[blawson]

I think it's easy to forget about how widespread the reach of these platforms is. The article talks about fans from all over the world.

I'm sure there are a number of chronically super depressed, super isolated individuals, but even just a few people here and there going through a rough patch can add up to huge viewerships on a global scale.

Also, when I was sick in school growing up I had shit daytime TV to watch. Binging on a YouTube stream might have been more entertaining.