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Hello. I’m Hiro from Full Body Tracking Lab.
Last time I wrote that venting posts are essentially “unprocessed frustration being dumped out.”
This time I’ll go deeper into the structural cause and the recording/privacy problem in the metaverse.
The Structure Behind Venting Posts
Venting posts typically emerge from interpersonal conflicts that happened in small groups (like 2-on-2) with no clear witnesses. Evidence accessible to third parties is virtually nonexistent.
So people think “I have to put this out there” or “it won’t get resolved otherwise.” But even when published, there’s no evidence, so readers can’t judge. It devolves into “he said / she said.”
The “Always Being Recorded” Problem
If unlimited recording became the norm, even friend-only or invite-only instances would feel like they’re always being recorded. That would destroy VRChat’s appeal as a place for genuine conversation.
Late-night heart-to-hearts with friends, showing vulnerability — these moments make VRChat special. “Not knowing if you’re being recorded” would make everyone superficial. That’s basically existing SNS culture.
The Metaverse Is Becoming Part of Society
Recording controls and related software will advance. But fundamentally, more people will come to realize “the metaverse IS part of society.”
Just like in the real world, where what you say in public might be overheard, the metaverse requires the same awareness.
Venting Posts Will Decrease
As recording technology advances and evidence becomes available, the futile “he said / she said” declaration wars become unnecessary. Resolution through evidence-based facts becomes possible.
This also means lawyer involvement increases. With physical evidence, legal procedures can resolve more cases. We’re moving from “appealing to the community via venting posts” to “legal resolution through attorneys.”
Summary
Venting posts exist because evidence-less conflicts have no resolution path besides public writing.
Going forward, as recording controls advance and the metaverse matures as a society, venting posts will decrease. Evidence-based legal resolution will increase.
The metaverse is transforming from “a playground among friends” into “a society.” Venting posts are the growing pains of that transition.
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