Alyssa Mercante Officially Endorses the Community’s Videos: “You Keep Making Those Videos” – A Major Win for the Chuds!
Alyssa Mercante has finally thrown in the towel after her futile attempts to stop the wave of criticism (or her words "harassment") coming her way. In a shocking turn of events, Mercante tweeted, “You Keep Making Those Videos,” signaling what can only be described as her endorsement for the community to keep going. After months of posturing, threats, and that laughable cease and desist letter, it looks like she’s officially dropped any serious efforts to stop people from calling out her hypocrisy and antics.
...And Twitter? Oh, Twitter had a field day with this one.
From Cease and Desist to Capitulation
Let’s rewind a bit. Alyssa Mercante, the Kotaku senior editor who has been on the receiving end of community backlash from her ridiculous antics, had previously tried to silence her critics like myself through pathetic cease and desist letters. This legal move, which amounted to nothing more than a beyond desperate attempt to quiet her detractors, was an absolute joke from the start. It was clear she didn’t have any case at all, and the community rightfully laughed it off. Still, for a while, she continued to posture, making it seem like she was going to take serious action...
But now? Well, it looks like she’s come to her senses—or at least given up on pretending she has any real power over this situation. In her latest tweet, “You Keep Making Those Videos,” Mercante has handed everyone the green light to continue holding her accountable for her behavior. It was a moment of clarity - coming from her... I'll be honest - I... wasn't expecting!
Twitter’s Reaction: A Complete Roast
Unsurprisingly, Twitter was quick to jump on Mercante’s tweet, turning it into a meme in record time. Reactions flooded in, with users mocking her sudden shift in tone. After months of trying to control the narrative, her tweet felt like a public concession that she no longer has any kind of 'upper hand'. Memes with captions like “When you can’t win, join ‘em” and GIFs of white flags waving were shared left and right, making her the punchline of the day.
For the community that she’s been calling “trolls” and “chuds,” this tweet feels like sweet, sweet vindication. The very videos and commentary she once tried to silence are now - ironically - happening with her implicit approval. It's a clear acknowledgment that no amount of cease and desist letters or Twitter rants were ever going to stop people from discussing her behavior and inconsistencies... As much as she tried.
A Long-Overdue Reality Check
This is a win not just for those who have been calling her out, but for everyone who values free speech and the right to criticize public figures, especially when those figures spend their careers lecturing and antagonizing the very communities they write for. For months, Mercante has painted herself as the victim, but now she's finally acknowledging that she has no choice but to endure the very criticism she tried to silence.
Let’s not forget that Mercante’s downfall came after a string of embarrassing episodes, from her weak attempt at gathering sympathy over “doxxing” and “harassment” to her cringe-worthy GoFundMe hints for legal expenses. She has consistently positioned herself as a perpetual victim, but in doing so, she’s only dug herself deeper into the mess she created... But hey... When Kotaku's ship sinks... at least you'll have your Twitch channel?
Another Win for the Chuds
At the end of the day, this is another victory for us—her so-called "chuds." While Mercante has spent months trying to shield herself from valid criticism, we’ve stood firm in calling out her hypocrisy. And now, by her own admission, she’s given the green light for more videos, more content, and more discussions about her behavior. It’s a rare moment where a public figure not only backs down but essentially waves the white flag in such a public and unmissable way.
Her words, “You Keep Making Those Videos,” will go down in history as the moment Alyssa Mercante, the very person who once tried to shut down her critics, conceded defeat.
This is a great reminder that in the age of social media, attempts at silencing legitimate criticism only fan the flames. And, for those of us who have been calling out the likes of Mercante for months, it’s a well-deserved win.
So, in honor of Alyssa’s blessing - from her own Twitter, I ENCOURAGE everyone to utilize their freedom of speech. Let’s keep making those videos! Let's keep shining a light on the double standards, the posturing, and the attempts to shut down conversations that matter! Because at the end of the day... no amount of legal threats or Twitter rants will EVER stop us from speaking the truth.
~Smash
Beware, might be a feint for something worst!
She is rising to meme status.