Gnomes Chasing Gold and the Joker

The explosive revelation about the popular Russian streamer Nekoglaia has sparked a frenzy of creativity among netizens. All of it revolves around the scandalous antics of the young blogger, closely tied to the public reaction to Mokrivsky’s impromptu investigation.

Drivers and Spectators – What Are They?

Roma Mokrivsky became the catalyst for a wave of revelations connected to Nekoglaia. He released a video where he pondered the potential for inflating Nekolai’s subscriber and viewer counts, which helped him shatter numerous incredible records. By the way, aside from speculations, Roman presented quite convincing evidence.

He also educated those unfamiliar with the topic, explaining the slang and phrases used during discussions about bot-driven inflation. For instance, the software itself is referred to as a “machine.” When someone talks about its speed, it means they are describing the total number of bots involved in the inflation process. For example, reaching 300 means attracting 300 virtual viewers to your channel.

A “driver” of the machine is an operator who provides services for boosting viewership. Such individuals often communicate through fake accounts operated by bots. “Driver keys” grant direct access to the software.

Following the publication of the exposé video, almost all streamers interested in this subject began using similar slang, with slight modifications. For example, some people claim they “managed to rev up to 100,” meaning they reached 100,000 viewers.

Of course, the attention to boosting methods and other nuances from the world of bots prompted some users to create memes featuring Nekoglaia. After all, the video stated that the streamer had inflated his viewership to over 500,000 using programs. Interestingly, the presumed manager of Nikolai – Katana, who can be found under the nickname k4t4n4, even took the stage as one of the alleged “drivers” of the young streamer.

Gnomes and Gold – What Does Nekoglaia Have to Do with It?

As it later turned out, Nikolai not only used automated methods to inflate his viewership but also recruited real people to boost his statistics. New “viewers” registered with fake accounts on advertisers’ websites to increase the streamer’s earnings. This action came to be known as “gnomes for gold.” Participants in this not-so-honest process chatted about the so-called “gnome gathering,” marking the start of their activities. It’s no wonder why this phrase became so popular in the online community.

Nekoglaia and the Joker

When Nikolai decided to respond to public accusations, he started a livestream. It was memorable for its highly aggressive and not always rational behavior. Nikolai claimed that he had disrupted the game, creating unprecedented hype and becoming the center of all discussions. Moreover, Nekoglaia stated that he resembled the Joker, a notion immediately embraced by the streamer’s followers, leading to a flood of memes.