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[–] FlyingSquid 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Unfortunately, it spent a long time on Netflix's top 10.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Well, that's just advertising space. I'm glad no one I know has mentioned it.

[–] solidgrue -4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

It's good entertainment. Don't short yourself, and just watch it (edit: critically) as a travel vlog.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Eh, I'd rather give my time (and view) to actual travel vlogs if that's what I want to watch. I don't need conspiracy theory overlayed on top.

[–] solidgrue 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago

Same. I'm not putting you down or anything. Cheers!

[–] FlyingSquid 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Travel vlogs shouldn't be a combination of whining and lies.

[–] solidgrue 3 points 6 days ago

I consider it debate practice, like verbal shadowboxing. He's throwing the punches, and I need to parry them. It's fun!

Then you get to compare notes with the debunking vireos and yell at those viewings about what they missed.