Well to comfortably play a role of a Scumbag, like his Scumbag Dad character, you need to understand what makes you a scumbag pretty well and once you know that it's easy to not become one.
He was on a podcast you can find on youtube. It was breakout creator episode 002, he’s a super cool, down to Earth, and interesting guy. He’s had a crazy life and the podcast episode gives lots of insight on him as a person. He talks a lot deeper about the truth of kindness content in the podcast
This was the whole point of Jameela Jamil's character from the Good Place. Does all the good you did truly matter if it all came from a place of selfishness and the desire for attention? The fact that we are seeing this happening in real-time and people falling for it feels truly dystopian.
@@beanieweenow5244 charity in general can be the same, and it existed before this type of content. the show is inspired by these kinds of people, donating/helping out of selfishness. most rich people are like that rn.
As a disabled person, thank you. A lot of us are actually really self conscious of our image and it helps to have control over it, you know? Not suddenly being in a viral video with our faces and mobility aids in full veiw
But we're SOOOO INSPIRING just by existing....🤦🏻♂️ I'm with you I ain't tryna be singled out, I already know I'm fly when I'm rolling around in my wheelchair lol
@@2Slow2Gaf Ha ha aww shucks, thanks. Which reminds me of the informational/educational opportunity to say that with a spinal cord injury my sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems wires are all crossed so my bodies thermoregulation is out of whack and I'm also literally cool with an average body temperature of 97.1 when I'm indoors. 😂🤣😂
It's such a shame how audiences can be blinded by the 4th wall so easily. Also, it's ironic how comedians such as yourself happen to be the only creators I see who actually give serious messages like this every once in a while. Eg. Lewis Spears, FriendlyJordies, Charles Ross, they all at some point have put on their serious face for disclaimers and underlying issues. Anyways, thanks ScubagDad for trying your best to educate the latest generation despite them despite it not working. My eye is even keener now because of this.
I had no idea. Seriously. But this is how our society works nowadays. Unfortunately. And because of the massive invasion of social media in our lives you can't tell which one is true or fake. Thank you for your videos. 👍
Knew there's something fishy about that guy ever since I watched more and more videos of him, it's really sad how everything "kindness" in internet is just them taking advantage of people in need
I agree 100% that these kindness influencers should at least ask permission to post the videos. I think the hidden camera is ok but they should ask the person after if they are willing to let the video be posted and delete it if they want it to be deleted.
It’s so true and what is more astonishing is people don’t care if those “kindness” are fake. They will continue to watch and support those immoral content creators
That last sentence right there- like a home run hitter making contact with the baseball- just the sound of that hammer hitting the nail directly on the head 😚👌🏼
It is a sad state of affairs. Having said that, I pray for these people to get out of their desperate situations. I would never want anyone to get into such a low point where even accepting money from a kindness influencer seems like a relief.
Man I used to think some of those videos were fake and sometimes cringe a bit at the music and that they felt “overly sweet” but I never really realized the root of the problem. Makes me feel like a bit of an idiot but at least I know now. It’s good you’re bringing awareness to this stuff and hopefully people will stop giving those videos as much attention and maybe try to speak out against them as well.
You're the man. Thanks for your great videos, both comic and serious. Also wanna say I respect you for saying your bit and then also realizing when there's a point that you're done with it. Cheers
I understand your point and exhaustion on this point but afaik you are the at least well known if not only source on the critical standpoint of those kind of content creators. So PLEASE NEVER STOP PREACHING. Love and respect to you and your family
The widespread blind & dumb acceptance to this stuff, and the exploitative, sick & clout chasing content that has shown itself in the past few years online more particularly really sucks.. I wish that there was more actual analysis of it because it's festered in many corners of the internet / TikTok. Thank you for raising awareness and discussion on this kind of thing, I don't see that too often done in a fully serious way
there are hundreds of millions of people out there who are uncritically consuming this garbage because they want to feel validated about their worldview. they see kindness content and think "ah, this guy is being nice, my faith in humanity is restored" and they don't need to confront the realities about the world. that people are suffering and no one is stepping in to help unless there's some kind of financial incentive.
