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To illustrate his points, Roman references other creators, particularly fellow YouTuber LA86, who has also noted his decline post the 2025 election. Roman conveys that while sensationalist and “rage bait” content appears to thrive on the platform - generating higher view counts - meaningful discussions surrounding crucial issues like governmental propaganda and immigrant experiences seem to be overshadowed.
He laments his disdain for creating clickbait titles or misleading content to secure views, wanting instead to create authentic material that provides real commentary on significant issues.
Economic Pressures of Content Creation