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Exposing Manipulation by Sinder and Red

Apr 26, 2025

Experience with Sinder and Red

Introduction

  • The speaker shares their negative experience with Sinder and Red, detailing manipulation, use, and involvement in drama.
  • Intention to expose Sinder's detrimental actions to protect other artists and friends.
  • Struggled with distinguishing personal feelings of burnout from actual manipulation.

Language and Documentation

  • Language barrier led to consultation with native English speakers for clarity.
  • Red, Sinder’s manager, and Sinder often act as a team—'they' refers to both.

Slandering Other Creators

  • Proof through screenshots of Sinder and Red spreading rumors about other creators.
  • Emphasis on manipulating the speaker to believe it was in their best interest.
  • Specific mention of Bao being overworked due to excessive editing demands.

Manipulation Tactics

  • Red asked the speaker to cancel a project with Bao, manipulating feelings of guilt.
  • Attempts to control who the speaker could work with by slandering others.

Exclusivity and Blacklisting

  • Mention of desired exclusivity contract without pay.
  • Sinder sought to dominate the speaker’s projects, preventing work with blacklisted creators.
  • Idea presented that working with others devalues the speaker's art.
  • Speaker recognized the harm of such a deal on workload and mental health.

Toxic Competition

  • Sinder and Red attempted to isolate the speaker from other clients.
  • Described as 'looking out' for the speaker, but actions suggested otherwise.
  • Continuous attempts to discredit other creators like Shylily.

Guilt Tripping and Drama

  • Speaker pushed back against being involved in drama.
  • Sinder and Red responded with more drama and attempts at guilt-tripping.
  • Manipulated gratitude for income despite lost opportunities.

Concerns Over Work and Artistry

  • Manipulation to make the speaker feel their work was 'less special' with more clients.
  • Red confirmed to be speaking on Sinder's behalf.
  • Repeated stress on business over ethics or personal well-being.

Damage Control

  • Efforts to keep negative actions secret to protect Sinder’s reputation.
  • Accusations that other vtubers cause competition rather than Sinder’s own actions.

Conclusion

  • Irony highlighted in Sinder's expectation of recognition while sabotaging others.
  • A call for closure and understanding for those hurt by these actions.