The Cost of Attacking Wendigoon
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host discusses an online controversy where a YouTuber named 'In Praise of Shadows' criticized fellow YouTuber 'Wendon' and others, accusing them of promoting harmful ideologies. The critique backfired, as it led to increased views and revenue for the criticized creators. The host reflects on the irony of the situation, the dangers of resentment, and the importance of standing by one's beliefs against the pressure of the online mob.
Takeaways
- 😀 The video discusses an internet controversy involving a YouTuber named In Praise of Shadows, who made a long video criticizing another YouTuber, Wendon.
- 🤔 In Praise of Shadows is described as a 'bread tuber,' someone from the left side of the political spectrum, who focuses on the means of production.
- 🔍 The video criticizes Wendon for associating with certain YouTubers and labels him as not belonging in the horror community based on guilt by association.
- 📈 The controversy inadvertently led to increased views and revenue for the criticized YouTubers, demonstrating the ironic outcome of the initial attack.
- 💥 In Praise of Shadows removed the segment about Wendon and eventually took down the entire video, which no longer exists for monetization but is preserved online by others.
- 📊 The reaction videos to In Praise of Shadows' video generated significant views and potential ad revenue, highlighting the power of controversy in driving online engagement.
- 👎 The video script criticizes In Praise of Shadows for making broad, negative statements about Appalachia and for mislabeling other YouTubers, showing a lack of research.
- 🤷♂️ The speaker reflects on the importance of recognizing bad actors online and the negative impact of false allegations and character assassination attempts.
- 🌐 The script emphasizes the volatile nature of the internet, where trivial matters can escalate and have real-world consequences, advising against living solely within online spaces.
- 💔 It discusses the poisonous effects of hate and resentment, suggesting that In Praise of Shadows acted out of these negative emotions with detrimental outcomes.
- 🚫 The video concludes with a lesson on not being governed by the mob and standing by one's beliefs, even in the face of public backlash or criticism.
Q & A
What is the main topic discussed in the video script?
-The main topic discussed in the video script is an internet controversy involving a YouTuber named In Praise of Shadows, who made a video criticizing another YouTuber named Wendon and several others, using guilt by association.
What does the term 'bread tuber' refer to in the context of the script?
-In the script, 'bread tuber' refers to someone from the left side of the political spectrum, such as a socialist or communist, who is concerned about the means of production.
Why did In Praise of Shadows dedicate a significant portion of his video to attacking Wendon?
-In Praise of Shadows attacked Wendon and other YouTubers by using guilt by association, attempting to label Wendon as a bad influence due to his interactions with certain individuals on Twitter and Reddit.
What is the 'Trap of Hate' mentioned in the script?
-The 'Trap of Hate' refers to the negative emotions of resentment and hate that one may harbor and act upon, which can lead to destructive consequences, as seen in the actions of In Praise of Shadows.
What was the ironic outcome of In Praise of Shadows' video according to the script?
-The ironic outcome was that In Praise of Shadows' video, which criticized others and complained about his own lack of earnings, inadvertently generated a significant amount of views and revenue for the YouTubers he criticized through their reaction content.
How much revenue was generated by the reaction content to In Praise of Shadows' video, according to the script?
-The reaction content to In Praise of Shadows' video generated approximately 3,776,000 views, which could potentially translate to between $5,000 to $133,000 of revenue from AdSense alone.
What did In Praise of Shadows do with his video after the controversy?
-In Praise of Shadows removed the segment on Wendon and eventually took down the entire video, which no longer exists for him to monetize.
What life lesson does the script suggest can be learned from this controversy?
-The script suggests that harboring and acting on negative emotions like hate and resentment can be poisonous to one's well-being and can lead to undesirable outcomes, as demonstrated by In Praise of Shadows' experience.
What is the importance of recognizing bad actors according to the script?
-Recognizing bad actors is important because it helps to distinguish between genuine criticism and false allegations, and it prevents the spread of misinformation and unjust attacks on individuals.
What is the script's advice on dealing with negative public opinion or 'the mob'?
-The script advises not to be governed by the mob and to stand by one's beliefs if they are truly held and are right, regardless of external pressure or criticism.
Outlines
😀 Controversy on the Interwebs
The video script discusses an online controversy sparked by a YouTuber named In Praise of Shadows, who created a lengthy video criticizing conservatives in the horror genre and specifically targeted another YouTuber, Wendon. The speaker, who typically covers topics like guns and movie breakdowns, finds this situation relevant due to the life lesson it imparts about the 'Trap of Hate' and resentment. The controversy involves guilt by association, with several other YouTubers being implicated in the attack. The speaker also humorously notes feeling left out for not being included in the 'hit list' and highlights the irony of the situation, where the accused YouTubers gain views and revenue from the controversy.
