Why a $41 Million YouTuber Stopped Taking Donations: The Uncomfortable Truth About the Creator Economy and Its Sustainability
Charlie White Jr.—better known online as Penguinz0 or MoistCr1TiKaL—has asked his millions of YouTube subscribers to stop donating to him. Despite earning over ₩58 billion (approx. $41 million) from his content, he expressed moral discomfort in accepting money from everyday workers who labor tirelessly to make ends meet. His decision goes beyond personal virtue; it … Read more