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Recently Hank Green has gotten into some hot water for using a very odd, very out of place AI-ism in one of his videos. Hank has claimed he only uses AI for "research" -- setting aside the idea of using a probabilistic hallucination machine for anything that could be described as research. This AI-slip strongly suggest the AI is being used for script writing as well. To say the least, he'd heavily pulling directly from the AI output into the script for that AI-ism to make it through.

However, I would like to suggest that it goes much, much farther.

If you watch the clip, you'll notice a jump cut essentially between the end of one paragraph and the start of the next. In itself, this is not all that suspicious. Anyone who's edited videos know that recording is really hard. You generally record the script in chunks with jump cuts between those chunks so that if you screw up you don't ruin your whole clip. Usually, you do each chunk several times. The thing is, this would mean that he started the paragraph with this blatant AI-ism multiple times and never noticed it was strange during recording. He didn't choose to do any in the moment script corrections, and he didn't make note or correct it during editing. I call bullshit.

Far more likely, in my opinion is that Hank Green has access to AI Influencer software with a model of himself and his voice. I propose that he generates a script then feeds it into the pipeline to create a video of himself speaking the script with some basic editing style triggers like paragraph jump cuts. I'm not saying he does this on every video, rather I suggest that he's making occasional low quality / low effort AI videos to effectively boost his ad revenue from his most loyal viewers while making the low effort nature of the videos obvious enough to not be of wide interest and avoid more viral attention.

For those who are not aware, AI influencers are extremely sophisticated these days and do not require the intensive computation they once did. It is likely that you cannot distinguish many of the AI Influencers from real people, and it would not be surprising at all if Hank Green had access to marginally more advanced models to fool the people who think they're good at picking out an AI. What AI Influencer start up wouldn't want to collaborate with an internet celebrity? Lots of data for a model and more potential revenue than starting from scratch.

Has anyone seen any hints of AI-isms in his other lower quality videos?

(Warning!: This post is long but it is necessary, so my advice is to save the rest of the rest of the paragraphs for later and then continue where you once left off by copy pasting them into a document. However, there is also a TL;DR version below.)

To start off, this message is to:

TheInvertedShadow

MikotoNui

TurkishPhantom

PJ-6

HatSamPixie

ChoEv

DoctorVK

ManofMercy

WinterDragonGod

CystalKnight427

RegnumAngelorum371

CajunLooney

WitchyGmod

DaniVader97

This is not intended to be written out of hatred, nor in a desire to condemn, but in the hope of healing, reflection, and restoration. It comes from a place of spiritual self-examination, personal growth, and a renewed understanding of what Christ calls us to do when confronted with wrongdoing - both in others and in ourselves. I want to make this clear from the beginning: this is not an attack. It is a difficult but sincere appeal grounded in Christian faith, moral accountability, and the belief that no one is beyond redemption if they are willing to look inward. I want this message to be shared to the people in this list in order to not only make them aware, but to inspire and save them spiritually.

One of the hardest lessons I have had to learn - very recently when I was seeing my psychiatrist about my confrontational behaviour and anger, and not without pain - is that... hatred and grudges do not merely harm the person they are aimed at. They poison the heart of the one who carries them.

Christ was explicit about this truth:

"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." (Matthew 6:14–15)

This is not a comfortable teaching. It is not optional. It is a warning. Harbouring resentment feels justified in the moment, especially when harm feels real and unresolved. But spiritually, it corrodes compassion, clouds judgement, and hardens you up as a Soul. Forgiveness, is not the same as excusing behaviour, nor does it mean forgetting wrongdoing itself. It means refusing to let bitterness rule the heart.

Another sobering reminder comes from Christ Himself:

"Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgement you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you." (Matthew 7:1–2)

This does not mean moral blindness. It means moral humility. A crucial revelation I came to recognise - during a deeply personal moment of reflection with my psychiatrist and my mother - is this:

It is far better to try to heal, restore, and lift someone from disgrace before resorting to confrontation. And confrontation itself, should come long before hatred ever does.

Hatred must be last - if it comes at all. Preferably, it should NEVER come.

Scripture teaches:

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18)

Peace is not weakness. It is discipline. It is strength under restraint. Christian teaching does not ask us to affirm harmful behaviour. It asks us to distinguish between the person and their actions.

"Hate what is evil; cling to what is good." (Romans 12:9)

This means rejecting bad behaviour, destructive attitudes, and sinful conduct - while still recognising the inherent worth of the individual as a mortal sapien made in the image of God. This is particularly relevant when addressing controversial or divisive conduct. There are statements and attitudes you have expressed in the past that I - and many others - have found deeply troubling. This includes remarks that came across as sexist, dismissive, or unnecessarily inflammatory, such as the repeated and careless use of terms like "Mary Sue" in ways that felt more like contempt than critique.

Likewise, your expressed hostility toward children, and what appears to be misopedistic sentiment, raises serious moral concerns. Plus, being a misopedist whilst confronting child predators, is the equivalent of a savage Mongoose violently killing a Snake, and that says a lot on how problematic that is and ultimately feels. Wisdom teaches us, that what defines a person is not what they represent outwardly, but their inner character:

"But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height... The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.'" (1 Samuel 16:7)

Children are not moral failures. They are Human beings in development - shaped by environment, guidance, and care. To hold contempt for them is not strength; it is a failure of empathy.

