Influencer Mocks Writer Huang Shan-liao After Criticism Row

Taiwanese influencer Chen Yi has weighed in on the public spat between writer Huang Shan-liao and YouTuber Duo Mi Duo Luo, offering a sharp critique of Huang's work and his supporters. The controversy began when Duo Mi Duo Luo harshly criticized Huang's writing, giving his body of work a "zero" rating and comparing it to something "touched by Yubaba" – a reference to a character from the animated film Spirited Away.

Huang Shan-liao responded on June 7, expressing understanding for differing reader preferences. He reflected on his five years as a full-time writer, emphasizing his dedication to encouraging people who don't typically read to pick up a book and visit bookstores. He stated his intention to continue pursuing this goal.

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He is that shallow pond, but he can see himself in the reflection. So his articles can resonate with many people, thinking 'that's right, this is what I think,' 'this is talking about me,' because his readers are all as shallow as he is!

However, Chen Yi took to Facebook to dismiss Huang's defense. She sarcastically described Huang as a "shallow pond" whose writing resonates with readers because they see themselves in it. Chen Yi argued that this resonance stems from the readers' own lack of depth, stating, "because his readers are all as shallow as he is!"

Chen Yi further criticized those defending Huang, accusing them of telling Duo Mi Duo Luo to "stop being so critical" and to "respect literary diversity" while "staying kind." Chen Yi suggested this reflects a broader societal tendency to avoid deep thought, preferring easily digestible "golden sentences" that can be used to shut down criticism. She concluded that profound ideas are simply beyond the comprehension of such readers.

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I see that those defending Huang Shan-liao are all telling Duo Mi Duo Luo not to be so critical, to respect literary diversity, and to stay kind; isn't this just the state of most people in society, unwilling to think, using brief 'golden sentences' to fool them, and concluding the case by questioning your lack of kindness?