Zepla: Endwalker is the Worst FFXIV Expansion I have played

[LittleImp]

However, the fact she's a content creator doesn't mean that her opinion holds more weight/is of greater value than anyone else's.

FFXIV content creators have traditionally tended to feel unsafe expressing negative opinions about the game, and have opted to tread carefully.

While her opinion itself may not be special, the greater context around her willingness to come forward and express it is. There is a significant chance this is going to ignite widespread discourse in the community, and other content creators will likely issue responses. Based on some candid conversations I've had over the years, I can tell you a good chunk of the games other major content creators are likely going to agree with a lot of her assessments.

This is indicative of a tonal shift in the more visible parts of the community.

[vetch]

FFXIV content creators have traditionally tended to feel unsafe expressing negative opinions about the game, and have opted to tread carefully.

While her opinion itself may not be special, the greater context around her willingness to come forward and express it is. There is a significant chance this is going to ignite widespread discourse in the community, and other content creators will likely issue responses. Based on some candid conversations I've had over the years, I can tell you a good chunk of the games other major content creators are likely going to agree with a lot of her assessments.

This is indicative of a tonal shift in the more visible parts of the community.

Right. Successful streamers are naturally guarded around divisive opinions because they rely on the goodwill of the fan community for employment. If one of them is now freely expressing her disappointment in the game (which was historically a trigger for the famously rabid FF14 fanbase to dogpile), it means that her community was already expressing similar sentiments, emboldening her to speak up.