The Christian approach is not to hate people for their flaws, but to challenge the flaws while still recognising dignity. There are other actions and decisions you have made that I personally find unconscionable. They deserve scrutiny. They deserve accountability. But accountability does not require cruelty. Christ Himself confronted wrongdoing firmly, yet never stripped people of their mortal and sapient existence. Even when addressing grievous sin, He offered a path forward:

"Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin." (John 8:11)

That is correction paired with mercy. Christian faith demands something uncomfortable from all of us: the willingness to confront our own sins before obsessing over the sins of others.

"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" (Matthew 7:3)

Self-examination is not humiliation - it is purification. None of us are exempt. Not you. Not me. Not anyone. This message is not written to shame you, nor to destroy your reputation, nor to invite retaliation. It is written because spiritual decay - unchecked - harms everyone involved. Forgiveness frees the forgiver. Letting go of hatred heals you as a Spirit. Confronting oneself is the first step toward genuine change.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew the righteousness within me." (Psalm 51:10)

If there is one thing I have learned, it is this: hatred is spiritually damaging, bitterness poisons discernment, and grace - though difficult - is the only path that leads anywhere worth going.

This message stands as an invitation, not a verdict.

"For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, so that his deeds will not be exposed." (John 3:20)

Chris Roche is admittedly adamant to have almost no one to scan over his reputation and not face the gravity of his actions and words, and how detrimental it all looks for both the Gmod and SFM communities as a whole.

"But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." (Ephesians 4:15)

I am not claiming to be the one who is right, all I am doing, is speaking the truth about what he is doing and saying, as well as the overall message he is sending out, which is deeply problematic.

"They plot injustice and say, 'We have devised a perfect plan!' Surely the Human mind and heart are cunning." (Psalm 64:6)

Given my own observations, the whole reason Chris wants you guys to not listen to me, as well as block and ignore me, is that he does not want any of you to read the whole post I’ve made here, and does not want you to hear me out.

"A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free." (Proverbs 19:5)

"Do not testify against your neighbour without cause - would you use your lips to mislead?" (Proverbs 24:28)

For the record, Chris Roche/TheInvertedShadow, had went on record to distort and manipulate what I myself had said to suit his own personal narrative, saying that "him hating/disliking children is what makes himself, tantamount to being a pedophile." Which is categorically false and a gross oversimplification. What I actually said on record, is that "misopedists are no better than child predators, despite the fact they aren’t one in the same." The story behind that - which Shadow does not want any of you to look deep into (and in which he is too uncomfortable to show the whole picture of) is that bigots in general - including misopedists, should NOT be given the right to have noble goals in protecting the same group of people they themselves happen to despise. It is obscene, and it makes an absolute mockery of being a protective person holding up a good cause against a group of criminals. that’s the point I am trying to make all this time.

"Do not spread false reports. Do not help a wicked person by being a malicious witness." (Exodus 23:1)

So please, to everyone reading this - and to also an extent towards Shadow's followers, is do not tell me that what Shadow said is pin point factual, because it’s not, and it will be a grave mistake to promote that lie. They are oversimplifying what I am saying in order to fit their personal narrative, regardless of accuracy and legitimacy.

"A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin." (Proverbs 26:28)

I don't think Shadow does really cares about being right or wrong, or even being truthful or dishonest. All he really cares about, is that he wants to make sure that his circle of followers take him at his word, and manipulate what others say against him to suit his own agenda. And that's... just wrong.

"Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool." (Proverbs 10:18)

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." (Proverbs 11:2)

If Shadow is wise and responsible, then he would’ve kept his bigotry (misopedism in this case) to himself, even though it taints his very heart from within.

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." (Isaiah 5:20)

And case in point; what he has done is not expressing opinion - it is normalising bigotry, and as well as normalising it when advocating against child predators. Again, it's just wrong.

Ultimately... hating children is wrong, and as far as wisdom goes, it doesn’t matter if one is a kid or not, and according to one of the scriptures I shared before, is that what matters, is what’s on the inside, i.e personality and behaviour. Being a kid is totally IRRELEVANT. I may dislike the sort of kids that commit crimes and make others lives miserable, that is clear, but in the end, I respect the ones that are good and well mannered, to even those, who have a history of helping others and doing stuff for charity, to even taking risks in order to help others.

"For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools." (Romans 1:21-22)

And people like Shadow, are too short-sighted to see that. And wilful ignorance is not even a good thing, which by nature, also leads to bigotry. Ignorance is not strength, it is obnoxious weakness.

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!... you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy and faithfulness." (Matthew 23:23)

"If I speak in the tongues of men or of Angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal." (1 Corinthians 13:1)

And besides, saying all that vitriol whilst being in the context of vocally speaking out against predators like Tyler, is an utter abomination and mockery of protecting children.

"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever causes one of these little ones - those who believe in me - to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea." (Mark 9:37, 42)

Just imagine being a parent for a moment; if a child victim has been molested/raped/sexually harassed before, yet you hear someone like Chris of all people, making such hurtful comments, then you'd feel insulted, hurt, and have the salt rubbed into the wound wouldn't you?

