• NocturnalEngineer@lemmy.world
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      1 day ago

      I’d imagine it’s always been there, but their fame gave them access to a devoted fanbase willing to do anything for them.

      And then things just devolve…

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        12 hours ago

        Probably caused a feedback loop. He could have grown out of being a douche, but his audience was built on him being a douche and fed that behavior.

        So many of these early youtubers gave me bad vibes turned into shitheels later on doesn’t surprise me.