Boycott against YouTuber Cai Aga ends after 150,000 sign petition

A significant boycott movement against popular Taiwanese YouTuber "Cai Aga" has ended after drawing 150,000 supporters. The online campaign was initiated after Cai Aga drew criticism for comparing a "likeness portrait" drawn by a Japanese street artist with AI-generated images. This comparison led to accusations that he disrespected creators. The situation escalated when Cai Aga allegedly mobilized his fan base, the "Ga Family Army," to attack critics online. In response, netizens organized a boycott of brands collaborating with Cai Aga, including products from his wife's brand. The movement's initiator announced the end of the petition drive on June 30, stating that the campaign had achieved its goals following Cai Aga's public apology. The organizers expressed gratitude for the widespread participation and attention. They also noted attempts by "certain individuals" to distort the commercial supervision effort into a politically motivated operation or a disinformation campaign. The initiator clarified that the petition was purely a market observation based on consumer perspectives and rejected any form of political smearing or labeling. The petition website will enter a "calm period" and archive all interactive functions.

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The petition was purely a market observation based on consumer perspectives and rejected any form of political smearing or labeling.