[rd]

It’s funny you lump in MrBeast with the other two. I’ll admit his content is 0 value, but in terms of entertainment, it’s far higher than anything else on the platform. I’d be far more upset at my kids for watching a reaction YouTuber or any influencer, than I would mrbeast.

[tkanarsky]

He's a downright clever guy who knows exactly what he's doing to maximize entertainment value, and, by proxy, clicks and therefore revenue. He was on the Lex Fridman podcast a few weeks back, pretty good listening.

[andrepd]

I absolutely detest those videos, and I have to say I don't understand the appeal at all. It's a combination of of unhinged consumerism and that uncanny fake excitement which is extremely off-putting to me.