Name: Screenwise
Author: Screenwise

Screenwise Verdict

Internet Comment Etiquette is clever, funny, and genuinely insightful about online toxicity—if you're an adult. Erik's satirical lessons wrap real media literacy (how to spot trolls, why comment sections are cesspools, what makes discourse toxic) in profanity-laced comedy that's entertaining but absolutely not for kids.

The channel has 1.07 million subscribers and pulls hundreds of thousands of views per video, so it's clearly resonating with an audience that enjoys irreverent takes on internet culture. For parents of older teens, it could be a useful springboard for conversations about online behavior—but only if your kid is mature enough to handle explicit language and political satire.

Bottom line: This is adult YouTube that happens to be about the internet, not educational content that happens to have some swears. Don't let the 'Teacher Erik' framing fool you—this is for grown-ups who want to laugh at the hellscape of online comments, not for middle schoolers learning digital citizenship.

Age Fit

This is squarely for adults and older teens (17+) who can appreciate satirical comedy and media criticism. The profanity, sexual humor, and political content make it inappropriate for younger audiences, despite the 'educational' premise. If your high schooler is into meme culture and internet commentary, this might land—but preview first.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

35

Erik's satirical lessons are genuinely funny and poke at internet toxicity, but the channel regularly features profanity, sexual jokes, and crude humor. The tone is irreverent and mocking rather than kind or cooperative—it's comedy that punches at trolls and conspiracists, not content that models emotional health for younger viewers.

Imaginative

72

The channel takes a genuinely creative approach to media literacy and online behavior, wrapping digital civics lessons in absurdist satire. Erik's commentary format is original, and the recurring segments (GAME TIPZ, Tweets From the Class) show inventive structure. It invites viewers to think critically about comment sections and internet culture, though it doesn't encourage hands-on creation or exploration.

Safe

25

This is adult comedy masquerading as educational content. Episodes contain explicit language, sexual humor, political satire targeting specific figures, and mockery of sensitive topics (anti-vax communities, conspiracy theorists). Comments are enabled on a channel that discusses controversial subjects. A kid stumbling onto this would encounter mature content immediately—it's not designed or appropriate for children.

Enriching

68

For older teens and adults, there's genuine value here: it teaches critical thinking about online discourse, exposes manipulative commenting tactics, and satirizes digital toxicity in a way that builds media literacy. The humor is smart and the underlying message—don't be a troll, think before you comment—is solid. But the delivery is crude enough that younger audiences won't extract the lesson, just the profanity.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Smart satire that exposes trolling tactics, conspiracy thinking, and toxic online behavior in genuinely funny ways
Teaches media literacy and critical thinking about comment sections for mature audiences who can parse the humor
Erik's absurdist approach to 'digital civics' is creative and original—it's not preachy, it's punchy
Can be a conversation starter for older teens (16+) about online discourse and why people act terrible in comments

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What to Watch For

Frequent profanity, sexual jokes, and crude humor throughout every episode—this is adult comedy, not kid-friendly satire
Political content that mocks specific figures and movements (anti-vax, right-wing conspiracy theories, etc.)—entertaining for some, off-putting for others
The 'educational' framing is tongue-in-cheek; younger viewers will miss the media literacy lesson and just hear the swearing
Comments are enabled on a channel discussing controversial topics, so the comment section itself can be a mess

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think people act so differently in comment sections than they do in real life?"
"Erik uses humor to call out trolls and conspiracy theorists—do you think satire is an effective way to change people's minds online?"
"What's the difference between funny, edgy commentary and actual toxic behavior? Where's the line?"
"Have you ever regretted posting a comment or felt like you were meaner online than you'd be face-to-face?"

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