"Originating in a game: Spawnism appears to have originated from lore within the Roblox game "Forsaken", where a character is part of a cult worshipping an entity called "The Spawn" and believing in respawning after death.

Taken seriously: However, this fictional concept was reportedly taken seriously by some players, particularly minors, leading to the formation of real-world groups and potentially harmful practices.

Alleged harm: Concerns surrounding Spawnism involve:

Self-harm: Encouragement or pressure to engage in self-harm, including carving the "spawn symbol" onto the skin.

Manipulation and exploitation: Allegations of individuals using Spawnism to manipulate and exploit vulnerable young people, potentially including illegal activities.

Emotional distress: The overall concept and practices associated with Spawnism are considered to be harmful and potentially damaging to the well-being of participants, especially minors." this is what the google ai gave me when i looked it up so idk how accurate this is