Originally posted by: Mahisa22
That's a different question altogether. Anmol may or may not be jealous, but the points he raised (about the reaction channels capitalizing on Indians' need for Western validation) are not untrue, are they? Thata the question here.
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The channels he mentioned weren't simply capitalizing, they are actually doing good work. That's how entrepreneurship works. You see a need and capitalize, be the need emotional or material. There is absolutely nothing wrong with earning a living that way, especially when you're actually providing decent service. That's exactly what the apparently enraged critic is also doing except the need he saw was different. Actually, not even THAT different. The problem faced by Indian audience looking for reviews on YT is that the industry-accepted reviewers all seem to be part of some clique or paid for. The advantage Western Youtubers have is that in addition to a need for somewhat impartial reviews, Indians do show a need for validation from white people.
Anmol's peeve appeared to be with the extra advantage. ie, with fellow Indians. So he should've taken it up with them. The fact that he attacked the channels instead showed his rage stemmed mostly from jealousy. Also, a bit of hypocrisy involved there: I do remember a video where he discussed which film should've gone to the Oscars. Isn't that also seeking white validation? Or could it be that he, like the rest of India, is sick of seeing the film industry buy/bribe their way into the awards here?
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