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Diversity in a world increasingly dominated by a few
The lack of physical existence and well defined personalities is perhaps
the greatest difference between Vocaloids and traditional public figures.
This void serves an important purpose, they are a much needed space for
the individual. Rather than trying to pose as “role models” pointing out
what is desirable and what is not, Vocaloids are what you, as a unique
human being, imagines them to be, Vocaloids empower an
average joe’s idea with audiences in the millions.
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Safe channel for the free expression of mind
Vocaloids are invaluable channels for the free expression of minds when
asterisks are being put up behind free speech*. As composition could and
often is, done anonymously, Vocaloids have become the face of people
who might otherwise shy away from the public stage or forced to mask
their ideas in fear of consequences for holding unorthodox views. Where
else in the world could you find public figures unconditionally championing
your views while you remain anonymous?
The threat to Vocaloids
Vocaloids could only continue to serve their purpose if content producers
are able to reach an ever expanding pool of audience with them, which is
not happening due to new potential audiences being driven away by the
misinformed stereotypes portraying Vocaloids as shallow, appearance
driven, male dominated objectification of women with no real musical, art
or social value, despite clear statistics pointing to the contrary. The
community has so far been silent about their mistreatment, which makes
it them a perfect scapegoat. With the audience pool shrinking, some
producers resort to stock elements unappealing to those outside of a
niche or gave up composition altogether. This is a unfortunate and
counter-productive situation for both the Vocaloid community and society
in general, we cannot allow this to continue.
