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   myrmepropagandist (futurebird@sauropods.win)'s status on Wednesday, 17-Apr-2024 22:18:42 JST myrmepropagandist

   • Jeff C. 🇺🇦

   @jeff

   I think part of the problem isn't just the entitlement but Daniel doesn't seem to know who MKBHD is or WHY he has such a huge following.

   I think he incorrectly clocked him as an online "influencer" the kind who will do "reviews" that are more like ads. Rather than a really savvy and observant critic of design and technology.

   It's like if Stephen King said your horror movie didn't work, explained why and instead of licking your wounds and doing better you huffed about it.

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     myrmepropagandist (futurebird@sauropods.win)'s status on Wednesday, 17-Apr-2024 22:18:40 JST myrmepropagandist

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     • Jeff C. 🇺🇦
     • Dan Blondell

     @danblondell @jeff

     If we *are* going to talk about people w/ large followings being "irresponsible" hoo boy. My God. This isn't it. There are people spreading misinformation & disinformation to millions.

     We are in a media environment where there are bad actors w/ huge followings repeating lies that could get people hurt, that could make people sick. LIES. And this tech bro pops up & complains MKBHD is "irresponsible" for being...too *honest* (?) about a *gadget* (?)

     miss. me. with. that.

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     Dan Blondell (danblondell@masto.nyc)'s status on Wednesday, 17-Apr-2024 22:18:41 JST Dan Blondell

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     • Jeff C. 🇺🇦

     @futurebird @jeff

     You’re giving a generous benefit of the doubt to this Daniel dingus.

     His tweet could be cynically motivated (it has gotten a lot of attention) or (my guess) he’s a True Believer in AI and tech, and MKBHD committed heresy.

     carl marks repeated this.