Is Asmongold an alt-right "entrypoint" influencer?

hector@sh.itjust.works to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 31 points –

When I watch certain of his Youtube clips, etc... some things bug me off. What do you think of it?

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Whatever political stance he may hold, or whether he is conscious about it, he is an entrypoint.

His content is uncritical dogpile reactions and no-fact-checks perpetuating drama. Combined with zero effort community weeding.

While theoretically neutral, such hate cesspools are the culture that fuels the alt-right.

Oh look. Another "if you're not directly supporting my goals, you're the political opposition" person.

A vote not for x is a vote for y, amirite?

That’s literally how the alt right works. Spot the right environment where things can gradually escalate from a comment or a private message.

As a Louis Rossmann fan I don't generally like the slippery slope fallacy, but goddamn are you worried about some nothing. You seriously think dudes watching him do his gamer sleaze bits are gonna be all "yeah I think I'll be a right winger now."?

It's called plausible deniability and regardless of the intent there is a direct effect.

You can be mad about it all you'd like, it won't change the reality.

Nah, they all bad. It's just a bunch of talking heads trying to get into the money club and none of them are gonna help my life any.