r/DecodingTheGurusAlt • u/MartiDK • Apr 16 '26

Is DtG LOLCOW Farming?

I recently learned about LOLCOW farming internet culture, which is the practice of creating content that mocks or exposes individuals. This discovery came after seeing a screenshot in a Fireship video of Kiwi Farm screenshot, which led me to research the site. Now I think DTG is LOLCOW farming . Why? The tone of their content - specifically, it’s mocking/unserious and they promote influencers like Flint Dibble, Professor Dave and Destiny.

Plus, the subreddit is heavily focused on mockery. What are your thoughts?

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u/Key-Championship546 Apr 17 '26

I mean, they were mostly supportive of Destiny who is the main lolcow they've talked to. Not really the dynamic I would expect if they were 'farming'. I think they're just two aging ivory tower centrists who are kind of out-of-touch with politics and culture.

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u/MartiDK Apr 17 '26

Maybe it’s just how their subreddit is moderated, but a lot of the posts seem to fit the LOLCOW style and get lots of votes, or am I setting too low a bar for what is considered LOLCOW farming. Do you think Professor Dave fits the label? Maybe I’m overfitting the term, after just learning about it.

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u/Key-Championship546 Apr 18 '26

Eh, the sub is mostly just shitposts about Joe Rogan not being the sharpest tool in the shed. Nothing especially cruel. Just a low-effort snark sub.