I think it also makes sense to keep in mind that these bayfuckers are extremely brained by the knowledge of how big tiktok etc are presently - platforms that operate as amplifying distributors and enlarge the likelihood of parasocial relationships, as well as that allows someone like themselves to be the bridge troll they wish to be[0]

that they want to encourage it is also not too surprising, because they do not give a shit about the health of their marks

[0] - because again, rent extraction is the only business model they understand