"You shall not steal." (Exodus 20:15)

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." (Luke 16:10)

What also crosses a line, is stealing OCs in a reckless attempt to piss off Tyler Wilson. OC theft cannot be normalised, and keeping up this mindless vendetta is only going to make this mind set of Shadow's, as well as this situation far worse than it already has been.

"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone." (Romans 12:17)

"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord." (Romans 12:19)

I am not saying any of this to defend Tyler, because I will get onto that in a moment, but as far as I remember, Shadow is adamant against all those stealing his stuff and not bothering him, but for some reason, Chris finds it 100% okay for himself to do it.

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 7:12)

"You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgement do the same things." (Romans 2:1)

What that tells me, is that he is extremely inconsistent and is willing to take extreme risks like stealing characters and so on. That's not a good message to send, and all that does is scream out double standards and double hypocrisy, given he also hates hypocrisy, yet he committed it himself.

"Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?" (Psalm 94:10)

My question to him, is if he finds it okay to steal people's stuff so long as they are bad people, are you 100% okay with stealing content from others? You cannot have it either way, let alone both. What if it was YOUR characters being stolen by others out of pettiness? Would you react with utter anger and condemn the action, whilst not reflecting on what you did? To use your own words, look in the mirror. I'm sorry, but combined with your whole gripe against Tyler, you are losing yourself and distracting away from your own line of "work" as you would call it. You are wasting your time.

But with all that being said, I deep down... actually feel bad for TheInvertedShadow...

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7)

"Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice." (Proverbs 24:17)

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3)

"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be moved." (Psalm 55:22)

I deeply understand that he is having a rough time with family life (especially through the pandemic which might also contribute to his mental health, which unfortunately worsened not just his, but so many [if not all] others internationally), his life must be very rough, suffering from all the anxiety and duress that Tyler had caused him, most of his works being erased into the void ever since his computer got botched not so long ago (even though he got a new one if I am not mistaken), most works sadly not seeing the light of day like Fiammetta Origins for example... some friends betraying his trust and turning out to be malign actors like Wubcake... it's all so rough.

"Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me." (Psalm 41:9)

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)

I too felt betrayal from the likes of Valve Software, and it is one of those reasons why I want to stop relying on corporate businesses and diverge towards indies. Especially in how badly they treat workers in most cases and the consumer.

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:31-32)

"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." (Hebrews 12:15)

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (Proverbs 15:1)

"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently." (Galatians 6:1)

But once the pain becomes hatred... that's when things take a toll on one's heart and mind. What matters - like I said... is to softly confront them first without aggression, but to oppose what they have done and/or said, and have them divert their current course.

"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of

themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good." (2 Timothy 3:1-3)

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." (Isaiah 5:20)

"The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9)

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:12)

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2)

"Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD." (Lamentations 3:40)

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." (2 Timothy 1:7)

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" (Isaiah 43:18-19)

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead." (Philippians 3:13)

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." (1 Peter 5:10)

Which in this day and age... has sadly been left for dead due to how desensitised most of the world has become due to the presence of politics on social media (which MUST be banned and be put into an alternative internet platform type where lies, half-truths, all forms of bigotry, and advocacy to violence, is strictly forbidden and severely punishable - like bans), mortal rights being violated at the drop of a hat, right to privacy and the internet being trampled, evil in this world being unfortunately dominant and favoured more than good, risen drug addictions, wars breaking out globally... the world is going to shit, which is also why I had decided to make an effort to introspect and actually seek professional help with the psychiatrist - who works in the town of Armagh in the country I reside, and figure out ways to manage myself - to let bygones be bygones.

My main take away to all this in what I had learned is that... it is so easy to be confrontational, hateful, and angry against people that have wronged you, like Kugawattan, SarisKhan, ShermanZAtank, and Xho has, but in doing so can corrupt you as a Soul, and it makes you become miserable, heavy hearted, bitter, and having the joy in your life being not as present as it used to be. And that is the very lesson, that I've learnt the hard way, and I feel so guilty in letting all these burdens and grudges within, to persist for over a decade ever since Kugawattan poisoned the nature of the TF2 Freakshow community (and by extension, the Gmod machinima community), and given how he treated the userbase in wikis and others around him. Which in my case, put me on this whole vendetta against the TF2 Freakshow community overtime until there was a point of no return... when I should have approached all this peacefully first... and now I wonder... if I had joined this community in my late teens instead (or even early adulthood at the latest), would things turn out differently? That's something I hope you people could understand where I am coming from. I was too young. I exercised poor judgement. I allowed myself to be immersed in environments I was not mature enough to navigate. That is not an excuse - it is an admission. If such a community should even allow younger people to take part in the first place. But I guess it is what it is... You don't have to take my word for it regarding Kugawattan BTW... take the word from my former friend... GmodViolet. I mean... I don't expect everything to be super tame and sanitised but... can't we all have at least some compassion, wisdom, decency, trust, and fairness? That's all I'm asking...

So, to TheInvertedShadow - in the unlikely scenario you would come across this... I respectfully ask that any mentions, call‑outs, or references to me - whether in tweets, BlueSky posts, DeviantArt posts, or YouTube videos - be removed where reasonably possible. If feasible, I also ask to be edited out of existing videos. This is not about rewriting history. It is not about silencing criticism. It is not about avoiding accountability. It is about ending a cycle. I am choosing to step away from public dispute and long‑running conflict. I no longer wish to be part of an ongoing narrative that keeps wounds open and keeps both of us entangled in something that should have ended long ago.

