These threads are exhausting, for real.
Just close the thread and ban the channel on Era, because if every single time a video gets posted the thread gets derailed and people are jumped over for saying they still enjoy the videos, then what's the point? It just becomes a bunch of users pointing fingers at one another. Don't pretend it fosters discussion of any kind, just say "these people are shitty" and lock the thread. There's nothing gained from keeping it open. People have made their argument about the shittiness of the shoutouts ad nauseam.
If you're finding it exhausting, then take a step back.
Personally, I find it interesting that there are issues with some material I consume.
I love Dunkey's content and had no idea he had said/done some problematic stuff. Now I'm curious/cautious about what of his I'm sharing.
I occasionally enjoy GF reviews, but had no idea who JonTron or Nakey-fucking-Jakey were. Now I'm careful about GF, and still have zero interest in expanding my consumption sphere to those other two personalities (because after some research, they seem at best not worth my time and at worst, total shits).
These threads help me, because it's healthy to be wary of what you expose yourself (and others) to. It's important to be mindful of
what you can't say.
You can think whatever you like, but when you start saying/doing stuff in front of thousands of people, your actions are open to criticism. You can't just hide behind "entertainment".
Of course, as others have said, you're still free to enjoy the content. But if the thread is locked immediately then it sends a bad message about what sort of discussion should be curbed. If you are that fond of them, start up an OT and steer the conversation, but don't expect all detractors to stay away or stay quiet. That's simply the nature of online forums. Just gotta keep yourself focused on what you believe and maintain a comfortable distance/discourse with others.
