Why do the allkpop news site keep mentioning "Netizens"? Who exactly are these "netizens"?

Or is it just a term for the socalled writer to use to express their opinions but don't want to get flack for them?

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I noticed it often refers to forum members/users (not necessarily AKP) who voice their opinions.

I think it's cowardice to use stragglers on the internet as a by-way to express your half-baked editorial views/ opinions. If you're going to do it then do it-- don't hide behind "netizens".

"Concerning this past V-live, netizens find Nayeon's toe nails to be problematic."

"Netizens find a Hyuna look-alike that looks like, yes, Hyuna"

"Netizens have conflicting thoughts about Jungkook's eyebrows"

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We don't know the writers' intentions. They could really just be observing what people on the Internet are saying about a certain topic and just reporting on it.

Well, it's stupid. It's like the local news broadcast going to Twitter for comments about the Pan-Pacific trade clause between Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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I understand it's silly in many cases, but that's just how the K-pop online world is. There's a lot of focus on what the fans think (public image and all).

HEED: Don't lower your standards for anybody on the internet, let alone for your public image.