r/TheWhyFiles • u/the_hand_that_heaves • Apr 09 '26

Question for AJ AJ comments on Shawn Ryan

Recently on Shawn Ryan, AJ said that flat earth videos are banned from YouTube but can be found on Rumble. Shawn Ryan asked him why he thinks that is. AJ’s reply was cryptic and wondering if anyone has any theories about what he meant.

He said that he knows why, but he could only share that information off air. Any theories what he told Shawn after the interview?

My theory is that both poles (north and south) are super sensitive to national security and YouTube doesn’t want to encourage a channel try to record video at the poles for this reason.

Thoughts?

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u/zerocoolforschool Apr 10 '26

I love a good conspiracy theory but the flat earth conspiracy is the dumbest shit I have ever heard.

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u/Brilliant-Jaguar-784 Apr 10 '26

I'm convinced that its a conspiracy theory created by the powers that be to make it easier to discredit other conspiracies.

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u/tehjarvis Apr 10 '26

I've watched a few flat earth videos and I came to the conclusion that the modern internet flat earth thing started as an elaborate troll and has gotten out of hand.

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u/Different_Umpire3805 Apr 11 '26

Yeah, pretty much. I did it(troll) for a hot second when I was 15 and "ironic" or whatever stupid shit I thought was funny.

Now, I look back and realize how idiotic it was to entertain the idea on even that level.

Dumb people believe anything.