Remember that Dave Cullen suddenly decided that it was worth going back to Trek, and it had nothing at all to do with the fact that Paramount treated him well and gave him advance access to the first episodes. How many idiots followed him and dropped the cash for Paramount+?
I thought they could not be trusted and, well, looks like I'm unfortunately right again.
It's one of the reasons I unsubbed and stopped trusting Nerdrotic, Critical Drinker, Az, and the rest of that culture war sphere. They're entertaining right wing normies, which is why I watched them for so long, and for being right wing normies, it seemed like they had some self respect, principles, and were trustworthy. However, that illusion was quickly shattered when they ALL started shilling for Picard season 3, at the exact same time, after years of justifiably shitting on what the entire franchise had turned into.
There was a Critical Drinker live stream, several months ago, where Dave Cullen and one other right wing normie pundit (can't remember the name) were thoroughly shitting on all Star Trek fans if they refused to watch Picard Season 3. It was unfair, hypocritical, and really off putting.
I've always loathed Nerdrotic and pretty much anyone that is an adult, especially a middle aged "man", who makes videos in a room surrounded by goy toys. He also pinged my sonar as an (((inconspicuous fellow scifi geek))) from the first time I saw him.
I did like Critical Drinker for a while, until I realized that like all of the rest of the "acceptable" supposedly right wing/non-woke youtubers: he nose exactly the topic and group to stay far away from. Just like all the others, he feigns ignorance/confusion at the state of hollywood like it's just poor decisions made by individuals working without coordination instead of intentional destruction of all properties that had some decent message or displayed actual virtue & inspiration. And even when he does stray towards acknowledging coordinated effort, it's in a manner meant to lead the viewer away from the actual culprits.
And as you said, it's very suspicious that every single one of them loved Picard season 3. They are all pied pipers who are happy to cash out acting as controlled opposition and endlessly rehashing the same talking points. If they had the balls to actually confront the real issues and source of the problem in entertainment: their platform would disintegrate overnight.
I've always loathed Nerdrotic and pretty much anyone that is an adult, especially a middle aged "man", who makes videos in a room surrounded by goy toys. He also pinged my sonar as an (((inconspicuous fellow scifi geek))) from the first time I saw him
I gave him a mild pass because of what he'd collect running a comic book store, and that I don't require all hobbies to be 100% productive. We're all allowed a little leeway. However, it's definitely a warning sign, and a huge red flag for anyone wanting to avoid needless consumption.
Just like all the others, he feigns ignorance/confusion at the state of hollywood like it's just poor decisions made by individuals working without coordination instead of intentional destruction of all properties that had some decent message or displayed actual virtue & inspiration. And even when he does stray towards acknowledging coordinated effort, it's in a manner meant to lead the viewer away from the actual culprits.
Yeah, that was another big reason I unsubbed and stopped watching all of them.
While I don't need to agree with someone 100% to appreciate some of their opinions, it became a bridge too far. They all attributed the modern state of the world to greed and incompetence, and not what it actually is: malice. They have example after example after example, of directed and repeated """mistakes""", all to achieve the exact same thing, all being done by the same people, all targeting the same people, and they somehow still can't figure it out, or have the guts to speak the truth. In either case, they can't be trusted. It got to the point that they avoided talking about certain things, to such an obvious extent, I could only surmise it was because they didn't want the gravy train to stop, for fear of getting censored or banned and having to move to a smaller platform, and making less money.
I cancelled cable many years ago because it was worthless and damaging, to my time and money. I have no qualms about doing the same to anything or anyone else. The only reason I stuck around that sphere as long as I did was because they discussed the culture war stuff, things I liked when I was a kid and didn't know better, things which are being further corrupted and displayed to the public as demoralization, which those "right wing" normies can't seem to understand.
I hear you. I too don't need to fully agree with someone to appreciate them or get along with them...because frankly that just isn't going to happen in the real world. Not today, anyway. I'm happy if people are somewhat onboard with about 25% of what I believe... for most normies the opinions we hold are a bridge too far, but only because they fear to peer into the darkness that we have seen. And they should be scared; what we have seen is terrifying. Doesn't change the fact that any man of honor & integrity has a duty to do exactly that, but I digress.
I cancelled my cable several years ago too, and tangentially to what you are talking about I've lost more than a few relationships over the years that were deeply important to me. Some I cut off, even more cut me off. Especially during the (((pandemic))) where a lot of people showed their true character, for good or ill. Some are still "friends" but I will never trust them again. Point being: I've gotten quite comfortable with walking away from people that once mattered, so walking away from some shabbos goy profiteer "entertainer" pretending to be based means nothing to me.
