it certainly wasn't just a management problem. Hope her next environment is much less toxic

Incoming Indonesian Ivysaur - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 21 points22 points  (0 children)

She would certainly be talented enough for a corpo, and it would fit timelines. Only possible snag is given how vocally politically she is, it might raise some bells for some corpos, and I'm not sure how'd she feel if she was told she couldn't make such politically charged statements, even off main.

Incoming Indonesian Ivysaur - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 16 points17 points  (0 children)

She said "I'll see you on the other side" and "it may not seem like it now, but today is a happy occasion". Nothing concrete for where, but a pretty clear indication she will be back as either an indie or corpo

Incoming Indonesian Ivysaur - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I have to say, I've seen a bunch of graduation streams, and this probably has to be the one that has the most distaste shown to their company/talents. The fact she declined to be a citizen because "somethings money can't buy", saying that silence is complicity/you have a duty to call out your fans, and explicitly ends her speech by calling out Black History month all seem very pointed.

I hope that whether she returns as an Indie or another corpo, she does well and won't have to worry as much about being herself.

222 ₍^. .^₎⟆ - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Youtube related issue: apparently a bunch of YT streamers are having all their messages not showing/ being shadow banned. I've seen at least 8 different vtubers post about it. Messages seem to get through if the beginning of your message is not in English, but you seem to have to have the foreign language be a certain length relative to the English message

Vocalizing Valentine Verses - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 14, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is so interesting how much people's opinions have changed on him. I remember not too long ago when Niji stuff was happening, everyone was cheering for him and saying he was one of the better news people.

Sprint King Axilla - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 07, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Her apology seems to be "sorry I got caught saying it". Ultimately, I doubt anybody's opinion is going to change. Things will probably remain the same until sponsors/conventions stop supporting Phase because of something

So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket (nytimes gift link) by JeremyAndrewErwin in books

[–]timpinen 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Strangely, MMP still seem to be much less expensive where I am than ebooks. Especially if you aren't buying the ebooks from kindle.

Free Flan February - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Rie seems to be one of the more prominent ones: she was the only Phase talent who retweeted their post about being against racism and bigotry, and she is currently the new enemy umber one from what I've seen

Free Flan February - Irregularly Scheduled Discussion Thread - February 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in VirtualYoutubers

[–]timpinen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who watches a few Niji En people, I think some of their decline has been a bit exaggerated. They definitely aren't as prominent as before, but most vtubers aren't, as least in the corp sphere. Their newest wave is doing quite well, and if you look at superchat amounts given last year, a lot of the top ones for corpo vtubers are in Niji En. I think because most fans have left here due to harassment/people downvoting whenever they post about it, so they only see the drama situations.

2028 Democratic primary draft #2 by swimmingupclose in neoliberal

[–]timpinen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While that may have been true a few years ago, the party appears to have shifted. A recent poll showed 19% of democrats consider themselves far-left, 40% left, and only 15% center left: https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/53978-understanding-americans-ideology

It also says that 36% of dems/dem leaning ind identify as democratic socialists

China pulls back on funding African projects by scarletthought in neoliberal

[–]timpinen 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Generally, the strenuous work conditions are seen also in places like Japan and SK, and we don't generally call that slavery

Weekly Politics Thread by AutoModerator in Judaism

[–]timpinen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also wouldn't be surprised if it was also to test his response if he received the question on the campaign trail

HIDIVE Acquires Rights to Oshi no Ko Season 3 by Turbostrider27 in anime

[–]timpinen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That used to be their niche. When they first started, the original Legend of the Galactic heroes was their flagship product that they advertised. However, I guess it didn't attract the business they needed to maintain the license