: Meta and TikTok didn't just ban Tate's official accounts; they began targeting "fan accounts" that were purely for affiliate marketing.

: The sheer volume of clips already uploaded by affiliates meant his face and voice remained in circulation for months, proving that once a brand goes viral via a decentralized network, it is nearly impossible to fully "de-platform."

: By closing the program, Tate's team could distance the brand from the "pyramid scheme" accusations that often followed the affiliate model.

: His audience shifted toward platforms with looser moderation, like Rumble and Gettr.