Thousands of people have signed the pro-PewDiePie petitions so far. There are too many to link them all here, but most argue against the notion that PewDiePie is a white supremacist and call for Ruiz’s petition to be taken down. Collectively, these petitions have thousands of signatures, but none of them seem to be getting quite as much individual traction as the petition to ban PewDiePie.
But just like Ruiz’s petition to ban PewDiePie is unlikely to enact any actual change, the various petitions to remove Ruiz’s petition are unlikely to amount to anything either. And unless PewDiePie himself brings attention to these new petitions in a video like he did with the Ruiz petition, it doesn’t seem as though they will get many more signatures.
Regardless of where one falls on the PewDiePie debate, it’s clear that the YouTuber is going to remain a controversial figure. PewDiePie has admitted to past mistakes and has apologized for offensive jokes he’s made, but some point to repeated offenses as a sign that he hasn’t learned from the incidents. Others will point to crimes committed to promote PewDiePie, like when a World War 2 memorial was vandalized, whereas fans will counter with his long history of charity work.
Love him or hate him, PewDiePie is going to be a prominent figure on YouTube until he decides to stop making videos. The fact that he is the most-subscribed channel on YouTube means it can’t afford to kick him off its platform, no matter how many petitions are signed.
