• Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca
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      He’s a bucky little fuck with dead eyes and a forced smile who practices philanthropy for clout, but up until recently you couldn’t criticize him because of the philanthropy – even when pointing out that said philanthropy is weird and immoral when it’s only being done for fame and self-promotion. Due to this paradox, he had everyone in a sort of stalemate. Fortunately, a lot has since come out about him being a sociopathic piece of human shit, so now we can kick him while he’s down.

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      He and his team figured out the YouTube algorithm. He then took the money and spend it back on production. Because there are no guidelines or regulations of YouTube videos production, he is able to use any ethical or non-ethical tactics. His videos is treated like a high budget movie where every second count.

      Companies sees his money and everyone want to get piece of the cacke so he is more visible to demographic outside of his target audience.

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        He also invests a lot in localisation which makes his videos appealing to non western audiences.

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      I gave his AMZ prime show a chance. After the 3rd self-sacrifice round and a bunch of lame games I couldn’t continue. Something about his smile reminds me of this but without the rack

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      Things like surviving in a nuclear bunker, surviving stranded on an island appeals to the imagination of kids. The only difference is that he actually* does it.

      *As real as a realityshow, but it’s a big difference with the usual clickbait.

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        Oh. I thought he had a kids’ show. That shit appeals to MY imagination. He really does those things? Not that it matters; I can’t stand looking at his face.

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          Yes, I have no clue how he gets his videos budget but it somehow works out. I have only seen a few videos because the way it’s presented, the constant shouting, and the over the top video effects have prevented me from enjoying them.

          I did watch a recent video from Jeff Geerling in which he helped to set up the stage for a game, it was quite interesting to have a look behind the scenes.

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      Wild scenarios, over exaggerated reactions, and giveaways. He really appeals to children with add.