📈 Unintended Consequences of Online Attacks
This paragraph delves into the repercussions of In Praise of Shadows' video, which inadvertently boosted the visibility and revenue of the YouTubers he criticized. The speaker provides statistics showing the significant increase in views for those YouTubers, resulting in substantial potential AdSense revenue. The irony is further highlighted by the fact that In Praise of Shadows' own video, which criticized others for poor content, ended up benefiting those same individuals financially. The speaker also notes the removal of the segment on Wendon and the entire video by In Praise of Shadows, which has since been preserved and circulated online, adding to the YouTuber's notoriety.
🤔 Reflecting on Internet Dynamics and Personal Growth
The final paragraph reflects on the broader implications of the online drama, emphasizing the importance of recognizing bad actors and the dangers of harboring resentment and hate. The speaker critiques In Praise of Shadows for his lack of research and for making broad, negative statements about certain groups. The paragraph also touches on the volatility of the internet and the importance of not letting online drama affect one's mental health. The speaker concludes with a life lesson about the negative impact of resentment and the importance of standing by one's beliefs, even in the face of public backlash. The story of In Praise of Shadows is presented as a cautionary tale, serving as an 'internet parable' about the consequences of acting out of spite and resentment.
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Keywords
💡In Praise of Shadows
💡guilt by association
💡Trap of hate
💡YouTuber
💡meritocracy
💡Hawaiian shirts
💡Appalachia
💡Thanos
💡Internet justice
💡Patience and resilience
💡Parable
Highlights
A YouTuber named 'In Praise of Shadows' made a 3-hour video criticizing conservatives in the horror genre and specifically targeted another YouTuber, Wendon.
The critique was based on guilt by association, involving other YouTubers like Mr. Gunsen Gear, Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, and Durum.
The video accused Wendon of not belonging in the horror community and attacked his wholesome persona.
In Praise of Shadows made controversial statements, such as labeling all of Appalachia as white and racist.
The video also compared the 'Hills Have Eyes' people to Native Americans, suggesting an allegory of forced reservations.
In Praise of Shadows' video led to a surge in views and revenue for the criticized YouTubers, generating an estimated $133,000 from AdSense alone.
The criticized YouTubers responded with their own videos, which collectively gained millions of views.
In Praise of Shadows removed the segment on Wendon and eventually took down the entire video, which no longer exists for monetization.
The video's controversy sparked a discussion on the impact of resentment and hate in online communities.
The speaker reflects on the importance of recognizing bad actors and the consequences of acting on false allegations.
The irony of a 'bread tuber' inadvertently benefiting those they criticized is highlighted.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of not being governed by the mob and standing by one's beliefs.
The video serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of resentment and the importance of mental health.
The speaker suggests that the criticized YouTubers' responses could be seen as a form of internet justice.
The video's aftermath is likened to a modern-day parable about the consequences of acting out of spite and resentment.
The speaker concludes with a life lesson on the importance of not living solely on the internet and the value of real-life experiences.
Transcripts
gentlemen I have a little bit of a life
lesson for you today a little bit of
Internet controversy I saw this go down
on the interwebs and I consumed my brain
so I figured you know what I got to talk
about it get out of the
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system a YouTuber by the name of In
Praise of Shadows made a 3-hour long
piece on why conservatives shouldn't be
in horror and 34 minutes of that piece
was dedicated to attacking the Beloved
YouTuber wendon now you may be wondering
hey admin typically you cover guns and
other weird stuff for movie breakdowns
today we're branching out doing
something a little different if you have
to get your gun bug itch then here's a
montage of me shooting a few
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guns okay now that that's out of the way
we scratched that itch let's dive on
into what's going on here so a YouTuber
by the name of In Praise of Shadows who
classifies as a bread tuber now a bread
tuber is someone from the left side of
the political SPC spectum whether it's
socialism communism or whatever flavor
that is they care about the means of
production and he made this long piece
in it attacking the YouTuber Windon now
not only did he attack Windon he
attacked a bunch of other YouTubers that
I'll mention here in a bit by using the
means of guilt by association now one
reason I'm making this is because it
involves a rather interesting life
lesson that I took away from it because
I was thinking about this topic and what
ended up happening is that he fell into
a trap and that is the Trap of hate
Andor this feeling of resentment and
acting upon that that's essentially the
life lesson we'll kind of break it down
but let's get to the meat of it so a
quick background of what's going on here
I'm not going to go too far into the
details because a bunch of other
YouTubers have but essentially the quick
synopsis is YouTuber makes this big long
hit piece of it dedicated to won goes
over guilt by association some of the
YouTubers that I know that he names Mr
gunsen gear Brandon Herrera donut
operator and durum I know all those guys
they are all my buds if anything I
actually felt offended I didn't make his
no no list because he used all these