And my point is: how is pointing that out more helpful than the people making the kindness content? Yes, they're exploiting people for content to make money but they are actually doing something to help at least. Talking about how it's exploiting people doesn't actually help those people.
Ok lets say jimmy darts and similar people are actually just wanting to get money from this. Even if that was true they ARE helping people in their lowest times. Plus does anybody have any proof that he doesnt ask for permission to publish the video?
I'm absolutely sure that these "kindness" content creators probably boost their own egos with the belief that they are doing only good, not considering that they truly are taking advantage of people at their lowest point. Some words to live by: If you are ready to give, do it with the expectation that there will be nothing to gain.
I remember coming across one of this guy's video and i instantly marked it as 'dont recommend channel' , It really sucks how much the algorithm promotes content like this as well, and it's only going to increase...
One time I was walking in the city with my mother on the way to a concert and these two random dudes came up and started cheering us on or whatever, giving kind words but if I had to guess it was for this content because the of way they acted. It’s not like I’ll ever find the video, but I just remember the awkwardness of these two random dudes coming up to us and giving us high fives and telling us to smile and have a good day. Because a lot of times people don’t just do that on their own.
If you want to be truly kind. Donate to a clothing locker/ food pantry. Most churches or goodwill will happily take your donations and don't generally explore those who are in need for clout. Pay attention to the charities that you donate to. Some aren't as noble as others so it's important to research what happens to your donation. If you can't donate, volunteer. Don't let politics and social pressure get in the way either. Many people I've known would never get near church even if they are in the best position to get your donation to the right people. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Suck up your pride and do what works. Also, don't worry if ur not in a position to donate. You have to help yourself before you can help others.
I always had a problem when someone go on fb or ig live and give do a "good deed" for a homeless person. Like do it out the kindness of your heart, not for gratitude on the internet
I think the biggest thing is that it’s been shown several times that you can give money and food and stuff to people in need without doing this shit the “kindness content” people are doing. Mr. Beast is probably the best example of this. And even when Mr. Beast does use video of people in need, he doesn’t just pocket the money.
Yeah, I hate being put online and being filmed. Generally assumed most of those people at least had a visible camera, but a hidden camera feels so much worse to me.
Sir you are a beacon of morality and one of the only things keeping me from losing all faith in UA-cam as a whole. Thank you so much for not only being a silly funny fella, but for actively keeping people aware of how awful these things are. I wish to be as analytical as you one day and be able to cut through the bullshit with as much ease. Hope you're having a great day hey do you mind moving your car real quick? are ya having a good day? first 10 people to stand in a bukake circle and say nothing get $1000000000000000
I really appreciate the work you're doing and almost consider it a social service to the community. Airing these people out will at least hopefully slow the momentum for this dehumanzing trend.
I think the worst part about them is the amount of people that buy into it I really can’t tell how many people commenting on those types of videos are bots or if they’re straight up just extremely naive people it’s insane that people DONATE to those people they’re PROFITING off theirs viewers that think they’re helping people!!!!
YES! I keep bumping into kindness stuff and I want to speak up about it but I always get the conflict of 'But- technically they did help someone- and the comments are all about love and such'. It feels weird, because it's basically low scale Mr.Beast content but with Mr.Beast I can kinda wave it off a little bit because the people are fully aware of them being filmed and it's usually on a larger scale. (Although, I still don't really like Mr.Beasts stuff, but I'm not morally super opposed to it.)
The idea of people minding their own business in public only for them to be recorded without their knowledge and consent is ridiculous enough... but then to be posted online for millions of random strangers to see is about as dystopian as it gets. Thanks for confronting people like this!
