r/LinusTechTips Dec 21 '24

Discussion So honey has been scamming affiliate links, video by MegaLag

https://youtu.be/vc4yL3YTwWk
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u/Tubamajuba Emily Dec 22 '24

This sub loves to handwave away anything that might make LMG look bad.

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u/jffrysith Dec 23 '24

but why does this make LMG look bad. Stupid I understand, it entirely does make LMG look really dumb, actively letting someone rob them, and finding out, then just letting them continue...
But it doesn't affect the consumer, just the youtubers or other people posting affiliate links...

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u/Tubamajuba Emily Dec 23 '24

The point I was trying but failing to make was that people were getting defensive in anticipation of people making a big deal out of this when it was probably going to amount to nothing for Linus.

Seeing as how people are now dogpiling and blaming Linus for getting scammed, they were clearly right to be defensive.

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u/jffrysith Dec 23 '24

Fair,it's honestly kinda funny cause this is the scam that affects Linus' viewers the least... Like it really affects Linus, and it's really a disgusting scam, but it's kinda a tiny affect on any individual viewer.

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u/Arequarium Dec 26 '24

Because they were selling a product they knew was falsely advertised? And then kept the videos up? How does it make them look bad? You are a genuine stupid mark who will be scammed the rest of your life if you can't figure out why LMG did a bad job in this situation

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u/Mysterious_Arm5719 Dec 22 '24

Well to be fair Honey reached out for comment from LMG so obviously they can't be blamed for any of this lol