Where is the boundary of live streaming dormitory life for college students
2025-10-24
As night fell, voices were coming from behind the half closed doors of the supposed quiet university dormitory. The set up mobile phones, fill lights, and daily life background have turned the originally private dormitory space into a live streaming venue. After attending the college entrance examination, a junior student named He started live streaming. She told reporters from China Youth Daily and China Youth Network that there were two reasons for the initial live streaming: one was to earn some "quick money", and the other was to enjoy the process of communicating with others. "I speak more directly and have a bit of a 'sharp tongue', and I can speak freely during the live streaming, which feels very relaxed. The live streaming track is attracting more and more college students. However, due to limited dormitory space, live streaming may inevitably affect others. He occasionally affects his roommates and invites everyone to dinner as a gesture of apology. Due to the low frequency of live broadcasts, it has not yet caused major conflicts, but not all dormitories can coexist peacefully. My roommate is the anchor, and I have become the "live streaming background board". Lin Miaomiao is the "victim" of dormitory live streaming. She complained to the reporter, 'Our dormitory is very small, and the tables are facing each other. Even if you pay attention, I might get into the mirror. It's annoying to have people talking in the dormitory all the time.' 'At first, I tried to communicate with my roommate, but she immediately apologized and said she wouldn't do it anymore.'. The next day, she asked me if I could livestream in bed. ”Lin Miaomiao said, "Later, without my noticing, the sound of calling family appeared in the live broadcast room. The live broadcast room was full of strangers, and it felt completely different. The living space seemed to be squeezed." Lin Miaomiao did not oppose live broadcasts, but the premise was, "Don't affect others. Shen Jie's roommate also started live streaming from the second semester of her freshman year. At first, Shen Jie didn't mind, she just hoped she wouldn't broadcast until late at night. The result is often broadcasted until one or two in the morning, which affects my rest. In addition, the live broadcast also occupies public areas. When she broadcasts, she will take pictures of the aisle, and it is difficult for us to avoid detours. I am very angry, and she could have discussed in advance and asked me to avoid the camera or change positions, but she didn't say anything. A live broadcast may bring in profits of tens to hundreds of yuan, but behind these profits, roommates are silently paying the price. One night, Shen Jie's roommate said she wanted to treat the whole dormitory to milk tea, citing that the live broadcast had affected everyone. But I don't think she's sincerely apologizing. The live broadcast will continue, and in the end, I didn't accept her milk tea, "said Shen Jie. Many classmates around Shen Jie are eager to become internet celebrities. However, live streaming in dormitories carries the risk of privacy infringement: the camera often unintentionally captures roommates' personal belongings or daily activities, leading to privacy breaches. Moreover, intentionally filming roommates to attract traffic can lead to legal disputes and interpersonal conflicts. In addition, the noise generated by live streaming, such as microphone sounds, music, lighting equipment, etc., also seriously interferes with roommates' rest and study, which can easily escalate conflicts in the long run. After Shen Jie shared her experience online, some suggested that she report it to her counselor, while others advised her to "retaliate" and join the live streaming army. The seemingly easy dormitory live broadcast hides many legal issues. Li Shufan, a civil and commercial law lawyer and well-known legal education blogger, pointed out to reporters that student dormitories are a "private space" for students during their school years, and the law protects legal and private activities within the private space. Therefore, conducting commercial live streaming in dormitories may not be appropriate unless all roommates agree. Li Shufan further explained that if a roommate's face is clearly visible in the mirror, it is suspected of infringing on the right to portrait. According to the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, everyone has the exclusive right to use their own portrait. Taking and using someone else's portrait without permission, even for non-commercial purposes, constitutes infringement. Privacy rights may also be violated. The Civil Code of the People's Republic of China specifies that privacy includes "peaceful private life" and "private spaces, activities, and information that are not intended to be known to others". Dormitories, as living spaces, are considered private spaces. If roommates' activities such as changing clothes and private conversations are broadcasted live, it is a typical violation of privacy rights. Courageously venturing into live streaming rooms, hidden traps behind flashing lights. The impact of dormitory live streaming is not limited to interpersonal relationships, but may also pose unexpected risks for college student anchors themselves. 19-year-old Wang Chen had already set his sights on live streaming as a "track" after the college entrance examination, but was restricted from doing so by the platform due to being a minor. After entering college, she immediately began her live streaming career. I have a good image and an outgoing personality. I also learned a lot of dance during the summer vacation, and my live streaming data is quite good. Soon, several MCN agencies also contacted her, promising favorable terms and signing contracts. Wang Chen's motivation for live streaming is simple: to make quick money, buy clothes, cosmetics, mobile phones, and travel like a favorite blogger; At the same time, they also enjoy the feeling of being praised. In the live broadcast room, as long as I acted cute or danced, someone would praise me. At that time, I thought it was easy to make money and become famous. However, frequent live broadcasts quickly caused dissatisfaction among my roommates. My roommate didn't dare to say it in person, so he posted me on his social media. I didn't want to get involved and wanted to move out and live if I made enough money. So, Wang Chen signed a contract with a local MCN agency, promising traffic support, live training, and future sales cooperation. I didn't expect this to be the beginning of a nightmare. Wang Chen wanted to go live to the company, but was told by his agent that 'dormitory background is the traffic password'. She mentioned the conflict with her roommate, but he refused to even set up a fake background. The contract stipulates live streaming for 6 hours per day, 26 days per month. After turning her hobbies into work, live streaming is really painful. "The company also requires her to maintain her fans, especially middle-aged men who give many tips. They often send strange messages, and I have to spend a lot of time dealing with them. During that time, she was in a daze during class and even skipped live broadcasts, almost neglecting her studies. He also encountered the troubles brought by the other end of the