Scripture teaches:

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9)

Peacemaking sometimes requires restraint. Sometimes it requires stepping back rather than pressing forward. This is one of those moments. There is, however, one area where I make a clear distinction.

Evidence regarding Tyler Wilson should remain accessible. He is a genuine threat to children and early teenagers, and that is not a matter of internet drama - it is a matter of criminal justice.

But I must say this clearly and responsibly: social media posts and videos alone rarely bring justice. Awareness has limits. Sensational uploads do not substitute for lawful process.

If there is credible evidence, the proper path is:

Printing and preserving all documentation

Including real‑world identification where lawfully obtained

Submitting it to appropriate legal authorities

Pursuing formal legal channels

Encouraging structured legal advocacy, not online spectacle

Justice must be pursued lawfully, not theatrically.

Furthermore, if incarceration occurs, it should not only be punitive but corrective. Professional psychiatric evaluation and treatment should accompany any sentence. Justice without rehabilitation risks perpetuating harm rather than preventing it. I say this gently but directly: sensationalism weakens credibility.

When serious topics are presented with theatrical emphasis, cryptic insinuations, selective disclosure, or performative rhetoric, the result is confusion rather than clarity. Transparency requires completeness, not innuendo. Authority requires substance, not spectacle. If the aim is honesty, then clarity must outweigh dramatics. If the aim is accountability, then fairness must outweigh personal narrative control. This is not a criticism unique to you. Many online creators - perhaps most, drift toward performative intensity over sober substance when addressing serious matters. It is a systemic issue in digital culture. To add to this; authority carries moral weight. When individuals are banned without full public explanation, when reasons are vaguely referenced rather than clearly articulated, when context is withheld while conclusions are announced, distrust grows.

Transparency is not selective disclosure.

Transparency is not cryptic commentary.

Transparency is not controlled narrative framing.

If fairness and integrity are the goals, then openness must accompany judgement - especially when reputations are involved. But systemic problems do not excuse individual responsibility.

The internet has become a place where anonymity shields the malicious and punishes the conscientious.

I believe serious reform must eventually include stronger accountability structures - potentially including independent moderation bodies, and in‑person identity verification for account creation. In other words, obtaining a physical license. Such systems should not exist to limit access to social media in general, or expression, but to ensure that those who use platforms for violence, exploitation, criminal activity, or severe defamation can be lawfully identified when necessary. In short, it must be about accountability of the account maker, as opposed to blocking access to all social media sites. And I hope people can see where I am coming from...

This must never become a tool for mass surveillance.

It must never be retroactive.

It must never involve automatic data sharing.

Personal identification should only be accessed by authorities when genuine criminal thresholds are met - such as credible threats, advocacy of violence, exploitation, organised cyber‑crime, or demonstrable defamation.

The purpose would not be control. It would be responsibility.

To again repeat… I am sorry for everything, and I mean it sincerely… and I truly forgive you for everything, I will forgive Kugawattan and the other TF2 Freakologists, and I forgive TurkishPhantom. Going forward, I want to help save you, not out of control, but as spiritual guidance. Thank you for showing me the error of my ways. To leave you with a quote in an alternative way of what Mr. Puzzles said… "We may never be friends, and it could be the way it is going to be. But if my hopeful guidance gives both of you a droplet of peace spiritually, in order to save you as Souls, and to diverge your courses away from sin… at least I did one thing right…" Thank you...

TLDR Version

This letter is directed at a specific group of online community members (listed by username), primarily within the Garry’s Mod (Gmod) and Source Filmmaker (SFM) communities.

This is not written out of hatred or a desire to attack, but as a sincere appeal rooted in Christian faith and personal growth.

Forgiveness does not mean excusing wrongdoing - it means refusing to let bitterness rule your heart.

Moral humility, not moral blindness, is required (Matthew 7:1–2).

The right order is: seek healing first, then soft confrontation if needed, and hatred should ideally never come at all.

Every person has inherent dignity as someone made in the image of God, regardless of their flaws.

Chris has allegedly distorted the author’s arguments. The actual argument: bigots (including misopedists) should not be the ones leading the charge to protect the very group they despise - it is hypocritical and undermines the cause. words, misrepresenting their stance on misopedism and child predators.

Concerns are also raised about Chris normalising bigotry publicly while simultaneously opposing child predators, which the author finds deeply contradictory.

Despite this, the author expresses genuine sympathy for Chris’s personal hardships (family struggles, anxiety, lost creative work, betrayal by friends).

The author admits to having held grudges for over a decade stemming from conflicts in the TF2 Freakshow/Gmod community, particularly involving a user called Kugawattan.

They acknowledge being too young and emotionally immature when initially entering these communities.

They are now actively seeking professional help (psychiatrist in Armagh) and working to let go of longstanding bitterness.

Remove any public mentions, call-outs, or references to the author (tweets, BlueSky, DeviantArt, YouTube) where reasonably possible.

This is about ending an ongoing cycle of conflict, not erasing history or avoiding accountability.

Evidence regarding Tyler Wilson (an alleged genuine threat to minors) should remain accessible, but pursued through proper legal channels - not online spectacle.

