Why Criticizing Your Fans' Favorites is a Bad Move
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| (L) Julian Barboza (C) Brandon Cardoso (R) Timothy Champagne |
A few days ago, I was watching The Wild Podcast, and it featured Timothy Champagne as a guest. Recently he has been getting a lot of back-lash over one thing or another. Like many others, I have heard of him, but I had not watched any of his content, that is until I watched this podcast. I thought to myself, how could Timothy amass so many followers and earn so much money with so many different content creators (not to mention the ones that still want to collab with him), if he was such a bad person, right? Is all the hate he receives really deserved. Why is he so popular and why would other content creators want to work with him, if he is so bad?
When the interview began on the podcast, I thought maybe everyone had it all wrong. He seemed like a decent guy. They talked about his childhood a little bit, which included more downs than ups. The discussion moved onto how he got into the industry, how he identified, then they asked him about his favorite and worst collab partners. Beau Butler, Harley Xavier and Drake Von were on his favorites list. However, instead of naming anyone on the worst list, he went into detail about, if the guys he's shooting with isn't as driven as he is, he gets upset because it's all about work (the money) or if they are really into the sexual aspect of the scene, he gets grossed out.
He admitted that the "relationship" he had with Harley Xavier was all a lie. It was an attempt at boosting his bottom line. If that is the truth, doesn't Harley Xavier deserve a second look as well. We all work hard for our money and to be deceived out of it is wrong on so many levels.
Timothy identifies as Straight but has been producing gay content for a long time now and the gay boys eat it up for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He even said, he no longer needs to collab with guys anymore and is considering switching of female collabs. Some people love him and have welcomed him into our community, given him boat loads of money. Now that he is thinking about retiring from gay porn, he's decided to tell the community how he really feels about it, in no uncertain words.
He told The Wild Podcast crew that since he didn't need the gays anymore, he was going to retire from gay porn and transition over to the straight porn side of the industry. He went on to say that he would get grossed out if the other content creator seemed to be enjoying themselves too much and it was all about the money to him.
Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You Timothy
As a public content creator, your fans are your bread and butter. They're the ones who support your work, stand by your side and subscribe to your content. It's essential to cultivate a positive relationship with your fanbase, and one way to do that is to avoid speaking negatively about the things they love.
Here are a few reasons why it's not a good idea to criticize aspects of your work that your fans enjoy:
- Alienating Your Audience: When you publicly criticize something your fans are passionate about, you risk alienating them. They may feel betrayed or misunderstood, leading to a decline in support.
- Damaging Your Reputation: Negative remarks can tarnish your image and make you seem ungrateful or unprofessional. This can have long-term consequences for your career.
- Losing Opportunities: A negative attitude can deter potential sponsors, collaborators, and employers. It's important to maintain a positive and professional demeanor to attract new opportunities.
- Creating Unnecessary Drama: Criticizing your work can lead to unnecessary drama and controversy, which can distract from your creative efforts and negatively impact your brand.
Instead of focusing on the negatives, try to find ways to celebrate and appreciate the things your fans love about you. This could involve:
- Expressing Gratitude: Thank your fans for their support and let them know how much their enthusiasm means to you.
- Highlighting the Positives: Focus on the aspects of your work that you enjoy and that resonate with your audience.
- Engaging with Your Fans: Interact with your fans on social media and through other channels to build a strong connection.
Remember, your fans are the foundation of your success. By treating them with respect and appreciation, you can cultivate a loyal and supportive fanbase that will help you achieve your goals.
I had never watched any of his content and I thankful for not doing so. The gay community spent millions of dollars on his content, making him who he is today and instead of being grateful, he is being the most disrespectful that he can be as he walks out the door and does not show or feel any regret in doing so.
Both Brandon & Julian spoke about what a nice guy he is before the interview started. I am curious to know if they still think that and if they will still support him now knowing who he is, you know with them being an ally and all.
