It's not unreasonable to expect high standards from your friends and associates but also to forgive their past mistakes.
The most important factor is
character.
And now [Jersh is] courting Ashton Joel Parks.
You make some interesting points ( and bring up Ashton's history of which I was mostly unaware ) but there is a big difference between going into business with someone and occasionally enjoying their content.
For example, the fact Mama K appeared on Kino Casino doesn't mean she endorses their viewpoints or cosigns Ashton's past.
I enjoyed Ashton's interview with her. I thought he and Andy did well. I think they've grown as content creators over the years.
But would I go into business with Ashton? No.
Would I trust him to publish leaked documents? Maybe.
Would I trust him with my reputation? No.
Just because you like something someone has created doesn't mean you endorse every action they've ever taken.
I hope Ashton continues to be entertaining and successful while pushing the Overton window further outward.
But I don't consider him a leader or role model, and I wouldn't "team up" with him, because he doesn't have the requisite track record of character.
Not yet, in my judgment. Maybe he will in the future
But he's been consistent with his show, slowly getting better at what he does, and that at least counts for something.
So because the list of potential online collaborators is short, Jersh should collaborate with… no one?
Jersh should collaborate with whomever he wants.
At a certain point in your life you have to cultivate (and trust) your own sense of discernment.
Gabe doesn't give me shit.
I've never known quite what to think about Gabe Hoffman.
On one hand, the work he has done against pedos and human trafficking is admirable.
On the other hand, his influence on Kino Casino has seemed to change what Ashton will say about certain topics, like the state of Israel.
At least, the perception is there, warranted or not.
Having someone influence what you're willing to say is a power no one should give up.
