Lecture Notes: Online Disagreement and Internet Culture

Introduction

• Focus on an online disagreement involving XQC, a well-known online personality.
• Discussion of race-related issues and internet culture surrounding such disputes.

Key Personalities Involved

• XQC: Prominent internet personality, involved in disputes.
• Dante: Involved in trolling XQC, known for race-baiting tactics.
• Doi: Mentioned in relation to a song criticized by XQC.

Main Discussion Points

Online Dispute Escalation

• XQC's Critique: XQC criticized a song by Doi, calling it trash.
• Song Reference: The song sampled "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye.
• Internet Reaction: Escalated into a racial issue—"black woman versus white man."

Tactics and Reactions

• Trolling and Baiting: Dante engages in trolling; labels XQC as potentially racist.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Discussion around using racial terms like "white boy" and "black boy."
• Potential Consequences: Concerns about bans or loss of sponsorships for XQC if perceived as racist.

Race and Identity

• Racism Discussion: Internet's varied beliefs on racism towards white people.
• Dante’s Strategy: Uses race-baiting for trolling; discusses potential for misunderstanding.
• XQC's Position: Often involved in disputes with people of color; risk of misperception as racist.

Community and Audience Reaction

• Audience Engagement: Varied reactions from audiences, some triggered by trolling.
• Dante's Admissions: Admits to trolling but critiques for revealing his tactics openly.
• Repercussions for XQC: Risk of negative perception and financial impact.

Conclusion

• General Sentiment: The whole situation seen as trivial by some; others see it as a serious issue.
• Final Thoughts: Viewers encouraged to comment on who "won" the dispute.

Additional Notes

• Cultural References: Mention of Dragon Ball tattoo as part of Dante's persona.
• Economic Aspects: Reference to creator economy pressures, e.g., paying rent through views.

These notes summarize the key points from a discussion on an online dispute involving race baiting and internet culture, primarily focused on the interactions between XQC and Dante, with emphasis on perceptions of racism and community reactions.