Here is the post that tipped me off to this story:

The indications are overwhelming, in my opinion, that Eric GaJєωski (Tradcatknight) purchases Twitter followers, YouTube Subscribers, and probably also Facebook likes. One can actually purchase Twitter followers, etc. for not much money. I believe that after purchasing Twitter followers, etc., GaJєωski then constantly asks for donations so that he can purchase more followers and 'grow his numbers,' creating the appearance of a large following when one actually doesn't exist.

He allegedly has 306 thousand Twitter followers (that's a joke), and he's following over 200 thousand Twitter accounts! It's not at all plausible, and numerous other facts reveal what he's doing.

It's a deception. Since his 'numbers' are largely, if not almost completely, purchased or the result of advertising, they don't reflect how many people actually care about, consistently listen to, or follow what he has to say ---- or how many are being impacted in a real and lasting way. His number of real listeners or viewers is probably almost none or very few. He also has almost no quality or high-quality content by which they would be impacted. It's mainly just him talking or re-posting videos of others.

Indeed, his almost unique and made-up theological position would also not be conducive to generating the large following he claims to have. He's a little blogger with an almost unique theological position ---- that is, he condemns sedevacantism, he condemns the SSPX, he condemns the Fraternity of St. Peter, he condemns the Novus Ordo, he condemns Francis as a non-pope but holds Benedict XVI to be the pope. That's a basically unique position that almost no one agrees with and which appeals to almost no one. So, why would many listen to or care about what he has to say, unless he were producing unique or high-quality content, or were known for theological expertise, knowledge, or research (such as in the areas of Church history or apologetics or the current situation, etc.), which he's not.

I also believe he purchases YouTube views. It can be done for only a penny a piece for each video view. That's why on many of his programs (especially older ones) he doesn't even have 1000 views after months, yet on some others he will have tens of thousands of views after a few days. There isn't a consistency of large viewership because he doesn't have a large viewership. (In the last few weeks, however, there's been more consistency. That's almost certainly because he's been receiving perhaps a few donations from gullible people, which enables him to purchase views for all the recent videos. I've also saved screenshots of many of his videos which, after many months, only have a few hundred views --- in case he goes back after seeing this and tries to purchase views for those videos so that it's not as obvious to people what he is doing). With probably almost no exceptions, he only gets big numbers when he pays for them. And then, based on his big numbers, he asks for more money to pay for more big numbers.

I believe the man is a fraud and it's sad that any 'traditionalist' would be so gullible as to fall for his ruse or support it, not to mention his doctrinal problems.

Eric GaJєωski asks for donations, which is highly irregular for a layman. He apparently uses his occasional "windfalls" to purchase followers on his social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, etc.) to appear to be super-popular and the 900-pound gorilla in the Trad world.

Well, the jig is up. We now have proof that he buys followers. Has ANYONE actually clicked on his follower list, rather than merely being dazzled by his follower list? I did it just now, and let me tell you it was an extremely eye-opening experience! There is seriously a 0% chance that these are all true followers, as defined by individuals who follow his blog (etc.), interested in hearing what he has to say.

Now any of his fans (do they actually exist?) please tell me: Is it even POSSIBLE that these people would agree with any of Eric GaJєωski's positions -- ANY OF THEM?

But don't believe me, click the link to Twitter and see for yourself!

Some of his followers, picked at random:
https://twitter.com/TradCatKnight/followers


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Does he think we're STUPID? Give me a break. Eric GaJєωski is a charletan and a fraud. Case closed.

Eric GaJєωski asks for donations, which is highly irregular for a layman.

Unless, of course, you're Gerry Matatics or Thomas Droleskey.  

I'm not saying either of these two are frauds, just that they are laymen who often ask for donations.

I was just looking at his forum. It is very small and most of the posts are by GaJєωski himself.

I had never heard of the guy until this morning when I read Croixalist's Great Monarch thread. Fr. Voigt should have someone looking out for him, to just do a little research on the people he grants interviews.

I was just looking at his forum. It is very small and most of the posts are by GaJєωski himself.

Yes indeed. And that fact backs up this other evidence I'm presenting here today.

If he really had 100,000 (legitimate) Facebook likes, and thousands of (actual, real life) fans, he should be able to muster up a forum 5X more popular than CathInfo on its first day! Just post a "grand opening" post, and watch the crowds come in!

But OOPS! You can't buy intelligent Trad Catholic posts for $5 per thousand. A bit more difficult than getting twitter followers...

Here is a PDF of a bunch of his Youtube subscriptions. I got sick of hitting the "load" button.

Keep in mind, these are supposed to be channels he's interested in, and wants to follow to keep up with all those people's latest videos. Some are quite scandalous!

I made this PDF just to have a permanent record of this.

I could understand a fellow subscribing to a few channels that belonging to some lady friends, but that's a darn awful lot of beauty and fashion channels for a guy to be subscribed to. lol

Guess keyboard crusaders need makeup tutorials too.

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