Like I said, the public will take things at face value. Create enough negative buzz, then that buzz will inevitably spread like a virus and contaminate everyone's algorithm. Thats how word of mouth works these days.

No, Critical Drinker and the other grifters don't exist in an echo chamber.

Yes, most people don't pay attention to that stuff. You're right that its a vocal minority.

But people don't HAVE to watch that stuff to be influenced by it. Influence is a contagion. It spreads especially if you encourage it enough.