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Chinese vendor sparks 'camera bullying' debate amid vloggers' exploitation

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A 92-year-old snack vendor in Chengdu, Sichuan, has become the subject of a "camera bullying" debate after vloggers intentionally provoked her for sensational content, portraying her as an "evil granny." This incident highlights concerns about filming individuals without consent for online views and the potential emotional harm it can cause. The issue is not unique to China, with similar pranks occurring on platforms like TikTok, raising questions about privacy in public spaces. AI

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Chinese vendor sparks 'camera bullying' debate amid vloggers' exploitation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Chinese food vendor sparks ‘camera bullying’ debate after vloggers portray her as ‘evil granny’

    A 92-year-old snack vendor from southwestern China has sparked a debate over online exploitation after vloggers deliberately provoked her to produce sensational videos presenting her as an “evil granny.” This case mirrors a similar “camera bullying” incident last November, where …

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