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[–] NocturnalEngineer 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'd imagine it's always been there, but their fame gave them access to a devoted fanbase willing to do anything for them.

And then things just devolve...

[–] Duamerthrax 1 points 12 hours ago

Probably caused a feedback loop. He could have grown out of being a douche, but his audience was built on him being a douche and fed that behavior.

So many of these early youtubers gave me bad vibes turned into shitheels later on doesn't surprise me.