YouTuber Internet Anarchist claims bots are posting fake positive comments on MrBeast's videos

Internet Anarchist is going viral after he made claims that fake bots have been commenting on MrBeast's videos. The controversial YouTuber is known for making documentary-style videos exploring controversies surrounding fellow content creators.

On August 13, 2024, Internet Anarchist took to X to post several screenshots of alleged YouTube comments on MrBeast's videos, along with a caption that questioned whether they were authored by actual people:

"Is MrBeast botting fake positive comments? Several random positive comments are from accounts created the same day of commenting. Coincidence?"

The post has gone viral, garnering over half a million impressions on X within a few hours of being posted.

Internet Anarchist posts screenshots and claims MrBeast's videos have positive comments from bot accounts

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MrBeast has been the subject of much debate since the Ava Kris Tyson grooming controversy from a few weeks ago. Since then, the YouTuber has faced accusations from multiple former employees, who have made "exposé" videos about him.

With negative perception about MrBeast at an all-time high, posts denigrating the YouTuber have naturally received a lot of attention on social media. By posing a pointed question about the content creator allegedly using bots for positive comments, Internet Anarchist has sparked much debate.

Botting has become a real issue on social media, with many fake accounts targeting streamers and content creators to farm engagement. Recently, Twitch streamer HasanAbi was left speechless after a bot pretending to be an Adin Ross fan trolled him on X.

After Internet Anarchist claimed that many of the comments under MrBeast's videos were made by accounts created on the very same day, many have pushed back on the narrative that the YouTuber is to blame for them.

X user @roecean argued that big videos on the Google-owned platform frequently get fake comments like these:

"he’s the most popular creator in the world so there could be half a billion people capable of buying some sort of sh*t for his channel," stated @roecean

Internet Anarchist conceded to this point and stated that he was merely pointing out the trend of bot activity:

"Great point! Not saying this is him, just a very strange pattern of bot accounts leaving positive comments on his page."

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While bots in internet comments are not an uncommon thing, considering MrBeast's popularity, instances of such activity have naturally increased on his channel by quite a bit.

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Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

When not writing, Richik likes to read, watch a movie or a game of football.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh