I guess Sodapoppin has had enough of the internet.
In a recent episode of the Punching Down Podcast, hosted by Sodapoppin and Nmplol, the two had a lot to talk about and Sodapoppin's verdict was simple: blow the whole thing up.
Sodapoppin Slams Streaming Culture Amid Emiru Controversy
In the past few weeks, a lot has happened in the content creator space. Naturally, Sodapoppin and Nmplol had plenty to discuss. They first touched on the drama surrounding the recent breakups of Kyedae and TenZ, as well as JasonTheWeen and Sakura. Many people on social media implied that Kyedae and Sakura had cheated, while both former partners repeatedly denied those accusations. Both hosts agreed that the situation was distasteful.
However, at some point, they moved on to the latest controversy involving Emiru. The streamer, who predominantly does IRL streams, refused during a recent broadcast to share her stance on ICE. She argued that she does not create political content and therefore does not take positions in political discussions. Following that statement, she faced significant backlash, with some accusing her of supporting ICE. After the two brought up the topic, Sodapoppin finally snapped:
"They don't know anything. They don't actually know this person or know anything about them, at all."
Sodapoppin also argued that many people assume Emiru must share certain views simply because of her friendship with Asmongold. He then took it a step further, expressing a more extreme opinion about the content creator space as a whole, a sentiment that, according to him, had been building over the past few podcast episodes:
"The closer I get to wanting the whole thing to burn down."
When asked what exactly he meant, his answer was direct:
"Just the streaming world – honestly, internet content creator world in general."
His co-host understood the frustration. However, according to him, the core issue lies with algorithms. Nmplol argued that algorithms reinforce people’s existing opinions, amplifying extreme takes and fueling unnecessary online backlash.
Even if this reaction might seem harsh, Sodapoppin makes a point that likely resonates with many people. First, there was the drama surrounding the two breakups, where angry fans spread misleading narratives. Then came the controversy involving Emiru, where people placed her somewhere on the political spectrum even though she explicitly stated that she remains neutral. All of this was further amplified by content creators drama farming and fans eager to attack someone.
In a space where outrage often travels faster than facts, it is not surprising that long-time creators grow increasingly frustrated. Whether his reaction was too extreme or not, the underlying issue he points to is difficult to ignore.