screen. She has consistently experienced online verbal harassment from male fans. At first, she would angrily retaliate, but later realized that it would only consume her. What scared her even more was when a male fan who claimed to be an alumnus asked her to send a school souvenir on her behalf. After she kindly helped, she obtained her phone number and directly ordered takeout for her based on the school address. I didn't dare to go and collect it, but after this incident, I started to pay attention to protecting my privacy. Three months later, the company deducted Wang Chen's tips and salary on the grounds of insufficient live streaming time. I didn't receive much support and training, and the platform and company still want to split my money. I went to them to argue, but they said my traffic was poor and suggested that I chat about more private topics in the dormitory to attract fans. "Wang Chen, who was physically and mentally exhausted, proposed to terminate the contract, but the other party accused her of breach of contract and demanded 20000 yuan in compensation, otherwise she would inform the school and parents. In the end, she handed over her account with over 6000 followers and paid a compensation of 5000 yuan to escape. For this live streaming experience, I cannot determine whether I earned more or lost more. ”Wang Chen helplessly said, "Live streaming may seem glamorous, but the water is deep. But I cannot completely deny live streaming, mainly because I do not have the ability to distinguish and deal with it." Zhu Chenfei, a full-time lawyer at Yingke (Suzhou) Law Firm in Beijing, pointed out that such contracts between MCN institutions and college students often have hidden traps: attracting anchors with high signing fees, creating breaches through difficult to complete assessments, and collecting liquidated damages. He explained that the MCN agency and the anchor signed a cooperation agreement rather than a labor contract, precisely because the labor contract is strictly protected by labor laws, which require employers to pay social security and ensure paid leave; The cooperation agreement follows the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, and both parties agree on equality and freedom. The guild can use this to transfer risks to the anchor. "College students lack social experience and legal knowledge, and are prone to such disputes. Live streaming may not last long, and taking care of oneself is the key. The road to live streaming is not easy. He's opinion on live streaming has changed with his experience. "At the beginning of the news professional class, I was not familiar with the media and the Internet, and my sense of network was also poor. I was not the so-called 'Internet aborigine'." She realized that "the key to influence the popularity is not the content itself, but the 'altruism' of the content." This can be pleasing to the eyes, or it can be useful information. He analyzed his own limitations: "I am not outstanding in two aspects: first, the emotional value of the content I output is limited, and I do not want to cater to the sinking market by saying 'garbage talk'; second, I am not beautiful enough and do not want to put in effort to package it. Live streaming requires regular and long-term investment, as well as maintaining fan relationships - which I am not willing to do." In addition, it is crucial to recognize the value of content production. Ask yourself: Does your creation make you feel valuable? During live streaming, I can directly help parents and students, which makes me feel meaningful. But repetitive work makes me tired, and if I want to do it well, I have to repeat it. "He said. He summarized: "If you want to keep running an account, you have to look at three points: whether you have enough desire for money, whether you have the traits and timing of being 'red', and whether you can withstand sustained emotional consumption." Wu Liangke, a journalism major at the Communication University of China, has been operating her own self media account since entering university, occasionally gaining followers through live streaming. For her, self media is a strategy for "hedging risks" and a gateway to a new world. With her experience in account management, Wu Liang was able to successfully intern at a large company and optimize her resume. Even if I don't work in self media in the future, this experience can still help me find a good job. Live streaming allowed her to experience unprecedented ease - not from economic benefits, but from deep communication with various sectors of society. She felt the social pressure in advance and learned to approach problems from multiple perspectives. When her classmates around her were anxious about GPA, recommendation for postgraduate studies, and employment, she felt like she had jumped out of this vicious circle. Having pressure is not a bad thing, but if it causes pain, it is a bad thing. "After experiencing fluctuations in traffic, questioning, and even online bullying, she became more composed. Every stage of life has its troubles, it's not a big deal, it's better to take it easy. "Wu Liangke admitted that content creation and innovation are not easy, often accompanied by pain. "I find that no job can last long, but people's own creative output and communication is eternal. And the constant flow of creativity comes from the love of life - the key is to keep yourself well." There is no standard answer on the Internet "Live broadcast is a way of life for the new generation of college students, who have the right to express themselves and explore how to profit from it through live broadcast. In this process, they will gradually realize the cost and risks of live streaming, but this itself is also a valuable social experience. ”Liu Peng, Deputy Director of the Psychological Health Education and Counseling Center at Renmin University of China, believes that live streaming for college students should not be completely denied just because problems arise. Liu Peng supports this kind of exploration: "Exploration is always beneficial, interacting with the Internet environment through live broadcast, and seeking to be accepted in the small environment of the dormitory. It is a valuable experience of a person's independent interaction with the environment, and it is also the formation process of 'self-identity'." He suggests that the school should provide appropriate guidance through courses, workshops, practitioners' sharing and other forms to remind students of the boundaries and risks of live broadcast; Or build silent cabins and private spaces that can be reserved for students to use during live broadcasts. But for dormitory conflicts, he encourages students to try to solve them independently: "Everyone needs to practice and learn to communicate, negotiate, and reach consensus with others in the environment, which is an important process for personality development and socialization growth. Seeking help from the school is an optional approach when everyone cannot solve them after communicating on their own, but the school does not always need to take the initiative to solve dormitory disputes for college students. It is necessary to leave room for college students to independently solve interpersonal problems
Edit:Wang Shu Ying Responsible editor:Li Jie
Source:China Youth Daily
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