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Fans feel emotionally close to streamers and influencers they never meet in real life; what is the psychological term for this one sided celebrity relationship boosted by modern platforms?

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Fans feel emotionally close to streamers and influencers they never meet in real life; what is the psychological term for this one sided celebrity relationship boosted by modern platforms?

Fans feel emotionally close to streamers and influencers they never meet in real life; what is the psychological term for this one sided celebrity relationship boosted by modern platforms?
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