YouTubers to attack won by means of
guilt of Association interacting on the
Twitter these guys live on Twitter
Reddit and Twitter is where they live
they don't go outside apparently so
because of these interactions with just
these YouTubers I named there was more
this other YouTuber In Praise of Shadows
was able to try and label won as a bad
guy for interacting with these dudes
he's attacking won's wholesome Persona
he was just like oh geez sorry guys
about starting a violent hate group guys
sorry that people got Ked
I totally didn't mean to do all that my
bad I'll do better next time he thinks
that he doesn't belong in horror the way
he talks is interesting hor hor horor
hor hor hor in horror so it's one of
those things where it's just such a
reaching at straws also it should be
noted that the Baloo boys are known for
wearing Hawaiian shirts and guess who
else always has on a Hawaiian
shirt especially in this video where the
guy breaks down how he calls all of
Appalachia racist he says the entirety
of Appalachia is white country so you
have to assume everyone there is racist
which in itself is a wild kind of like
blanket racist statement deep Appalachia
is very white country and for the most
part is exceptionally racist genuinely
in this part of the country you have to
assume that any white person you meet is
racist unless they show you
otherwise all right dude he also does a
statement where he Compares The Hills
Have Eyes people to Native Americans
these cannibalistic savages the hill
people can be representative of anything
that you want them to be really they can
be Native Americans and the hills
themselves can be allegorical of them
being forced back onto reservations his
first thought was oh you know what these
people remind me of Native Americans and
imperialism also a wild take which it's
like a take that goes so far left
becomes right really interesting jumping
through mental Hoops here he then would
go on to name a bunch of different
YouTubers that won Associates with now
this is where to me things get
interesting and a fun example of things
going wrong in his long form video he
complains that after he did The Hills
Have Eyes video where he compares the
Hill People to na Americans and did
really bad on his channel and at one
point he only made $500 AdSense in that
month and he talks about how you can't
live off that and I'll say hey yeah
that's not a lot of money to live off of
if you're trying to do YouTube as a
full-time thing that's not going to pay
rent but YouTube is also a meritocracy
where if you make bad content the
audience will let you know and they're
not going to watch it what I love about
it the irony about all of this is that
in that video he's complaining about
only making $500 a month the video he
makes right this 3-hour long hit piece
or whatever it is with a video essay
complaining about conservatives it ended
up making everyone else a bunch of
money now before we go any further I
know you're on the toilet Wasing this
drinking your coffee eating your beer
make sure you like And subscribe I too
will be on the toilet reacting to your
comments so it's like we are connected
through a worldwide system of toilets
and we grow ever closer by the day a lot
of the YouTubers that he mentioned would
go on to make videos about this and I'm
going to read you off some stats here
Brandon Buckingham in 4 days 487 th000
views quick note on him and praise of
Shadow's video he called Brandon
Buckingham a gun tuber first off Brandon
Buckingham is not a gun tuber the lack
of research in there kind of hurts for
guys that have dedicated a whole Persona
to making internet gun content for you
to call someone a gun tuber based off
one video little offensive that one kind
of cuts deep oille 3 days 62,000 views
shoe on head 2 days 819,000 views some
ordinary Gamers mudahar 588,000 views
sensitive Society 88,000 views in 5 days
Tom dark 38,000 views in 3 days Willie
Max show 31,000 views in 4 days more
Pegasus 147,000 views in 5 days glow
black 91,000 views in 5 days X8 86,000
views in 4 days nenor 60,000 views in 5
days gamma 50,000 views in 7 Days X8
again we got 36,000 views on two videos
in 6 days Omni after dark 27,000 views
dumpy 22,000 views and top of gut 22,000
views now these are the ones I just
found going off their most views and
then kind of scrolling down the search
feed in grand total the reaction content
to this video generated
3,776 th000 views now if we go off the
rough adsence calculation that can be
anywhere between 5 to
$133,000 of Revenue off AdSense Al loan
generated for all those creators Andor
of course patreon and merch and all that
stuff could add up behind the back
scenes I don't have access to
guesstimating that but from a YouTuber
that did this hit piece he complained
about a lack of making money his work
alone would go on to make all of these
other YouTubers AdSense and get them
views and get them talked about now in a
weird way from a marketing standpoint he
is getting attention on him but it's a
lot of negative attention so I don't
know if he wants that smoke but there's
that old saying where it's like no
publicity is bad publicity so it could
be working out for him I thought that
was an interesting analysis to see kind
of what resentment and hate can do now
what makes it sting a little bit more is
that in Praise of Shadows removed his
segment on Windon and then took down the
entire video so that 3-hour piece of
work that he worked on spent all this
time doing no longer exists for him to
make money off of people have then
cataloged it and saved it so they have
the evidence of it on the interwebs
which the internet is going to do
internet things now to add even more
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Justice thanks and praise of Shadows for
making the video now why am I so
interested in this topic one that
doesn't concern me well it does concern
my friends I consider some of those guys
very close and near and dear friends two
observations that I find very
