Current Events > China is cracking down on the country's celebrity culture.

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Doe 08/27/21 10:50:06 PM #1:	https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/27/china-bans-celebrity-rankings-in-bid-to-rectify-chaos-in-the-fan-community Chinese authorities have banned online lists ranking celebrities by popularity, as regulators continue a drive to clean up fame and fandom culture. According to regulations published in state media, all existing lists that rank Chinese stars must also be removed from the internet. Only lists that rank works such as songs, films and TV shows can be published but they must reduce the emphasis on likes and comments, and instead increase the weight of indicators like work orientation and professional evaluation. In June the office of the central cyberspace affairs commission announced a two-month special operation targeting fanclub culture, known as fan quan, which it said negatively affected the mental health of children. The stated reason is to prevent online bullying resulting from fandom wars, but... come on. This is creepy. At best it's a great example of the road to hell being paved with good intentions, and at worst it comes across as simply a measure to consolidate state power by making the voices of anyone famous directly accountable to and controlled by the state. --- https://imgur.com/u5kY6Yt https://imgur.com/V6HBhkR <cite>Doe posted [p:957507530] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/27/china-bans-celebrity-rankings-in-bid-to-rectify-chaos-in-the-fan-community <quote>Chinese authorities have banned online lists ranking celebrities by popularity, as regulators continue a drive to clean up fame and fandom culture. According to regulations published in state media, all existing lists that rank Chinese stars must also be removed from the internet. Only lists that rank works such as songs, films and TV shows can be published but they must reduce the emphasis on likes and comments, and instead increase the weight of indicators like work orientation and professional evaluation. In June the office of the central cyberspace affairs commission announced a two-month special operation targeting fanclub culture, known as fan quan, which it said negatively affected the mental health of children.</quote>The stated reason is to prevent online bullying resulting from fandom wars, but... come on. This is creepy. At best it's a great example of the road to hell being paved with good intentions, and at worst it comes across as simply a measure to consolidate state power by making the voices of anyone famous directly accountable to and controlled by the state. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pogo_rabid 08/27/21 10:52:45 PM #3:	The only celebrity allowed is dear leader. --- Ryzen 3800x, 6900XT, 32 gig, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:957507600] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>The only celebrity allowed is dear leader. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 08/27/21 10:53:00 PM #4:	mobilebloechel posted... It's not a bad idea. But it's also major censorship, and the government has way too much control. --- [obligatory signature] <cite>CRON posted [p:957507613] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>mobilebloechel posted... </cite> <quote>It's not a bad idea. But it's also major censorship, and the government has way too much control.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JTilly 08/27/21 11:49:14 PM #6:	@Shablagoo <cite>JTilly posted [p:957508968] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>@Shablagoo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 08/28/21 12:54:21 AM #7:	You mean to prevent things like this from happening? https://www.businessinsider.com/kylie-jenner-gofundme-fans-crowdfunding-billionaire-2018-7 People are donating money to Kylie Jenner to help her become the world's youngest billionaire. Celebrity worship is gross and shouldnt be encouraged among children imo. --- "If you wanna grow your business you need to exploit more." ~Austin_Era_II "Out of those two? Racist for me... easily." ~Vicious_Dios <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:957510340] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>You mean to prevent things like this from happening? https://www.businessinsider.com/kylie-jenner-gofundme-fans-crowdfunding-billionaire-2018-7 <quote>People are donating money to Kylie Jenner to help her become the world's youngest billionaire.</quote> Celebrity worship is gross and shouldnt be encouraged among children imo. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 08/28/21 12:58:57 AM #8:	Doe posted... simply a measure to consolidate state power by making the voices of anyone famous directly accountable to and controlled by the state. Considering where it's happening, it's probably this one. --- To Trumble, or not to Trumble, that is the question. <cite>Trumble posted [p:957510430] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Doe posted... </cite> <quote>simply a measure to consolidate state power by making the voices of anyone famous directly accountable to and controlled by the state.</quote>Considering where it's happening, it's probably this one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 08/28/21 1:00:23 AM #9:	pogo_rabid posted... The only celebrity allowed is dear leader. what if i give the said leader a bad rating --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:957510460] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>pogo_rabid posted... </cite> <quote>The only celebrity allowed is dear leader.</quote>what if i give the said leader a bad rating </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