And just so this post doesn't end on a sour note or end overly negative, I've also been pleasantly surprised to find some people that I misjudged display far more character than I thought they had. Not nearly as common as the above, but then I've always valued quality over quantity. In things, ideas, and people.
Remember that Dave Cullen suddenly decided that it was worth going back to Trek, and it had nothing at all to do with the fact that Paramount treated him well and gave him advance access to the first episodes. How many idiots followed him and dropped the cash for Paramount+?
I thought they could not be trusted and, well, looks like I'm unfortunately right again.
It's one of the reasons I unsubbed and stopped trusting Nerdrotic, Critical Drinker, Az, and the rest of that culture war sphere. They're entertaining right wing normies, which is why I watched them for so long, and for being right wing normies, it seemed like they had some self respect, principles, and were trustworthy. However, that illusion was quickly shattered when they ALL started shilling for Picard season 3, at the exact same time, after years of justifiably shitting on what the entire franchise had turned into.
There was a Critical Drinker live stream, several months ago, where Dave Cullen and one other right wing normie pundit (can't remember the name) were thoroughly shitting on all Star Trek fans if they refused to watch Picard Season 3. It was unfair, hypocritical, and really off putting.
I've always loathed Nerdrotic and pretty much anyone that is an adult, especially a middle aged "man", who makes videos in a room surrounded by goy toys. He also pinged my sonar as an (((inconspicuous fellow scifi geek))) from the first time I saw him.
I did like Critical Drinker for a while, until I realized that like all of the rest of the "acceptable" supposedly right wing/non-woke youtubers: he nose exactly the topic and group to stay far away from. Just like all the others, he feigns ignorance/confusion at the state of hollywood like it's just poor decisions made by individuals working without coordination instead of intentional destruction of all properties that had some decent message or displayed actual virtue & inspiration. And even when he does stray towards acknowledging coordinated effort, it's in a manner meant to lead the viewer away from the actual culprits.
And as you said, it's very suspicious that every single one of them loved Picard season 3. They are all pied pipers who are happy to cash out acting as controlled opposition and endlessly rehashing the same talking points. If they had the balls to actually confront the real issues and source of the problem in entertainment: their platform would disintegrate overnight.
I gave him a mild pass because of what he'd collect running a comic book store, and that I don't require all hobbies to be 100% productive. We're all allowed a little leeway. However, it's definitely a warning sign, and a huge red flag for anyone wanting to avoid needless consumption.
Yeah, that was another big reason I unsubbed and stopped watching all of them. While I don't need to agree with someone 100% to appreciate some of their opinions, it became a bridge too far. They all attributed the modern state of the world to greed and incompetence, and not what it actually is: malice. They have example after example after example, of directed and repeated """mistakes""", all to achieve the exact same thing, all being done by the same people, all targeting the same people, and they somehow still can't figure it out, or have the guts to speak the truth. In either case, they can't be trusted. It got to the point that they avoided talking about certain things, to such an obvious extent, I could only surmise it was because they didn't want the gravy train to stop, for fear of getting censored or banned and having to move to a smaller platform, and making less money.
I cancelled cable many years ago because it was worthless and damaging, to my time and money. I have no qualms about doing the same to anything or anyone else. The only reason I stuck around that sphere as long as I did was because they discussed the culture war stuff, things I liked when I was a kid and didn't know better, things which are being further corrupted and displayed to the public as demoralization, which those "right wing" normies can't seem to understand.
I hear you. I too don't need to fully agree with someone to appreciate them or get along with them...because frankly that just isn't going to happen in the real world. Not today, anyway. I'm happy if people are somewhat onboard with about 25% of what I believe... for most normies the opinions we hold are a bridge too far, but only because they fear to peer into the darkness that we have seen. And they should be scared; what we have seen is terrifying. Doesn't change the fact that any man of honor & integrity has a duty to do exactly that, but I digress.
I cancelled my cable several years ago too, and tangentially to what you are talking about I've lost more than a few relationships over the years that were deeply important to me. Some I cut off, even more cut me off. Especially during the (((pandemic))) where a lot of people showed their true character, for good or ill. Some are still "friends" but I will never trust them again. Point being: I've gotten quite comfortable with walking away from people that once mattered, so walking away from some shabbos goy profiteer "entertainer" pretending to be based means nothing to me.
And just so this post doesn't end on a sour note or end overly negative, I've also been pleasantly surprised to find some people that I misjudged display far more character than I thought they had. Not nearly as common as the above, but then I've always valued quality over quantity. In things, ideas, and people.