Yeah I agree with that, I've never watched much of his stuff. The point is absolutely about scaring off people from exploring anything deemed taboo, hence the comically disproportionate fine.
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And comically “unconstitutional” etc etc etc.
Meant to get people mad. Fired up. I just eat popcorn & watch. Unless it’s in my backyard. Then I “deal with it.”
its called a "chilling effect".
-no idea if Alex sold out or not but the whole point is to discourage others from following in his footsteps. Jan 6th is the same. none of it holds up to legal scrutiny but that wasn't the point.