What_ 08/28/21 1:01:53 AM #10:	Its actually a good idea <cite>What_ posted [p:957510495] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Its actually a good idea </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 08/28/21 1:03:57 AM #11:	Shablagoo posted... You mean to prevent things like this from happening? https://www.businessinsider.com/kylie-jenner-gofundme-fans-crowdfunding-billionaire-2018-7 Celebrity worship is gross and shouldnt be encouraged among children imo. Yeah cuz working class children are known for their disposable income and knowledge of crowdfunding? Obviously celebrity worship isn't good but there's a gap between that and people running fan websites that the Chinese government now wants to scrub out. --- https://imgur.com/u5kY6Yt https://imgur.com/V6HBhkR <cite>Doe posted [p:957510548] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Shablagoo posted... </cite> <quote>You mean to prevent things like this from happening? https://www.businessinsider.com/kylie-jenner-gofundme-fans-crowdfunding-billionaire-2018-7 Celebrity worship is gross and shouldnt be encouraged among children imo.</quote>Yeah cuz working class children are known for their disposable income and knowledge of crowdfunding? Obviously celebrity worship isn't good but there's a gap between that and people running fan websites that the Chinese government now wants to scrub out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/28/21 1:06:23 AM #12:	always this. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:957510592] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote> always this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 08/28/21 1:11:53 AM #13:	Doe posted... Yeah cuz working class children are known for their disposable income and knowledge of crowdfunding? Obviously celebrity worship isn't good but there's a gap between that and people running fan websites that the Chinese government now wants to scrub out. Fandom communities formed in China in recent years demand fans to buy commodities endorsed by their idols or even pay the websites and platforms to move the stars higher up in the rankings, so that they can earn more money and win better advertizing contracts. I'm liking this new tougher China cracking down on all the loopholes they left out/overlooked for sake of fast development. Tech companies, corporate privacy, billionaires, celebs, etc. They all need to be reined in, no one should have too much power and be able to build a cult of personality. Including government figures of course. Let the youth be interested in something valuable instead of wasting money on idols or e-celebs. --- "If you wanna grow your business you need to exploit more." ~Austin_Era_II "Out of those two? Racist for me... easily." ~Vicious_Dios <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:957510701] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Doe posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah cuz working class children are known for their disposable income and knowledge of crowdfunding? Obviously celebrity worship isn't good but there's a gap between that and people running fan websites that the Chinese government now wants to scrub out.</quote> Fandom communities formed in China in recent years demand fans to buy commodities endorsed by their idols or even pay the websites and platforms to move the stars higher up in the rankings, so that they can earn more money and win better advertizing contracts. I'm liking this new tougher China cracking down on all the loopholes they left out/overlooked for sake of fast development. Tech companies, corporate privacy, billionaires, celebs, etc. They all need to be reined in, no one should have too much power and be able to build a cult of personality. Including government figures of course. Let the youth be interested in something valuable instead of wasting money on idols or e-celebs. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrNintendo1213 08/28/21 1:16:31 AM #14:	Okay Im putting Shablabootlicker on ignore finally. Yall agreeing with china are crazy. --- Dot Dot Dot... <cite>MrNintendo1213 posted [p:957510788] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Okay Im putting Shablabootlicker on ignore finally. Yall agreeing with china are crazy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/28/21 1:20:17 AM #15:	MrNintendo1213 posted... Okay Im putting Shablabootlicker on ignore finally. Yall agreeing with china are crazy. Tankies gonna tank. Ignore is just denying yourself of lulz. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:957510831] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>MrNintendo1213 posted... </cite> <quote>Okay Im putting Shablabootlicker on ignore finally. Yall agreeing with china are crazy.</quote>Tankies gonna tank. Ignore is just denying yourself of lulz. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrKapowski 08/28/21 1:20:30 AM #16:	Shablagoo posted... I'm liking this new tougher China cracking down on all the loopholes they left out/overlooked for sake of fast development. Tech companies, corporate privacy, billionaires, celebs, etc. They all need to be reined in, no one should have too much power and be able to build a cult of personality. Including government figures of course. --- So! You want to hear a story, eh? <cite>MrKapowski posted [p:957510832] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Shablagoo posted... </cite> <quote>I'm liking this new tougher China cracking down on all the loopholes they left out/overlooked for sake of fast development. Tech companies, corporate privacy, billionaires, celebs, etc. They all need to be reined in, no one should have too much power and be able to build a cult of personality. Including government figures of course.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/28/21 1:21:43 AM #17:	MrKapowski posted... Soon: America's cheap superfluous consumer goods are made in Vietnam. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:957510850] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>MrKapowski posted... </cite> <quote></quote>Soon: America's cheap superfluous consumer goods are made in Vietnam. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
What_ 08/28/21 1:38:49 AM #18:	The irony of Trump supporters bitching about China <cite>What_ posted [p:957511151] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>The irony of Trump supporters bitching about China </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 08/28/21 3:27:28 AM #19:	Its ridiculous, too, how people will condemn the exploitative practices of billionaires then in the next breath condemn Chinas government for cracking down on the exploitative practices of billionaires. --- "If you wanna grow your business you need to exploit more." ~Austin_Era_II "Out of those two? Racist for me... easily." ~Vicious_Dios <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:957512596] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Its ridiculous, too, how people will condemn the exploitative practices of billionaires then in the next breath condemn Chinas government for cracking down on the exploitative practices of billionaires. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaiganeer 08/28/21 3:29:06 AM #20:	<cite>Kaiganeer posted [p:957512614] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
1337toothbrush 08/28/21 3:29:25 AM #21:	Oh noooooo, not my freedom to lick ass!!!! --- https://imgur.com/a/FU9H8 - https://imgur.com/ZkQRDsR - https://imgur.com/2x2gtgP <cite>1337toothbrush posted [p:957512618] in China is c... [t:79634916]...</cite> <quote>Oh noooooo, not my freedom to lick ass!!!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > China is cracking down on the country's celebrity culture.