Scandal about Perversen-Influencer: Children in danger-government failed!

Scandal about Perversen-Influencer: Children in danger-government failed!

Stuttgart, Deutschland - The scandal surrounding the influencer 'Hibr8n' causes violent discussions. On April 30, 2025, the FPÖ National Councilor Lisa Schuch-Gubik was outraged by the content that the influencer spreads on social media. Schuch-Gubik is concerned that sexual fantasies are posted in Telegram groups, in which minors may also be active. She criticizes the failures of ÖVP Interior Minister Karner in the field of child protection and demands responsibility and education.

Another influencer that takes a critical look at 'Hibr8n' has now been viral and has also heated up the wave of outrage. Schuch-Gubik questions whether Karner's planned chat control can actually solve the problems, since such measures are not sufficient in their opinion.

criticism of educational institutions

Another point of criticism comes from the Neos, the Minister of Education Christoph Return. They complain that 'Hibr8n' was invited to schools, which according to Schuch-Gubik is unacceptable. It demands that schools may not be used as a platform for intoxicating influencers with questionable intentions. These developments raise fundamental questions about dealing with new media and the responsibility of those institutions that are responsible for childcare.

The problem is reinforced by the increasing internet use of young people who, according to a study by the Media Educational Research Association Southwest, shows that 95% of the respondents are online every day. The majority of young people are active on platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube, where they are faced with a flood of content that can be potentially dangerous. Young users who are in a constant state of "performance" are particularly susceptible to harmful influences and brave challenges.

Responsibility of platforms and schools

The risks of the use of social networks are not to be neglected. The influence of influencers is often seen by young people as a model, which can lead to dangerous behaviors. A significant number of deaths that are associated with challenges such as the Blackout Challenge illustrates the urgent need for a critical examination of digital content. A lack of effective age verification on platforms promotes the problem, since the registration is permitted from the age of 13, but is not checked.

Overall, it can be seen that schools should play a central role in the field of media literacy. The majority of young people feel restrictive handling of internet applications in educational institutions. A better understanding and targeted promotion of media literacy are necessary to support the young people concerned in dealing with social media.