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For Reasons relating to LTT on its coverage of PCGaming and PC Hardware I thought it important to share this here.

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@suuuoppp: To stop the speculation and DM's I am receiving. I chose to quit my role at LTT because it, and the working environment I was facing, were ruining my mental health. The number of daily items...…

Update : LTT Responded https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/16/23834190/linus-tech-tips-gamersnexus-madison-reeves-controversy
"The company has currently paused all production to improve its review processes, and CEO Terren Tong tells The Verge an outside investigator will be hired to examine the harassment allegations."

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Linus has come across as a bit of a cunt for years now but always bounces back after every single one of his many controversies.

I'd honestly forgotten all the Madison drama as there's been that much happen since but this was definitely a worthwhile read. Unfortunately I'm sure the Linus brigade will continue to send her unwarranted abuse but I hope she's mentally well enough to realise that what she's said has been heard and appreciated by many people.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Let's not kid ourselves. LTT comes out on the top because their way of operating reflects the community: as long as we get our daily shot of tech/geek stuff, we ignore the rest.

Not mentionning the significant amount of people in the community who are always eager to defend a "bro" against them "woke bitches".