Everyone has heard this story by now, but it obviously deserves repetition.

Logan Paul has become a red flag of the ongoing issues of racism, disrespect of culture, and humanity.

In previous articles, I've stated that society needs to reflect upon itself, especially since extremely terrible things are floating around the news as of late. I would rather people have conversations and own up to their mistakes in a world where some people think that there are no limits or boundaries. Some people think their elitist mentality is "cute" and have no problem with exploiting it online.

"Some people" refers to Logan Paul, if you're catching my drift.

I used to be a fan of Logan Paul. I watched his Vines, some of his YouTube videos, and I enjoyed them. Now, I hadn't been watching for several months, but I was still subscribed to him until recently. I got notifications when new videos came out. By his clickbait-y titles, I could tell he was running out of ideas. I lost interest in him screaming at me (so loudly that I'd have to turn down my volume) in every video way before I noticed his creativity diminishing.

That being said, he has somehow put himself on a magic carpet that flies him high above everyone else. He thinks he's invincible because, well, you know, he "gets views". He found nothing wrong with going into a restricted area, filming the body of a suicide victim up close, and making unfunny, awkward jokes around it. Not to mention that stupid, God-awful hat that he thought was appropriate for the topic that he claims he was aiming to get across in the video.

This is not how you bring awareness to mental health and suicide!

You do not disrespect the body of anyone who has passed. You have disrespected them and their family. You are a terrible human being for exploiting this all for an "accomplishment" in your YouTube career. You wanted it to be the next big thing, but you miscalculated the consequences... extremely. You deserve the backlash and criticism you are receiving, and shame on you if you think differently.

As for the racist and disrespectful displays throughout Japan (i.e. throwing Pokeballs at cars and Japanese people "trying to capture them", destroying the Gameboy after purchasing and trying to return it, screaming in the streets and disrupting the social climate, etc.), it seems to me that Reina Scully, a Japan-born YouTuber, put it best when she said, "...he doesn't really respect the Japanese as people, almost as if he sees us as characters, maybe."

The way he behaved in the viral cut-down video demonstrated such condescending behavior any time he would bring up respecting the Japanese culture. Any time he'd get in trouble with officers or at a restaurant by taking bread for food from display, he'd be incredibly patronizing towards those who confronted him. It's almost as if he feels like he shouldn't be reprimanded for what he's doing! He would make fun of the culture by wearing a Kimono and a rice hat while running around and harassing people. He's become so hungry for status and for fame that he will do anything to remain "on top".

However, the worst part of it all is that even after his two piss-poor attempts of apologizing, his subscriber count has continued to rise. It slowed the day he debuted his video, and maybe the day afterwards, but the numbers still continue to climb. As of January 7th, he has gained over 300,000 new subscribers, and that number continues to grow. I can only point the blame to two parties as the cause.

YouTube needs to reevaluate their algorithm for even putting his video on the Trending page for as long as they did. Someone must've viewed his video, said, "Yeah, this is fine," and passed it onto the Trending tab. It was watched by more than six million people before being removed. It was number one on the Trending page. Number one. YouTube is definitely owner to partial blame for it getting as many views as it did before he took it down.

Also, his audience has a lot to do with his success. The fact that they are overlooking his scandal as a mistake is what is wrong with society. They're giving him a pass for something so despicable, and I'm disgusted. Logan Paul had also apparently monetized his apology video and his fans continue to watch and continue to support him for doing what no sane human would ever do. The jaw-dropping increase in subscribers is alarming and disturbing.

I have never been more disappointed to be a part of human society than I am writing this article. There is no shame, no guilt, and no sincerity from Logan Paul or his viewers. I'm ashamed of myself that I ever watched him. I'm ashamed that I was ever a fan of him, and I'm ashamed everyone backing him doesn't feel the same way.