Ilon Musk, the high-profile entrepreneur known for his ventures with SpaceX, Tesla, and X, has recently found himself at the center of controversy within the gaming community. Accusations surfaced that Musk used a "booster" service to elevate a character to level 97 in the popular game Path of Exile 2. These allegations were brought to light by streamer Asmongold, who released a detailed 32-minute video discussing the possibility of Musk "cheating" by either purchasing a high-level character or having it leveled up by someone else.
The core of the controversy lies in the significant time commitment required to reach such a high level in Path of Exile 2. Critics argue that Musk's busy schedule with his various companies makes it implausible for him to have the time to level up a character to 97 on his own. Furthermore, during Musk's streaming sessions, viewers noted his apparent lack of familiarity with the game, which seemed inconsistent with someone who had personally invested the time to reach such a high level.
In response to Asmongold's video, Musk took to social media to defend himself, humorously suggesting that he, too, "needs to coordinate with the boss." He also implied that Asmongold consults with a team of editors before posting content on the X network. Asmongold quickly clarified that he does not have a boss and that any editors he works with are employed by him, a standard practice among many content creators on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. This allows streamers to focus on content creation while delegating editing tasks.
Asmongold's rebuttal highlighted what he perceives as Musk's misunderstanding of the content creation process. The exchange has sparked a broader discussion about the ethics of using booster services in gaming and the transparency of content creators regarding their work processes.
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