rant · moment 17 of 19

Trolling Websites and Defending Rogan/Diaz From Cancel Culture

from #219 - The Gates Of Hell | The Tim Dillon Show · #219

6 min

Tim tries to recall a cruel troll-tracking website he was once asked to cover, then pivots into a broader defense of Rogan, Diaz and independent podcasters against accusations that they limit opportunities for marginalized groups.

In this bit8 moments
  • A website where users would film people and post pictures of them to be mocked online, sometimes targeting mentally challenged individuals.
  • Tim refuses to defend the website or its creator, saying he has no interest in hearing that argument.
  • Tim argues that Rogan and Diaz aren't trying to hurt people or limit opportunities for women, gay people, or people of color.
  • Rogan and Diaz have created space where people can be independent, put out their own content, and monetize on their own terms.
  • The people most often attacking Rogan and Diaz are deeply entrenched in traditional show business backed by billion-dollar corporations.
  • Tim invites critics like Chelsea Handler to come on his show to respectfully discuss why he thinks they shouldn't continually patronize the American people.
  • Nobody talks about Janine Garofalo, who was actually discussing real shit like Halliburton and Dick Cheney for decades.
  • Tim says he doesn't tell people how to vote—if you want to vote, vote; if not, don't—because it's not his job.
Mentioned here

Janine GarofaloJoe RoganDick CheneyHalliburtonLuis J. DiazChelsea Handler

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