Influencer's use of mother's earthquake distress for clicks called 'inhumane and absurd'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- An influencer posted a video of his crying mother having a nervous breakdown after an earthquake, using it to solicit followers.
- The video, which garnered over 300,000 views, had its comments section restricted by the creator.
- The article criticizes the influencer's "inhumane and absurd" use of his mother's distress for online clicks.
An influencer has drawn sharp criticism for exploiting his mother's emotional distress following an earthquake to gain online attention. The individual posted a video showing his mother in tears and experiencing a nervous breakdown, using the raw footage as a hook to encourage followers on social media.
The video quickly amassed over 300,000 views, but the creator opted to restrict comments, preventing public discourse or immediate backlash on the content itself. This move has been interpreted as an attempt to control the narrative and avoid accountability for the exploitative nature of the post.
The article vehemently condemns the influencer's actions, labeling the tactic as "inhumane and absurd." It highlights the ethical breach of using a family member's genuine suffering, amplified by a natural disaster, as a mere tool for increasing online engagement and "clicks."
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.