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Influencer criticizes YouTuber Cai Agai for allegedly using fans to fight online battles

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • YouTuber Cai Agai is facing backlash for comparing AI-generated images to a Japanese street artist's work.
  • Cai Agai allegedly encouraged his fan group, the 'Cai Family Army,' to spread 'correct information,' sparking accusations of using online trolls.
  • Influencer 'Four-Cat' criticized Cai Agai for potentially shifting the risk of legal repercussions onto his fans.

Taiwanese YouTuber Cai Agai is under fire after comparing AI-generated images to the work of a Japanese street artist. The controversy intensified when Cai Agai reportedly mobilized his fan group, the 'Cai Family Army,' to disseminate 'correct information' online, leading to accusations of orchestrating a troll campaign.

Influencer 'Four-Cat' publicly questioned Cai Agai's actions, specifically his alleged incitement of fans to engage in online discussions. Four-Cat raised concerns about whether Cai Agai would cover legal fees if fans faced repercussions for their comments. The influencer suggested that Cai Agai was inappropriately transferring the risk of potential lawsuits onto his supporters.

Four-Cat shared screenshots purportedly showing Cai Agai instructing his fans on how to engage in online arguments, noting that while platforms like Threads might not easily track users, legal consequences are still possible. The influencer pointed out that even if only one fan is identified out of many, Cai Agai might not provide legal or financial assistance, citing a past incident where fans supporting politician Ko Wen-je faced legal issues without support.

Adding a provocative tone, Four-Cat asserted that confronting others is a 'satisfying' activity that should be done personally, not delegated to fans. The influencer expressed pride in engaging in direct confrontations online, finding validation when opponents screenshot their interactions to seek sympathy within their own circles.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.