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[–] 11 points 3 months ago (22 children)

If the people are doing it voluntarily, and the minor(s) have parental consent, I don't see the issue. I doubt they have no way to leave early.

Now, it may be problematic from a societal standpoint, that people want to do such a thing because they don't make enough money.

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  • [–] 40 points 3 months ago (10 children)

    I feel like there are various pieces of cinema pointing out why this is very fucking problematic

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  • [–] 11 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    Hunger games. I remember a Youtuber predicting Mr Beast will end up organizing some Hunger games!

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  • [–] 16 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    Some dude who agreed to one of these extended challenges released a video exposing the behind the scenes abuse they do to get you to stay as long as possible so they get more content from you. Their whole investment of time and hype isn’t worth it if you leave after a few days like you’re tempted to. It was pretty disturbing, I believe it’s still on YouTube.

    The only set ups that aren’t as abusive imo are the ones that can only last so long and are in public. I believe one was whoever keeps their hand on the car the longest wins the car. That one is pretty harmless with a decent pay off.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    if you can remember the name of the video or channel, I'd like to give it a wat h

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  • [–] 16 points 3 months ago

    That's precisely the point of the proplem: he exploits misery and dreams of wealth in a society that by design creates misery and glorifies money.

    Imagine someone neeeding the money to save an ill relative. Would you still call it"voluntarily"?

    And all those kids who dream of getting rich by suffering on video, what kind of value is that promoting?

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