The Tragedy of Influencers: Made by the Internet, Destroyed by the Internet

The Tragedy of Influencers: Made by the Internet, Destroyed by the InternetInternet broadcasters, as a new profession in the internet age, enjoy enviable income and fame. However, behind the glamorous facade lies enormous risks, even at the cost of life

The Tragedy of Influencers: Made by the Internet, Destroyed by the Internet

Internet broadcasters, as a new profession in the internet age, enjoy enviable income and fame. However, behind the glamorous facade lies enormous risks, even at the cost of life. In recent years, many influencers have passed away prematurely due to various reasons, leaving people in deep sorrow. Their stories serve as a warning to us: in the internet age, we should maintain a clear mind, pursue our dreams rationally, and cherish life.

Health Risks Behind Food Broadcasting

On March 5, 2021, food broadcasting influencer "Bubble Dragon" Yu Hailong died suddenly while filming an anti-fraud video, at the age of 29. The co-creator of his account claimed that he died from overwork, but rumors suggest that his actual cause of death was a heart attack caused by long-term obesity. In fact, during his lifetime, Bubble Dragon's obvious changes in videos had aroused the concern of netizens regarding his health issues. However, he ignored them and continued his high-intensity, high-calorie diet.

Sun Yixuan, another food broadcaster, also died at the young age of 19 due to overeating. Their deaths reveal the hidden health risks of the food broadcasting industry and remind us that the excessive pursuit of traffic and profits may lead to neglecting physical health, ultimately resulting in losses.

Life Dangers Behind Adventure

In 2020, Tibetan Adventure King Wang Xiangjun unfortunately fell into the water while climbing the Yiga Glacier, at the age of 30. His death sparked widespread societal attention and triggered reflection on the safety issues of adventure activities. Wang Xiangjun loved exploring and often went to dangerous places like glaciers and caves, filming them and sharing them on the internet, accumulating a large number of fans. However, adventure is not a child's play. While seeking thrills, we must also respect nature and act within our capabilities.

Besides Wang Xiangjun, many other influencers have lost their lives due to adventures or challenges. Extreme sports enthusiast Wu Yongning climbed a 263-meter-tall building without any safety equipment to raise money for his mother's medical expenses. He unfortunately fell to his death. In Tibet, Henan Meimei unfortunately died when her assisted bicycle malfunctioned and crushed her while she was hiking.

Psychological Pressure Behind Cyber Violence

In the internet age, information spreads rapidly, easily causing cyber violence. Some influencers have collapsed under cyber violence and even chosen extreme ways to end their lives.

"Luo Xiaomiaozi" was encouraged by netizens to drink pesticide and commit suicide during a live stream. "Yubei Female Security Guard" was brutally murdered after meeting netizens. Their tragedies are heartbreaking and serve as a warning to us: cyber violence is real and can destroy a person's inner world and even take away a precious life.

Responsibility for Lack of Platform Supervision

The lack of platform supervision is also a reason for the frequent occurrence of influencer safety problems. Some platforms, in pursuit of traffic, have loose content moderation, even condoning illegal or dangerous live streaming behaviors.

Regarding the incident where "Wudaokou Hongnan" was electrocuted to death, his family sued the power supply company where the fish pond was located for compensation. The case is now in the second instance. This reflects the platform's shortcomings in content moderation and its neglect of influencer safety.

Conclusion

The tragedies of influencers warn us about the risks of the internet age. We should rationally view the internet, maintain a clear mind, cherish life, stay away from dangers, pursue dreams rationally, and live a healthy life.

References:

• The Paper: 2021-11-23: After the broadcaster committed suicide, his body was swapped and used for a "ghost marriage," 3 people were criminally detained

• Red Star News: 2022-12-06: Fishing by the fish pond, a 21-year-old "influencer" was electrocuted to death, his family sued the power supply company for compensation of over RMB 1.21 million

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