The author advocates for eventual reform of online platforms, including stronger accountability structures (e.g., identity verification for account creation).

This must never become mass surveillance - personal identification should only be accessed by authorities when genuine criminal thresholds are met.

Online sensationalism and preformative rhetoric are criticised as weakening credibility when addressing serious matters.

The author sincerely apologises for their own past conduct and expresses forgiveness toward those who have wronged them. The letter closes as an invitation to peace, not a verdict - grounded in the hope that spiritual reflection can lead to genuine change for all parties involved.

#TheInvertedShadow #TIShadow #TIShadster #MikotoNui #WitchyGmod #ChoEv #HatSamPixie #TurkishPhantom #spiritualhealing #Christianity #revelations #healing #redemption #apology #forgiveness #scriptures #reformation

To publicly address people like Farron Cousins (the far-left Alex Jones imitator) and Mark Romano, I write to you not as a partisan, but as a British centrist tired of the rancor pouring from your broadcasts and writings. Your post-2024 election commentary has been punctuated by a tone of smug superiority and collective scorn, as if ordinary Americans must share blame for broad political problems. You seem to relish name-calling and sensationalism, treating every headline as an opportunity to beat people down instead of lifting citizens up. The country is weary of this approach, and many of us wonder when empathy or insight will begin to replace the vitriol.

Collective Blame and Voter Shaming

You often treat the entire American electorate like one big guilty party. Millions of voters cast ballots for thousands of different reasons, yet you paint them all with one broad stroke. In your world, anyone who voted for the “wrong” candidate or chose not to vote at all somehow deserves scorn or blame. Other millions of people who sat out may be disillusioned, busy, or disenfranchised - not traitors. On the other hand, for all those who know full well about Donald Trump yet voted for him anyway, deserve all of the blame, while most of those who are wilfully ignorant need to be hammered. BUT, having said that, you lump absolutely ALL Americans together as if they are one giant problem, even though most have been actively opposed to MAGA from the start up to this point. This collective punishment is simplistic and cruel. These tactics only divide society further and discourage any real understanding. MAGA voters are the ones that need to be actively opposed, not the whole entire populace, as they don’t even represent the nation, nor even morality.

But the problem runs deeper. You talk as if non-voters and wavering Americans are fully to blame for everything, as if they all share your views or principles. Anyone who might disagree is instantly tainted. That kind of broad-brush condemnation is not only unfair; it’s lazy journalism. By writing off millions of your neighbours with one swipe, you avoid engaging with real reasons people have for their choices. You drive potential allies into silence instead of explaining your position. In a democracy, such scolding only increases suspicion and wounds trust. America’s diversity of thought cannot be eradicated with collective insults - only embraced with discussion.

Sensationalism and Clickbait

I see the cliched clickbait in your headlines a mile away. Mark, your Romano Report coverage often reads like it’s written by a paranoid blogger, not a seasoned professional offering legal insight. Farron, your videos frequently begin with a shriek of horror and deliver only a thin veneer of facts underneath. Together, you trade in dramatic overstatement - words like “outrage,” “collapse,” “exposed,” and “destroyed” fly off your tongues like carnival rhetoric - all to snag views and clicks.

Viewers tune in for insight, not theatrics. Instead, they feel manipulated rather than informed. This style insults their intelligence and erodes trust. Instead of calmly analysing events, you hand out panic by the spoonful. People come looking for understanding, and your sensationalism only confirms their fear that media now cares more about likes than facts. It’s no wonder your credibility suffers: when every topic is a crisis, nothing feels real.

Hypocrisy and Closed Ears

You present yourselves as progressive truth-sayers, the moral high ground from which all others must be judged. Yet when anyone respectfully disagrees or points out a flaw in your narrative, you dismiss them as trolls or stooges. You ignore reasonable feedback and answer tough questions with contempt and condescension. If someone offers counter-evidence or simply a different perspective, you treat it as a personal insult instead of engaging in dialogue. You preach transparency and honesty, but you apply none of it to yourselves. Demanding accountability from others while giving none in your own commentary is the height of hypocrisy.

Those on the left who hoped you would build bridges see the gap widening instead. You act entitled to ratchet up outrage, yet you won’t tolerate a moment of push-back. A genuine discussion requires listening, but you seem deaf to anything that doesn’t echo your own echo chamber. By refusing to acknowledge any nuance or admit any mistake, you lose the respect of everyone who expected a serious conversation. It’s jarring to see you scold others for what you do yourselves - using outrage instead of evidence, punishing questions instead of answering them. That is not the noble praxis of journalism; it’s the tantrum of petulant analysts.

Ignoring the Vulnerable and Disenfranchised

Consider your non-voting, disabled, and marginalised compatriots. Many Americans face real obstacles to voting - disabilities, chronic illness, poverty, long work hours, or even legal disqualification - and some simply feel disenfranchised by the system. Yet you have the gall to write these people off as irresponsible or complicit in the outcome. It is jarring and insensitive.

