The creator has been thrust in the middle of allegations about his new Amazon Prime show, his past comments and his former collaborator.
  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    1024·
    3 months ago

    I am always wary of people like him and, over time, I found out that my instinct was once again correct.

    This is why you cannot rely on philanthropy to make the world a better place. Also, this guy who is supposedly trying to improve the world is partnering with Samsung according to the article.

    This Samsung: https://ipen.org/news/samsung-whistleblower-reveals-toxic-chemical-use-and-violations-samsung-vietnam

    • FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      17·
      3 months ago

      When I was younger I watched him a bit in his early days.

      And whetever the “philanthropy” side sounded cool but most of his videos were massive wastes and pollution.

      Like he’d destroy someone’s house and buy them a new better one. Or dumb stuff like that.

  • cobysev@lemmy.worldEnglish
    541·
    3 months ago

    I’ve avoided his content because something about him just creeped me out. After several years, I think I’ve finally pinpointed it: he doesn’t smile with his eyes. It makes his grin seem cold and emotionless, like a sociopath trying to blend in.

  • maniii@lemmy.worldEnglish
    15·
    3 months ago

    Upper Echelon on YT has part1 and part2 detailing the various attempts to coverup the incriminating evidence.

    Criminals like exploiting “Identity” and that is all I will say about it.

    It is sad to see creators covering up shady shit instead of coming clean and cleaning house. Actions speak louder than words.

  • Halosheep
    75·
    3 months ago

    This seems like a run of the mill news attempt at controversy for attention. None of the “controversies” mentioned are particularly egregious. I don’t think Mr beast needs me to defend him but the reactions to this seem way more extreme than the problems themselves.

    How many of us know all of our friends and colleagues well ebough to know every dirty secret they have? If one of my friends were a pedophile but kept it well hidden, how am I to be held responsible for their actions when I didn’t know?

    An inexperienced production crew doesn’t provide the best working conditions for a reality and stunt show? Color me surprised. Television has had shows that put people in danger for years, even from very experienced crews.

    I know just about every one of us likely did or said something that was really, really stupid when we were teens. Turns out teenagers don’t have fully developed brains and don’t make the best decisions. Holding someone accountable for saying something dumb as a child, that they have publically apologized for later, seems like people going out of their way to find fault.

    • undeffeined@lemmy.ml
      13·
      3 months ago

      The pedophile friend in question did not hide their preference for minors from Mr Beast at all. One anedoctal evidence being they had a commissioned drawing of a pre pubescent girl with sexual overtones on their living room which Mr Beast saw several times.

      • Halosheep
        51·
        3 months ago

        That’s actually good context that the article doesn’t mention. Certainly very concerning.