I guess the only kindness content I believe in is that one dude who buys their food/sales for 1000 dollars and gives the food for free. It helps them have free market and have great sales in that one time he did
People tag you because we like and trust your opinion. We genuinely find you too be a source of wisdom and truth. You really kind of are the internet's Dad.
for the parking lot one i you talked about they try to find the most pathethic lives to help them, isent that good still? like they are helping people in need yea their doing it for content but the more desprate or bad situtation the person is in the more they need it
in germany those content "creators" habe it tough its illegal to film anyone without the person agreeing first (unless its a public figure) things like "its a public space, so i can film you" dont work in germany even if iam in a background in a video for a fraction of a second i can sue you and things like "i ask the manager of a super market and then its ok" no its not.. the manager cant give consent in the name of the costumers
… I live in Chicago. I was at a gas station. A guy literally came up to me and asked for a dollar for bus fair. Since (I only have cash app) he said that was okay. Then we gave me his girlfriends cash app! Then literally someone with a grey hoodie was slowly walking towards me with a the camera on the whole time… then that was it. It ended. The guy walked off and then screamed a lady’s name (as if he was controlling her? Not sure) anyways. If that was kindness content some of these people really need to get their stuff together.
Thank God there are sending people like you There's so many of these titles of 'trends' and people are deemed into it not even understanding why they do it
Just Knate is the only one I support. People he helps knows about the camera and the people talk straight to the camera, often setting up go fund me and trying to get people out of the homeless cycle
Counterpoint: I'm feeling pretty sad and pathetic myself on a lot of days lately and would be completely fine with being exploited for content if it meant I was getting money or help etc. I completely agree with what Scumbag is saying but just like assuming someone is pathetic so it's fine to use them for kindness content can be seen as wrong so can assuming people that need help are too proud to be used for kindness content. If you feel like you've been f*cked over and exploited again and again in life then maybe you'd see getting used for kindness content as not so bad because at least you get something out of it and the intentions aren't as sinister as in other situations. Asking "can I use you for content?' beforehand would kinda ruin genuine responses and people would probably be too proud to admit needing help or wary it's a scam most times if you asked them directly. Ask yourself the simple question: is pointing out helping people in need for content is being exploitative helping those people more or less than the kindness content creators exploiting them? Not long ago I realised I was watching some content going "look at this asshole helping homeless people just for follows and likes" while I don't actually do anything to help homeless people etc myself. I don't really like 'kindness content' at all but at least they're doing something to help and pointing out the shortcomings of kindness content doesn't do much.
Can you please give us your quick thoughts on those videos where people intentionally cook things wrong to bait people into commenting, its extremely manipulative and im scared someone won't understand that these are made for clicks and get sick or die because they tried it at home.
Admittingly I did fall for these videos and I feel so dumb for believing them, so thank you for educating me on fakers, I guess I just couldn't believe people would fake this stuff for clout.
If he was using his own personally earned money to bless these people maybe I wouldn't have as much of an issue with it because then the kindness seems pretty sincere and genuine, but the fact that he's using their tragedy and suffering to make that money both for them and to advance his own online brand is some kinda exploitative ngl.
I think this content is fine just because people benefit from them. It doesn't really matter if the donaters aren't good people or are doing it for clout because real struggling people are getting help in the end, I believe it overall sends a positive message because most people don't read through the lines anyway. As for Jimmy darts at least I'm pretty sure he lets them know he's recording after because they usually agree to a dance at the end, maybe some of them get inclined to just agree because they got $500 but overall it's not that big of a deal. Like you're on the internet for a bunch of random people to see who will probably forget about you soon after, I don't really think that would affect their life negatively in any way, they got a free $500. In the end it's just a win win no matter the motives because the videos pay for themselves which just enables more videos to be made.
The only thing I would say is that Mdmotivator actually gives kids the chance to meet their favorite athletes whenever they are given tickets which is life changing for them
But the situations aren’t candid. I don’t give a shit if people introduce kids to athletes. I dislike the disingenuous presentation. Why lie to the audience and convince us you just randomly found the kid?
not that its right but i think travis doodles is the best in this genre he does not seem to fake stuff and people seem genuinely happy in most of his videos. someone for sure need to do an exposure video on all these creators tho
Luckily in Germany we have the right to have the control over any picture taken of us, so somebody filming you without consent would actually be a crime...
For a guy who markets himself as a scumbag, you're quite the opposite, boss
@peter.johnson Oh! It's Wiscat's "Human Stranger" from the JRPG OMORI.
Well his name is supposed to be ironic
@@Dunger974 it's not ironic, it's the name of the original content he made where he plays the character Scumbag Dad.