You claim to champion the underdog, but you conveniently ignore or belittle those who could not participate in the very process you claim to care about. To lump them into a pile of “you get what you deserve” is simply cruel. There are veterans, people with chronic health conditions, caretakers and teachers who have enough on their plates without being scolded for politics. If you truly cared about justice, you would acknowledge these struggles instead of sneering at them. Turning a blind eye to the systemic barriers some citizens face - while lecturing the rest on what to do - is not just hypocritical; it is unkind. I will also go on record, that the democrat party is also to blame, because they pander to divisive ideological aspects that poison societal norms; from pushing identity politics, pandering and favouring Wokism, add fuel to culture wars, and are obsessive with microaggressions. What I can’t stand is that people like you, being cogs in the machine of the democrat party, are never critical of the party you go for unlike the Republicans, and even if you do, you very seldom do it. You people need to get out of your bubble and look at the vital aspects of both parties in full with objectivity, and to not overlook crucial nuances within society and governmental aspects.

The world is not as black and white as you think it is Romano and Farron. The democrats, during the 2024 election campaign, at the time when no party has ever won yet, they threw parties and acted as if they had taken the victory, when that has not happened yet. America is not a stupid country, but if you really want to label a party a stupid party in terms of the people in charge, the democrat party are not just hypocritical and arrogant, but they are also downright idiotic, and doesn’t have any ounce of sensibility at all. While I can say the same for the MAGA GOP but to a worse extent, the democrat party in terms of its leadership, is no better either.

My take on the 2024 election, is that given Elon Musk being present with Trump at the time… it has been pointed out that Trump wouldn’t have won if it wasn’t for Elon Musk helping him out. What that technically reveals, is that Elon Musk did align with Donald ever since he restored his Twitter account (known as X now) to continue his mind poisoning and distortion. I will say without hesitation, that Elon Musk would have helped Donald cheat in rigging the election, which is extremely hypocritical of Donald to lecture about how the 2021 election was handled, in which Biden won. The reason being, is that because Musk is extremely intelligent (but lacking in wisdom) - as well as having an almost inexhaustible wealth, anything can happen with him being present in the political landscape and his involvement in the election campaign. He might not have rigged the votes via his Starlink satellites exactly, but it would be through some other way. Frustratingly, the Democrats have utterly failed to go out of their way to thoroughly investigate Elon Musk and his associates. Why not? Really, why not? It is a principle, all Elon Musk is, is a tech billionaire, not a politician, so why the heck should Elon be involved at the white house anyway? If found out guilty, he needs to be put in prison and have his assets frozen. He sowed chaos. There is also the occurrence of ballot boxes getting incinerated during the campaign, which also would have been detrimental to negatively affecting the election results also. I know it may sound like I am being a conspiracy theorist, and maybe I am, but given Elon Musk is given the leeway to enter the campaign by Trump and his MAGA cronies… it reeks of criminal activity and political hijacking.

The problem is NOT “the people” as you proclaim, it is the system, the media, the educational system (because the end result with civics as a field being left in the rear-view mirror, that caused so many societal problems as a result), the MAGA supporters specifically, as well as the foundation of democracy. Democracy is a failure, so what I am going to share to you, may be triggering and upsetting, but it is the truth, and that democracy, is a very bad idea in accordance to the famous Greek philosopher named Plato, and the ship analogy he makes is inarguable. Imagine a vessel at sea. The owner is strong, but hard of hearing and short-sighted - that’s most of the public. The sailors - that’s the politicians - all fight for control of the helm. None of them have actually studied navigation, but they shout the loudest, promise the most, and manipulate the owner into letting them steer.

Meanwhile, the real navigator - the philosopher, the one trained to read the stars and currents - is ignored, mocked, or thrown overboard. Plato’s point was simple: democracy, far too often than not, puts the wheel in the hands of the most persuasive, not the most competent.

The crowd chooses charm over skill, and then that’s how disaster strikes with the boat (being the democracy), crashes and sinks. That’s why it needs to be replaced with a better system other than either autocracy or democracy, whether that would be a Technocratic Constitutional Democracy, or a Civic-Republican Meritocracy, though what they are and how they can be implemented, will be for another time here.

Squandered Potential and Failed Leadership

I admit, some of your comments brush up against valid frustration - the sense that democracy is under threat, the anger at corruption and lies. These feelings are understandable. But you squander them by morphing that frustration into constant scorn. Instead of helping Americans solve problems, you drive many away with nonstop finger-wagging and pointing. That is not being a leader, that is being a mini-tyrant and a bully.

Imagine if you took a different approach: sparking dialogue rather than slamming your gavel of judgement on every dissenting voice. A responsible commentator would unite thoughtful people from different backgrounds with constructive criticism, rather than push them into an echo chamber. You miss the chance to lead thoughtful change by focusing on attacks. Instead of expanding your influence, you have ended up preaching to a narrower choir. Your potential as sharp-minded voices is wasted when your style pushes people into defensive corners.

The Real Role of Journalism

Good journalism should do something powerful: inform and guide citizens, not merely incite or demoralise them. A responsible journalist should:

Explain complex issues clearly, rather than oversimplify or sensationalise every detail.

Engage respectfully with different opinions, rather than shutting down critics with insults.

Highlight context and nuance, acknowledging that problems rarely have a single cause or solution.

Show empathy for all productive communities, including those who struggle to vote, rather than dismiss them.

Encourage constructive dialogue, rather than fanning the flames of anger for clicks.

Citizens deserve honest analysis and compassion. People should walk away feeling more informed and motivated to participate - not demeaned or hopeless.

