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From Fans to “Sisters”: Expectations Of Intimacy Within Youtuber Fandom

Abstract For micro-celebrities such as popular Youtubers, social media platforms can be used to grow an audience. However, sharing one’s life on the internet requires careful balancing of private and public information. As much as authenticity is needed to build a loyal fanbase, Youtubers can find their privacy being infringed when fans come to believe… Continue reading From Fans to “Sisters”: Expectations Of Intimacy Within Youtuber Fandom