In an Instagram Live on 3 February 2025, Stuke addressed the backlash directly:
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: He began his social media presence in March 2015 with a simple selfie. In an Instagram Live on 3 February 2025,
The "Just the Gays" framing is popular because it creates a "digital safe space" or an "inside joke" atmosphere. It’s less about exclusion and more about through: But Stuke seems unbothered by the backlash
There have been accusations that the platform promotes a cynical view of gay life, focusing heavily on the hookup scene, substance use in party culture, and superficiality. But Stuke seems unbothered by the backlash. In a digital landscape often accused of being "fake," Stuke’s commitment to the bit—however raunchy or cynical—registers to his audience as the most honest thing on their feed.