A Call to Non-Partisan Reason and Dialogue

So I implore you: curb the sloganeering and stop treating voters like scapegoats and abandon partisanship. Think of the listeners and readers tuning in seeking truth, clarity, maybe even a dose of hope. Start speaking like actual journalists again, publicly apologise to all those you wrongly crowded over, and stop being so-called champions of your own outrage. Listen more, assume less. Because in the end, your preachy, mean-spirited style only fuels the polarisation you claim to despise. It pushes moderate Americans further to the sidelines.

People deserve analysis and empathy, not knee-jerk insults and lectures. It may not be sensational or viral, but it’s time for true dialogue.

Addendum

When confronted with sharp yet legitimate criticism, a public figure’s response often reveals more about their integrity than their initial commentary. Such was the case when I privately reached out to Mark Romano of The Romano Report, confronting him about his divisive rhetoric and his use of collective blame against the American public. In addition to this private exchange, I also engaged with his audience in the comments, and published my critiques in this very Substack opinion piece. Rather than respond with openness or a willingness to defend his views, Romano’s reaction was simple: he blocked me. This action, though seemingly minor in the age of social media, is profoundly revealing.

Romano has no issue lambasting so many millions of Americans collectively, dismissing voters and non-voters alike as the root of the problem. Yet, when directly confronted with detailed moral and logical counterpoints, he retreats. He demonstrates the classic trait of the demagogue: capable of dishing out sweeping condemnation, but utterly incapable of standing in the heat of intellectual scrutiny.

A commentator who claims to stand for truth, justice, or accountability must be prepared to test their ideas in open dialogue. Blocking a critic rather than addressing the critique reveals moral cowardice. It is easier to shut out dissent than to admit error or nuance, but in doing so Romano exposes himself as fragile and unwilling to uphold the very standards he demands of others.

Romano positions himself as a voice against corruption, dishonesty, and cowardice. Yet his own conduct is defined by these same traits. He is quick to shame and condemn, but refuses accountability when the mirror is turned on him. This is the essence of hypocrisy: he expects others to face his rhetoric, while shielding himself from fair criticism. It is a double standard that undermines his credibility entirely.

Blocking a critic is not a sign of strength, but of weakness. It is the digital equivalent of plugging one’s ears, a behavior more fitting of an immature personality than of a commentator who seeks to shape public discourse. It suggests that Romano’s priority is not honest engagement, but ego-preservation.

Mark Romano’s choice to block me rather than engage is more than a personal slight - it is proof of the larger case against him. He can give but cannot take. He attacks others but shields himself. He demands accountability from the masses but refuses it for himself. His rhetoric is divisive, his tone incendiary, and his behavior cowardly. In this, he confirms what his critics have long argued: that far from being a voice of truth, he is another sensationalist commentator lacking the moral fortitude to defend his own words.

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Dave’s been my fav 💻 Youtuber but this hasn’t sat well with me. Many have relied on him for unbiased 💻 opinions then he made a 💻 ad. His ads shouldn’t be re or related to a 💻, tablet or a 📱.

As the title says, YouTube is curating comment sections to spark more engagement depending on the channel and it's average viewer in the community. I made 5 different accounts, on five different browsers and five different email services. All in private tabs. Every time I go to youtube to test it, I log on to all of them in private tabs with a vpn on...and bam, magic. Every account gets an entirely different experience. My main actual youtube account gets...well, every time I comment on certain videos about literally anything, my comment gets deleted faster than I can hit reload... I have been doing this for over a year. Every channel has this problem as far as I can tell, and it's not something the creator is doing, it's something that Google and YouTube are doing.

So I tested what they would filter to me, not from me. Every account I used Chat GPT to generate generic messages in the style of a certain personality, aka I asked them to make a slightly mean comment or something that agrees with a hateful point and so on. And sure enough, the accounts posting nice things sees all the nice fluffy comments and then a bit of the bad. The account posting up mean thins saw all sorts of weird comments from people talking about self-destructive things if you catch my meaning....but aimed at the content creator.

The one that got me was the comments I posted on my 5th fake account. I wrote them because I knew the AI couldn't. It's not allowed to say the kinds of things that this account would write out. I won't repeat anything, but needless to say it's the kind of thing that would make the devil weep in shame and fear. And I said them on a very very popular political / gaming streamer / youtuber. Won't say any names, but they don't exactly have a golden reputation like their name.

No jokes, no memes. I typed that crap out and I got proven right. The comments I get to see, that are forced in front of me because of the fake comments in the past? It's just an echo chamber of violence and bigotry. That audience is just straight up vile. You can see comments talking about victim blaming a R**e victim after they uninstalled irl.... It got 17k likes.

I suggest you all stop leaving comments. I noticed that youtube would also just ghost your comments. Go back to old videos you watched that you know you left a comment on and see if you can find it. Then see if you can find it on another account. 4/5 times I couldn't. Most of the time, I would log back on to the other accounts and couldn't find the comments they left either, so they deleted it. AGain, they are doing this before you ever even finish the video. The second you leave the page and try and come back, its gone.

And before you try and say that it's just because mean things were said. Nope. Even the account I made saying nice things had several dozen comments removed without any notice given or any real reason. My favourite one was "I really love the way they can shape something hard like steel, into something so delicate like a butterfly". That one got deleted before I could reload lol.

