This comes down to the old debate over which philosophical framework is the basis for ethics and morality.
If you’re a deontologist, you might say that Mr. Beast is not a good person because he intentionally exploits people when he provides medical care for someone, by uploading their reactions for engagement.
However, a consequentialist would say that the outcome is more important; the means by which people receive medical care is irrelevant, and in this case, their treatment essentially necessitates compensation via engagement.
My biggest fear is that it develops a “hive-mind”.
Before the migration, lemmy.ml was the biggest instance, and is explicitly communist.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for communism, but I don’t want to be part of a circle-jerk and read about it every day.