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[–] Kecessa 83 points 1 month ago (8 children)

Should we really care about that guy's opinion?

[–] [email protected] 214 points 1 month ago (1 children)

He still has the 10th most subscribed channel on Youtube, him endorsing Linux is huge due to the reach he has. His video has 3.2 million views, other content creators are making their reaction videos to his video. You don't have to like him to see how big this is for Linux.

[–] [email protected] 78 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

From what I know, pewdiepie 2025 is nothing like old pewdiepie. Used to review memes, now makes vlogs with his wife and kid while enjoying new life in Japan. Basically retired

[–] Velypso 20 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Has he done any pro gamer moves lately?

[–] [email protected] 46 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I mean, he switched to Linux and has advocated for gamers to do the same. So… Maybe?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago

Hey Lois this is like that one time I said a gamer word flashback to the bridge

[–] [email protected] 62 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This guy has a major following. He could be the next world leader because of brain rotted voters. I have seen kids obsessed this guy, like he could do no wrong. Now those kids are adults. That is pretty difficult to ignore for me.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I'd take him over Trump if those were the choices in an election I had a say in tbh.

Wouldn't take him over someone with experience and sane policies, but definitely better than the MAGA folks.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea 18 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Apparently he's Swedish, so he's ineligible. I have no idea what his policies are.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 month ago

I'm not American either. It was an extremely hypothetical scenario.

[–] Dindonmasker 12 points 1 month ago

At least he reads books and tries to improve himself on the regular XD

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago

generally no, but its healthy for the market to have more linux

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago

We shouldn’t give a shit about any social media influencer or celebrity or whatever’s opinion. Cool that he is promoting the change to Linux. And at least he uses a computer. But yeah, fuck em.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 month ago

Yes, absolutely yes

[–] Lucidlethargy -2 points 1 month ago

No, fuck this guy.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 month ago

If you're a boomer, no