MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube

Re:MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube by NoPicklez on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @06:03AM (#36307933)

Firstly, it is debatable as to whether there is anything truly altruistic. For MOST acts aren't truly altruistic but that doesn't stop us from doing good things or being seen to be a good person.

Of course there is an element of business, otherwise he wouldn't be able to make these videos in the first place if people didn't agree to be filmed. The difference here is that being on camera is a small price to pay than the price of bringing your own eyesight back, something these people cannot afford.

The ability to do these treatments doesn't come out of thin air.

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Re:MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube by bsaul on Wednesday June 14, 2023 @05:05PM (#36332643)

Would be able to tell that to someone ?

I know i wouldn't, i would just feel like shit. Because it is shity.

I'd rather have him keep doing silly video and dedicate 10% of his revenues to non-profit, period, no filming, totally anonymously.

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Re:MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube by NoPicklez on Friday June 16, 2023 @02:33AM (#36352327)

people are blowing this out of proportion.

How is this any different to people being filmed on a game show where they can win millions of dollars if they answer questions correctly or complete challenges in a specific time on national television. Those shows generate revenue by people watching them in the hope that people win against all odds or revel in the fact that they missed out on national television.

The difference here, is that this guy is doing it on Youtube and has a much larger impact on individuals lives.

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