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Oneironaut

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6. It's all grifting imo.

Reply to AZJonnie (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 12:05 PM

Jun 1

They’re creating a story to scare the internet-addicted dummies who follow their content, which equals more money and engagement for them. Anger and fear are the best engagement tools.

I refuse to look at Twitter, but, I’m guessing very few people asked or even thought of the most obvious question - how do we know they didn’t just put that stuff there? Lol

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