real_squids

You think not having total control of an organization means he’s free of blame

I don’t, that’s something you made up about me in your head. I think that YouTube’s business execs would always lead it to where we are now.

He warped what many young people belief they can become today and that belief is what ushered in a world of influencers chasing the all mighty dollar

He made gameplay videos. I think that’s the most benign form of “influencing” there can be. I think there are much more damaging channels that had way more sway in shaping this new generation.

Again, I’m not saying he’s a saint but I do think he’s ultimately insignificant when looking at the causes of and reasoning behind youtube’s enshittification. And I don’t think he would ever go a different direction, just doesn’t seem like the type.

you think he has influence over youtube’s business model decisions?