Comments by "Titanium Rain" (@ChucksSEADnDEAD) on "\"YOUR WELCOME\" with Michael Malice #189: Dave Smith" video.

  1. He has a unique way to pronounce a lot of words. Such as saying Roo-siya instead of Ruh-shia when referring to the country.
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  2. Because that business model only works as internet bloodsports. Everyone involved only stands to lose so you can't get high quality debaters. Plus there's too much focus on "clips", a lot of debaters get their popularity from short segments of the full debate that reach a wider audience. So invariably it degenerates into people chasing clout and steering the conversation to become "clipable".
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  3.  @glennmitchell9107  Forget about the revenue. Even if we ignore the money aspect, the thing that drives money is also what gives reach. Even channels that make all their money from outside sources have to play the algorithm game or else they get no exposure. A good example is the Joe Rogan Experience, the clips - and there's a ton of fascinating ones - were what got people to tune in to two/three hour conversations. I don't know if they're all still up there but one thing that made them pop was the feeling that you were going to either hear an amazing tale, hear about an event/topic from an expert, hear something that challenges your world views and make you consider that you've been wrong all along, or just stuff that involved a celebrity or person of interest. Debaters talking over a topic doesn't pop out as much. And to be honest, I don't care about conversations between opposing groups. The divide is too wide, people are using two sets of the same language and talking past each other, and it's only meant for people to cheer for their own side. I already know what side I'm on, so what's in it for me, the audience? Clown on the other side when they lose, and make excuses for the group on my side when they lose?
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  4.  @Essy311  Because gatekeeping is good, actually. And inside jokes are a good way to spot the new guy.
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