Youtube is curating echo chambers, and if you don't believe me you can do the same thing I did and it's easy as heck with Chat GPT helping you.

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Here is my full discussion with Cenk, airing out our disagreements: https://www.youtube.com/live/2rGFOTHo...

Let's air it out, shall we? Here's some tea about the main hosts you might not know.

Head of The Young Turks Cenk Uygur has banned me from appearing on any TYT shows, including The Damage Report. It was probably expected. Don't cry for me internet. But here are some things you should know about my time at TYT, private conversations, ways I was -- like so many others--personally f-ed with.

Couple things I didn't say in this video is that 1) The Bitchuation Room has never been part of TYT, nor received any money from TYT. It has only been on the podcast network until I ended that about a month ago.

1. I have so much love for the TYT audience, especially The Dragon Squad. I feel I've contributed to your growth and you to mine, and I hope you follow me here and we can stay connected.

Wishing you all the best.

He mistreated several woman and tried fucking children, yet he remains practically untouched on youtube. Wtf? Even Mr. Beast is getting flak before him. It pisses me off. Why does this piece of shit get a free pass? He's running a channel targeting kids 13+. How do we know he isn't pulling the same powertripping, abusive pedophile bullshit he was back then? Nobody is talking about it.

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Key Points:

1. Streamer Exodus: The frequent switching back to Twitch suggests that YouTube live streaming may not be meeting the expectations of high-profile creators, impacting its credibility as a platform.
2. Monetization Differences: Streamers find Twitch more profitable, particularly in terms of subscriptions and viewer engagement, raising concerns about YouTube’s monetization strategy for live content.
3. Global Appeal: YouTube’s success in Asia indicates a potential strategy for growth, suggesting that the platform may need to focus on international markets rather than solely competing with Twitch in the U.S.
4. Streaming Limitations: The 12-hour streaming cap affects YouTube’s ability to host long, engaging streams, which are becoming increasingly popular among audiences.
5. Content Variety: While YouTube leads in overall viewership, it struggles in the gaming category, indicating a need to improve gaming-specific features to attract and retain streamers.
6. Vtuber Dominance: The success of vtubers on YouTube highlights a unique niche that YouTube can capitalize on, reinforcing the idea that different content types perform better on different platforms.
7. Algorithm Challenges: YouTube’s algorithm favors pre-recorded content, which may undermine live streaming’s potential, suggesting a need for a strategic overhaul to boost live content visibility.

Hello guys and gals, it's me Mutahar again! This time we take a look at an individual known as Techlead once again. This creator has had an incredibly controversial history but it's in the last few days he's decided to take advantage of the YouTube copyright system to gain information on his critics and unlawfully remove their content. YouTube needs to step in. Thanks for watching!

Added some clarification to the original title as it's a bit clickbaity.

tl;dw: A YouTuber by the name of "TechLead" has openly admitted to using the DMCA process to file illegitimate takedown requests against people who use any footage of him while making exposé videos.

The way it works is by filing a DMCA request against the video, which then forces the creator to respond to the complaint or have the video permanently deleted. Because DMCA complaints are a legal process, responding to the complaint entails supplying a lot of your personal information, which TechLead has been accused of leaking in the past. This forces creators to either expose their personal information to a person who has already had credible doxxing allegations made against them, or have their video removed and their channel permanently stricken.

This process is not only a violation of YouTube's ToS, but also several US laws; depending on what he does with the information he gets from the complaint response, it may fall under doxxing laws, but also knowingly submitting a frivolous DMCA request is considered perjury.

Original post: https://mastodon.social/@fribbledom/112654437103988142

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Trigger warning: Grooming.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15299935

Compton Jay Out at RBN. Nick at Noon Live

RBN didn't want to make this public until that maniac CJ hacked RBN's Twitter account over his removal and decided to make this public

Cj was voted out because

1. Making decisions without approval of the group

1. Attacking Sabby multiple times. I snapped at him today because I was tired of him disrespecting our members

1. Attacking allies and friends of RBN under our banner without approval of group

I tried to work with him but he refused to change. This is going to suck but we cant have toxic people who can't take criticism and refuse to build community with us

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/12658553

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Short Summary

1. The video discusses the controversy surrounding Twitch streamer Hassan Piker's comments about the draining nature of streaming for long hours.
2. Piker clarified that his comments were about how streaming affects his social battery, comparing it to his previous sales job.
3. Commentary on Piker's streaming habits and choices, emphasizing that he is not forced to stream for long hours and could choose a different job if he wanted.
4. Discussion on the impact of certain job types on social energy and the personal choices involved in extensive streaming.
5. The video raises concerns about the negative impact of excessive online time, emphasizing the importance of real-life social interactions and breaks from online activities.
6. Criticism of the culture of constant streaming and online performance, describing it as unhealthy and destructive, especially for younger generations.
7. Concerns about the impact of online communities relying on constant engagement and validation, leading to unhealthy behaviors and identities being formed around online personas.
8. Discussion on the potential health risks of sitting for long periods during 9-hour streams, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks to avoid back, posture, and hip issues.
9. Mention of a comment by Hassan Piker suggesting making changes to prioritize health and well-being, such as streaming fewer days per week.
10. Emphasis on the importance of taking breaks and not feeling obligated to maintain a hectic streaming schedule.