• N0t_5ure@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    Yes, it’s a parasocial relationship. Basically, the consumers of this content are sort of getting a subscription girlfriend experience, which I guess is very appealing to men that lack the ability to attract women in the real world. It’s kind of like men who go to strip clubs.

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      11 hours ago

      Yeah when you put it that way it makes sense. I’ve never been a strip club guy myself so I guess I just don’t get it.