fascinating and three there are some
good life takeaways so the observations
I have is a bread tuber a person that
would identify more on the Left End of
the spectrum complains about you know
means of production type thing he
inadvertently makes Mak the people he's
attacking a lot of money I find that
kind of like humorous and ironic and
funny and I just couldn't help but share
that with you guys I kind of like that I
think that's kind of fun it's making me
money too I'm not even involved it's a
hey In Praise of Shadows thanks dog
thanks for making that so another
observation I have is that there's an
importance of recognizing truly bad
people right this guy is lobbying shade
at wendon saying he's a bad person at
one point in his video he says he
shouldn't even be in civilized society
this kid would label all of Appalachia
racist a blanket statement that's not
behavior of a good guy the lack of
research he did calling Brandon
Buckingham out stuff like that using
pictures of his grandpa getting out of
the hospital that's not behavior of a
good guy we can all agree on that right
you can agree I can agree what's
concerning is that he would go on to say
and I think it was like Discord or
patreon whever it was I didn't watch the
entire video because I don't care I
watch the part about Windon that's the
part where I care about right if someone
has different opinion from me hey that's
fine it's it's the internet we all have
different ing opinions what I care about
is when you're attacking people and
using these false allegations and using
these things that aren't bad at all to
try and make people look bad that's
where I start to care I've definitely
experienced that on the internet myself
it's about recognizing Bad actors and
what I also find ironic is for someone
that cares so deeply about stories he
didn't recognize that he was playing a
really good villain as someone that is
trying to do good by means of wrong so
like a Thanos right a good simple marvel
example Thanos wanted to help the
universe out restore its balance by
deleting half of the universe committing
Mass genocide thanos's heart was in the
right spot Thanos wanted to do good but
he was going to use evil to do good
that's like the textbook definition of a
good bad guy right it's an interesting
bad guy in my opinion a bad person that
wants to do good by means of evil and
then the hero has to go and stop him
right that's like an interesting story
how he failed to see that through his
actions is pretty wild for someone that
so closely analyzes film like when I do
a movie breakdown I'm looking for like a
little bit of History a little Gunplay a
little bit of how the plot line kind of
resonates with us these guys look for
like deep subtext meaning it's kind of
wild another thing to real take away is
that this is kind of like a living on
the internet type thing the internet is
a weird volatile space where people
think stuff that matters actually
doesn't like this doesn't truly matter
I'm a grown ass man this type of thing
is not going to affect me whatsoever I
find it rather fascinating is almost
like a little bit of a case study like
please there's a lot of Life to Live off
the internet go touch grass don't live
on Twitter and Reddit it's not great for
your mental health stop it get some help
a big life lesson is that hate and
resentment is very poisonous to your
soul clearly this YouTuber was living
with level of resentment I can't speak
to his heart you know I can't say that
he maybe hated won the level of
resentment it felt like he had towards
him definitely showed but it's just a
life lesson of like when you hold on to
this negativity inside your heart when
you let it sit and fester because maybe
life's not going your way or something
didn't happen you're looking at Windon
apparently is like your Target and you
think oh yeah this guy shouldn't be my
space this should be my space and you
start resenting him and it sits there
and it boils up inside of you then you
act on it look at the consequences of
your actions you had these negative
emotions you were harboring and then you
acted on these negative emotions and
then you couldn't handle the
repercussions you folded you didn't
truly believe in what you were saying
you were governed by the mob another
lesson is don't be governed by the mob
if you have these beliefs that you hold
so true and near and dear to your heart
despite what a great mob from the
outside is saying at you hey you're a
bad person you're a bad person this is
wrong but you know in your heart that
it's true that it's right that it's good
you're not going to fold if a thousand
people show up to some function I'm at
and they're attacking me yelling at me
hey don't drink water water is bad water
won't save you instead drink nothing but
red 40 I would say no that's not that's
not true I'm going to stay hydrated
losers I'm going to stay hydrated so
clearly he's acting from a place of
resentment and he's governed by the mom
these aren't good actors now I do think
this guy could be redeemable I think he
could learn from the error of his ways
but I think what he did was a really bad
idea really bad idea it's definitely not
cool to try and come after someone like
that so I couldn't help but talk about
it I thought it was super fascinating
example there was a lot to take away not
just like the drama the internet drama
but like it's almost like an internet
Parable unfolding before your eyes if
won was talking to his Sunday school and
teaching them he would be like I will
teach you the parable of impraise of
Shadows a man who acted out of spite and
resentment and ruined his YouTube career
it's like a modern day YouTube internet
Parable if Jesus came back he'd preach
it at the sermon on the mount so I had
to share that with you guys I wanted to
quickly give you my thoughts and a good
life lesson takeaway because there is
one there I got nothing else for you
guys as always I'll catch you on the
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