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Sep 20, 2025 Delve into the latest trends in deplatforming and cancellation attempts targeting online creators. Discover how the Proud Boys, under Enrique Tarrio, are leveraging social media to pressure critics' employers and advertisers. Controversy arises as Hasan critiques the framing of recent articles and exposes the ties to larger agendas, including the ADL. The conversation also touches on the hypocrisy of some creators who collaborate with political factions, while warning of potential congressional censorship. A gripping exploration of free speech and social media dynamics!
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Proud Boys' Campaign Against Critics
- Hasan Piker describes being targeted by Proud Boys who scour social media to deplatform critics.
- He recounts Enrique Tarrio organizing networks to identify posts and pressure employers to fire people.
Tarrio Admits Tactical Shift
- Hasan recalls Tarrio comparing the Proud Boys' deplatforming tactics to what they experienced post-2017.
- He notes Tarrio's claim they now target government and higher-education employees and prominent left influencers like Hasan himself.
Advertiser Pressure As A Recurring Tactic
- Hasan links previous deplatforming campaigns against him to coordinated advertiser and platform pressure tactics.
- He highlights repeated attempts by varied right-wing figures to mobilize advertiser boycotts against Twitch.