Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls
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The controversy continues to grow.

Linus Media Group CEO Terren Tong also responded via email, saying he was “shocked at the allegations and the company described” in Reeve’s posts. He went on to note that “as part of this process, beyond an internal review we will also be hiring an outside investigator to look into the allegations and will commit to publish the findings and implementing any corrective actions that may arise because of this.”

  • atempuser23@lemmy.worldEnglish
    271·
    1 year ago

    Given how the company grew from the talent and the nature of the complaints it’s likely one or more of those telegenic hosts committed, approved of or covered up those acts.

    There just isn’t a huge structure independent of the talent on screen.

    • Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      41·
      1 year ago

      Assuming a good portion of the company are fans of the olden days now old enough to get employed, they may even look past the issues with rose glasses until it’s pointed out by an outsider. And I could see that actually happening.