Pranks and Possums : When Clout Seeking Goes Wrong.
As a viral prank video results in the harm and potential death of animal, it raises questions beyond the scope of a singular content creator. This piece takes a look at the legal implications of such acts, the incentivization of such material and the normalization of exploitation in online content.
The Humane Web Project
Dec 14, 20253 min read
Federal Arrest Spotlights YouTube’s Animal Cruelty Loophole
Federal charges against Bryan Wesley Edison underscore the rise of live-feeding animal cruelty videos and YouTube’s moderation gaps
The Humane Web Project
Nov 28, 20254 min read
David Mosley: YouTube Rapper and Alleged Cat Killer
In October of 2025 aspiring rapper David Mosley posted an image of a dead cat framed as part of a ritualistic killing, to his instagram profile.
This sent waves across social media and sparked a vigilante manhunt that eventually led to his arrest.
The Humane Web Project
Nov 28, 20254 min read