@@JesterQueenAnne you’re right
Well to comfortably play a role of a Scumbag, like his Scumbag Dad character, you need to understand what makes you a scumbag pretty well and once you know that it's easy to not become one.
Okay, dude you actually have a lot of wisdom when you’re actually being serious.
But, the Scumbag Dad is also an amazing character that we love playing with each time!! 😂❤
I mean, his satire videos showcase a lot of his wisdom if you know the context of what he was currently satirizing.
He was on a podcast you can find on youtube. It was breakout creator episode 002, he’s a super cool, down to Earth, and interesting guy. He’s had a crazy life and the podcast episode gives lots of insight on him as a person. He talks a lot deeper about the truth of kindness content in the podcast
Bro thought he was stupid😂
@@FreePalestine07462 excuse me?
You really are not a scumbag. Thanks for being the best dad ever.
lmfao wth you doing here? Are you going to start kindness content now too?
I said before that he's the dad every kid needs.
@@toragic3432haha vtuber= bad
This was the whole point of Jameela Jamil's character from the Good Place. Does all the good you did truly matter if it all came from a place of selfishness and the desire for attention? The fact that we are seeing this happening in real-time and people falling for it feels truly dystopian.
so true
Love that show, great example 👍
The good place was such a good show people decided to play it out irl bruh
@@beanieweenow5244 charity in general can be the same, and it existed before this type of content. the show is inspired by these kinds of people, donating/helping out of selfishness. most rich people are like that rn.
Ethically,it depends on your philosophy. Physically, your motivations matter less, unless you are doing something for actively malicious reasons.
As a disabled person, thank you. A lot of us are actually really self conscious of our image and it helps to have control over it, you know? Not suddenly being in a viral video with our faces and mobility aids in full veiw
But we're SOOOO INSPIRING just by existing....🤦🏻♂️ I'm with you I ain't tryna be singled out, I already know I'm fly when I'm rolling around in my wheelchair lol
@@NerfunkalI’m not disabled but I 100% agree with u Man U seem cool lol
@@2Slow2Gaf Ha ha aww shucks, thanks.
Which reminds me of the informational/educational opportunity to say that with a spinal cord injury my sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems wires are all crossed so my bodies thermoregulation is out of whack and I'm also literally cool with an average body temperature of 97.1 when I'm indoors. 😂🤣😂
@@Nerfunkal 😂
Spread your knowledge king 👑
The real scumbags were the kindness UA-camrs we met along the way.
This is the best “the real… we met along the way” comment I’ve ever seen.
It's such a shame how audiences can be blinded by the 4th wall so easily. Also, it's ironic how comedians such as yourself happen to be the only creators I see who actually give serious messages like this every once in a while. Eg. Lewis Spears, FriendlyJordies, Charles Ross, they all at some point have put on their serious face for disclaimers and underlying issues. Anyways, thanks ScubagDad for trying your best to educate the latest generation despite them despite it not working. My eye is even keener now because of this.
He may be a scumbag father, but he's got a heart
Scumbag dad is the best thanks for posting amazing content Every day
I had no idea. Seriously. But this is how our society works nowadays. Unfortunately. And because of the massive invasion of social media in our lives you can't tell which one is true or fake. Thank you for your videos. 👍
"Bartender. I need an Angel Shot!"-" For that guy over there using using unbeknownst people for his content."
Thank you for shedding some light on the madness behind the scenes.
Honestly have loved this mini series, keep up the work, pops.
i love when you make serious content. not just the kindness or watch things, just like random bits and pieces!
Knew there's something fishy about that guy ever since I watched more and more videos of him, it's really sad how everything "kindness" in internet is just them taking advantage of people in need
thank you for getting people to be more skeptical about kindness content
Even after this, their audience will still call him a "hater" smh
I agree 100% that these kindness influencers should at least ask permission to post the videos. I think the hidden camera is ok but they should ask the person after if they are willing to let the video be posted and delete it if they want it to be deleted.
Honestly the only one I respect is that guy who cooks people their favorite food
It’s so true and what is more astonishing is people don’t care if those “kindness” are fake. They will continue to watch and support those immoral content creators
That last sentence right there- like a home run hitter making contact with the baseball- just the sound of that hammer hitting the nail directly on the head 😚👌🏼
It is a sad state of affairs. Having said that, I pray for these people to get out of their desperate situations. I would never want anyone to get into such a low point where even accepting money from a kindness influencer seems like a relief.
