Reddit Troll Tells CNN: 'Reddit Encouraged this Sort of Behavior' [Video]
Yesterday, Reddit’s biggest troll and contributor to the its sleaziest subreddits, Michael Brutsch (a.k.a. Violentacrez), gave an exclusive interview to CNN. He was obviously nervous and according to the interviewer, “Showed up early and couldn’t wait to get on television.”
Yesterday, Reddit’s biggest troll and contributor to the its sleaziest subreddits, Michael Brutsch (a.k.a. Violentacrez), gave an exclusive interview to CNN. He was obviously nervous and according to the interviewer, “Showed up early and couldn’t wait to get on television.”
Some highlights from Brutsch include:
“It was a huge mistake. I’ve lost my job, I’m losing my home…” He added that he may pack up and leave his hometown of Arlington, Texas, to stay with his in-laws in Arkansas because he fears he won’t find work.
“The biggest thrill for me was the internet points.”
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