• HerrVorragend@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Power is the major reason.

    I also would not be surprised if powerful people have to do something sinister as an initiation rite that could be held against them in the future.

    Like a dangling sword, should they feel just TOO powerful to toe the line.

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      10 months ago

      That’s a conspiracy I can get behind. I have noticed a lot of times one of them grows a conscience for half a moment something damning comes out about them soon after.

      Some cults use a similar tactic. You’ve joined, you’re sucked in, and suddenly if you really want the inner mysteries you have to do something terrible on video to prove your loyalty. Then it’s impossible to get out without destroying your life.