We need new laws for filming people in public without consent. How do we do this?
Man I used to think some of those videos were fake and sometimes cringe a bit at the music and that they felt “overly sweet” but I never really realized the root of the problem. Makes me feel like a bit of an idiot but at least I know now. It’s good you’re bringing awareness to this stuff and hopefully people will stop giving those videos as much attention and maybe try to speak out against them as well.
More serious videos please you’re the most interesting person I’ve ever seen in my life I would listen to you read the phone book
You're the man. Thanks for your great videos, both comic and serious. Also wanna say I respect you for saying your bit and then also realizing when there's a point that you're done with it. Cheers
He must be protected at all cost.
I understand your point and exhaustion on this point but afaik you are the at least well known if not only source on the critical standpoint of those kind of content creators. So PLEASE NEVER STOP PREACHING. Love and respect to you and your family
The widespread blind & dumb acceptance to this stuff, and the exploitative, sick & clout chasing content that has shown itself in the past few years online more particularly really sucks.. I wish that there was more actual analysis of it because it's festered in many corners of the internet / TikTok. Thank you for raising awareness and discussion on this kind of thing, I don't see that too often done in a fully serious way
you're so smart and actually nice when you're being for real brad, i love you man
there are hundreds of millions of people out there who are uncritically consuming this garbage because they want to feel validated about their worldview. they see kindness content and think "ah, this guy is being nice, my faith in humanity is restored" and they don't need to confront the realities about the world. that people are suffering and no one is stepping in to help unless there's some kind of financial incentive.
And my point is: how is pointing that out more helpful than the people making the kindness content? Yes, they're exploiting people for content to make money but they are actually doing something to help at least. Talking about how it's exploiting people doesn't actually help those people.
Ok lets say jimmy darts and similar people are actually just wanting to get money from this. Even if that was true they ARE helping people in their lowest times. Plus does anybody have any proof that he doesnt ask for permission to publish the video?
I'm absolutely sure that these "kindness" content creators probably boost their own egos with the belief that they are doing only good, not considering that they truly are taking advantage of people at their lowest point. Some words to live by: If you are ready to give, do it with the expectation that there will be nothing to gain.
Bro. I hate all that fake shit. Appreciate you calling it out. Also I'm pretty sure filming a minot without parental consent is illegal.
Holy shit, so incredibly well said
This is so true, like, really kind people aren’t going and recording it, like, just do it without recording, that’s where real legends are
Scumbag Dad is literally the best creator on the internet. Glad I found him
Thank you for speaking these facts
I remember coming across one of this guy's video and i instantly marked it as 'dont recommend channel' ,
It really sucks how much the algorithm promotes content like this as well, and it's only going to increase...
One time I was walking in the city with my mother on the way to a concert and these two random dudes came up and started cheering us on or whatever, giving kind words but if I had to guess it was for this content because the of way they acted. It’s not like I’ll ever find the video, but I just remember the awkwardness of these two random dudes coming up to us and giving us high fives and telling us to smile and have a good day. Because a lot of times people don’t just do that on their own.
If you want to be truly kind. Donate to a clothing locker/ food pantry. Most churches or goodwill will happily take your donations and don't generally explore those who are in need for clout. Pay attention to the charities that you donate to. Some aren't as noble as others so it's important to research what happens to your donation. If you can't donate, volunteer. Don't let politics and social pressure get in the way either. Many people I've known would never get near church even if they are in the best position to get your donation to the right people. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Suck up your pride and do what works. Also, don't worry if ur not in a position to donate. You have to help yourself before you can help others.
Bro you are the best. Mad respect ❤
i love this
this is why your parodies are the best, you make fun of these clowns
Don't be done with kindness content! This was illuminating haha..
Broo he is full of wisdom
He is not a scumbag dad. He is the internet’s dad.
I love this stuff. You’re amazing. Really needed to be said.
