Quando a crítica à visibilidade vira parte do espetáculo – e o influenciador como ator político / When Criticism of Visibility Becomes Part of the Spectacle — and the Influencer as a Political Actor

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In the era of the so-called creator economy, where public figures accumulate millions of followers across social networks, every misstep becomes a spectacle — and every criticism does too. The recent episode involving Virginia Fonseca and Vinícius Júnior reveals much more than a broken relationship or a personal controversy: it exposes how visibility functions as a form of currency — both for those at the center of it and for those who position themselves as commentators.

Data reinforces the magnitude of influence marketing: the global market is projected to reach US$ 32.55 billion by 2025. In Brazil, digital influencers play an especially central role — more than 40% of internet users report following content creators. This means these figures are simultaneously product, brand, and social actor, wielding direct influence over behaviors, narratives, and values.

In this context, criticizing them is natural — it is part of public debate. However, there is an irony that deserves attention: by criticizing the visibility of someone like Virginia, or the behavior of someone like Vinícius, many people end up reinforcing the very mechanism they claim to condemn. They become amplifiers, driving more attention, more engagement, and more “resources” toward the influencer in question. In other words: the critique that should dissolve the visibility circuit ends up feeding it.

Beyond the spectacle lies an ethical question: influencers carry responsibilities — not only commercial, but social. They occupy a role of example or mirror for many. When an influencer fails, when they resort to the narrative of “I’m human, I made a mistake” without accepting the weight of accountability or consequence, they risk trivializing responsibility and generating a chain of “permission slips” for disengagement. This isn’t about innocence — it’s about coherence between image, speech, and action.

For professionals in communication, marketing, entertainment, and law — especially in markets where content creation and the influencer economy are expanding — the reflection is twofold. First: what is our role as critics, managers, or participants in this ecosystem? Second: when we are in positions of leadership or brand stewardship (as you are, building mentorship programs and working in innovation environments), how do we define transparency, commitment, and alignment between discourse and delivery as non-negotiable criteria? Ultimately, the new creator economy demands more than visibility — it demands visible responsibility.

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