Shocking New Social Media Trend Exploits Down Syndrome in Adult Content—What’s Fueling the Backlash?
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Joey Swoll, the CEO of a website called Gym Positivity, took to social media to express just how bothering the whole situation felt.
“The fact the filter even exists in the first place is very disturbing but to fake having it is absolutely disgusting, and then use it to sell your OF?” he scolded. “What the hell is wrong with people?!”
Safe to say, comments were in strong agreement.
The trend is meant to boost viewers and increase OF subscriptions
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“My son has Down Syndrome… I really don’t know what to say,” wrote a father. “There’s a laundry list of things I’ve mentally prepared myself for us to face over his 12+ years that I fear we’d come across at some point. THAT certainly is not one of them.”
Another pointed out, “People are losing all sense of humanity. It is being replaced for the addiction and need for likes, no matter what.”
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There are content creators out there, however, who are using their social media for good. Madison Tevlin, an influencer with Down Syndrome, has always aimed to promote positive messages and de-stigmatize content regarding people with the condition.
“I have Down syndrome and it’s the least interesting thing about me,” she proudly emphasizes.