I always had a problem when someone go on fb or ig live and give do a "good deed" for a homeless person. Like do it out the kindness of your heart, not for gratitude on the internet
I think the biggest thing is that it’s been shown several times that you can give money and food and stuff to people in need without doing this shit the “kindness content” people are doing. Mr. Beast is probably the best example of this. And even when Mr. Beast does use video of people in need, he doesn’t just pocket the money.
Don’t let it tear you apart brotha ❤
Not me @scumbagdad I love your content and you changed my perspective on kindness content.
Yeah, I hate being put online and being filmed. Generally assumed most of those people at least had a visible camera, but a hidden camera feels so much worse to me.
It's like they have a Radar that only detects unfortunate people
Is this referring to early Mr. Beast? Hahaha nailed it
Thank you dad for putting this into perspective, let’s break the matrix
Sir you are a beacon of morality and one of the only things keeping me from losing all faith in UA-cam as a whole. Thank you so much for not only being a silly funny fella, but for actively keeping people aware of how awful these things are. I wish to be as analytical as you one day and be able to cut through the bullshit with as much ease. Hope you're having a great day hey do you mind moving your car real quick? are ya having a good day? first 10 people to stand in a bukake circle and say nothing get $1000000000000000
I really appreciate the work you're doing and almost consider it a social service to the community. Airing these people out will at least hopefully slow the momentum for this dehumanzing trend.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out your an orthodontist from a podcast. On your site I see your from Iowa. I've never been there.
I think the worst part about them is the amount of people that buy into it I really can’t tell how many people commenting on those types of videos are bots or if they’re straight up just extremely naive people it’s insane that people DONATE to those people they’re PROFITING off theirs viewers that think they’re helping people!!!!
He is somehow the funny side of you and the most reasonable side of you at the same time
Thank you for this. I always comment on MDMotivator that it’s fake and weird but I just get called a hater and get ratio’d to hell
I have said for a while if they were serious about helping people they'd do the same thing but with the cameras off.
YES!
I keep bumping into kindness stuff and I want to speak up about it but I always get the conflict of 'But- technically they did help someone- and the comments are all about love and such'. It feels weird, because it's basically low scale Mr.Beast content but with Mr.Beast I can kinda wave it off a little bit because the people are fully aware of them being filmed and it's usually on a larger scale. (Although, I still don't really like Mr.Beasts stuff, but I'm not morally super opposed to it.)
You know it's serious when nobody is sniffing the table for no reason.
The idea of people minding their own business in public only for them to be recorded without their knowledge and consent is ridiculous enough... but then to be posted online for millions of random strangers to see is about as dystopian as it gets. Thanks for confronting people like this!
I guess the only kindness content I believe in is that one dude who buys their food/sales for 1000 dollars and gives the food for free. It helps them have free market and have great sales in that one time he did
I tried to remember the dude lol. It's juixxe
Great, and still simple explanation of this rot inside trend
People tag you because we like and trust your opinion. We genuinely find you too be a source of wisdom and truth. You really kind of are the internet's Dad.
for the parking lot one i you talked about they try to find the most pathethic lives to help them, isent that good still? like they are helping people in need yea their doing it for content but the more desprate or bad situtation the person is in the more they need it
Being in public, A camera is completely kosher.
You are doing a good job. Thank you father
in germany those content "creators" habe it tough
its illegal to film anyone without the person agreeing first
(unless its a public figure)
things like "its a public space, so i can film you" dont work in germany
even if iam in a background in a video for a fraction of a second i can sue you
and things like "i ask the manager of a super market and then its ok"
no its not.. the manager cant give consent in the name of the costumers
I've always feel weird watching kindness content since it feels like it just encouraged asking poor people to do silly challenge for money.
Please don't stop calling out BS though, comedically or otherwise, that's why I watch your channel
You’re 100 precent right. It’s disgusting, and these type of videos have been around for awhile.
The dude whos probably living in his car has reason to be terrified of a scam too.
Probably terrified that he was being targeted by a nutter
… I live in Chicago. I was at a gas station. A guy literally came up to me and asked for a dollar for bus fair. Since (I only have cash app) he said that was okay. Then we gave me his girlfriends cash app! Then literally someone with a grey hoodie was slowly walking towards me with a the camera on the whole time… then that was it. It ended. The guy walked off and then screamed a lady’s name (as if he was controlling her? Not sure) anyways. If that was kindness content some of these people really need to get their stuff together.
