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I was thinking about this today while watching some clips from my favorite creators. It feels like we’re living in a weird era where the line between someone who just makes entertainment for a living and someone who actually competes at the highest level of their craft is getting thinner every single year.
Back in the day, you had your professionals, and then you had the guys who just played for fun or made videos. There wasn't much overlap. But now, these personalities are building massive followings, and suddenly they're being handed opportunities to step onto the biggest stages in the world. It's wild to see.
Part of me thinks it's great for the sport—it brings in new eyes and keeps things fresh. But another part of me wonders if it dilutes the prestige of the "traditional" path. If you spend all your time perfecting your camera angles and engagement metrics, does that actually help when you're staring down a high-pressure shot in front of a massive crowd? Or is the skill set becoming one and the same?
Do you think these digital personalities actually belong in the big leagues, or is it just a marketing move?
Back in the day, you had your professionals, and then you had the guys who just played for fun or made videos. There wasn't much overlap. But now, these personalities are building massive followings, and suddenly they're being handed opportunities to step onto the biggest stages in the world. It's wild to see.
Part of me thinks it's great for the sport—it brings in new eyes and keeps things fresh. But another part of me wonders if it dilutes the prestige of the "traditional" path. If you spend all your time perfecting your camera angles and engagement metrics, does that actually help when you're staring down a high-pressure shot in front of a massive crowd? Or is the skill set becoming one and the same?
Do you think these digital personalities actually belong in the big leagues, or is it just a marketing move?