While largely harmless fun, the genre has its detractors.
What was once considered late-night content has shifted dramatically to the early hours. From TikTok to Instagram Live and Bigo, a new wave of female creators—affectionately dubbed “Tante” by netizens—is dominating the pre-dawn hours, often streaming from the privacy of their bedrooms with the door slightly ajar.
These lives are rarely high-production. Instead, they rely on interaction , where the "Tante" responds to comments, greets regulars, and builds a "community" feel.
: Many jurisdictions have laws regulating what can be broadcast or shared online, especially concerning explicit content. These laws often aim to protect individuals from non-consensual sharing of intimate images or broadcasts.
However, defenders argue: "She isn't hiding because she is guilty. She is hiding because the house is small and nobody respects her privacy." The stream becomes her only room of her own.