Unrelated but, I love the pajama fit, dad.
Thank God there are sending people like you
There's so many of these titles of 'trends' and people are deemed into it not even understanding why they do it
Just Knate is the only one I support. People he helps knows about the camera and the people talk straight to the camera, often setting up go fund me and trying to get people out of the homeless cycle
Counterpoint: I'm feeling pretty sad and pathetic myself on a lot of days lately and would be completely fine with being exploited for content if it meant I was getting money or help etc.
I completely agree with what Scumbag is saying but just like assuming someone is pathetic so it's fine to use them for kindness content can be seen as wrong so can assuming people that need help are too proud to be used for kindness content. If you feel like you've been f*cked over and exploited again and again in life then maybe you'd see getting used for kindness content as not so bad because at least you get something out of it and the intentions aren't as sinister as in other situations.
Asking "can I use you for content?' beforehand would kinda ruin genuine responses and people would probably be too proud to admit needing help or wary it's a scam most times if you asked them directly.
Ask yourself the simple question: is pointing out helping people in need for content is being exploitative helping those people more or less than the kindness content creators exploiting them? Not long ago I realised I was watching some content going "look at this asshole helping homeless people just for follows and likes" while I don't actually do anything to help homeless people etc myself.
I don't really like 'kindness content' at all but at least they're doing something to help and pointing out the shortcomings of kindness content doesn't do much.
Can you please give us your quick thoughts on those videos where people intentionally cook things wrong to bait people into commenting, its extremely manipulative and im scared someone won't understand that these are made for clicks and get sick or die because they tried it at home.
Dumb but not inherently harmful.
thank you for your content it is so freakin funny.
Media literacy is more important then ever!
Reminds me of the freak show episode of South Park
Admittingly I did fall for these videos and I feel so dumb for believing them, so thank you for educating me on fakers, I guess I just couldn't believe people would fake this stuff for clout.
thank you for your intelligent words mr. bag
His son wanted to appear but his Goth girlfriend has him a bit chained up at the moment.
I ❤ the serious version of scumbag dad!!! U don't c it very often 😢
Filming people in public should be legal
Secretly filming people anywhere should be illegal
Thoughts?
A friend told me about doing this and i started watching the videos . I was like this crap gotta be staged and seems douchy
If he was using his own personally earned money to bless these people maybe I wouldn't have as much of an issue with it because then the kindness seems pretty sincere and genuine, but the fact that he's using their tragedy and suffering to make that money both for them and to advance his own online brand is some kinda exploitative ngl.
I think this content is fine just because people benefit from them. It doesn't really matter if the donaters aren't good people or are doing it for clout because real struggling people are getting help in the end, I believe it overall sends a positive message because most people don't read through the lines anyway. As for Jimmy darts at least I'm pretty sure he lets them know he's recording after because they usually agree to a dance at the end, maybe some of them get inclined to just agree because they got $500 but overall it's not that big of a deal. Like you're on the internet for a bunch of random people to see who will probably forget about you soon after, I don't really think that would affect their life negatively in any way, they got a free $500. In the end it's just a win win no matter the motives because the videos pay for themselves which just enables more videos to be made.
The world is rather fucked up ..
The only thing I would say is that Mdmotivator actually gives kids the chance to meet their favorite athletes whenever they are given tickets which is life changing for them
But the situations aren’t candid. I don’t give a shit if people introduce kids to athletes. I dislike the disingenuous presentation. Why lie to the audience and convince us you just randomly found the kid?
I like people who don’t fake crazy people fucking with the social experience.
- some guys thaw nawt eh purcha
not that its right but i think travis doodles is the best in this genre he does not seem to fake stuff and people seem genuinely happy in most of his videos. someone for sure need to do an exposure video on all these creators tho
Luckily in Germany we have the right to have the control over any picture taken of us, so somebody filming you without consent would actually be a crime...
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Simply put, if you publicize yourself giving charity, your motives are questionable.