Who is TheTechBoy?
TheTechBoy is one of the authors of this blog and he really likes Samsung and Android, and Adventures in Odyssey. Ask a question.
Who is MaestroMO?
MaestroMO is the other writer for the blog who likes IOS and Apple products.
Jesus loves you. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
The BEST News For Kids!
(And Everyone Else)
Have you ever tried to be good? I mean really, really good? How about trying to be perfect for a whole day?
I know I have. Sometimes I think I’ve done a pretty good job. Other times I know I’ve messed up. Sometimes I mess up small. But sometimes I mess up really big.
The problem is, none of us can be good enough for God’s perfect heaven. The Bible says that the tiniest bad thing – even just a bad thought! – is enough to make everyone in the whole world guilty. That’s you. That’s me! Guilty people have to be punished.
The punishment for sin (our badness) is being separated from God forever when we die. In hell we would be far away from His love. That’s bad news! But God didn’t let the story end there. He wanted to make a way to get rid of that horrible punishment so people could be with Him in heaven forever.
But how? Sin doesn’t go away on it’s own. Somebody has to pay for it. Who could it be? God knew there was only one choice: His own Son Jesus. Jesus came to earth and did something we could never do: He obeyed perfectly. He never messed up. He never even had a bad thought. But He still took the horrible punishment for sin by dying on the cross. God put all of His anger on Jesus. Jesus didn’t deserve that! Why did He take the punishment for something He didn’t do? He did it so that you and I don’t have to.
You mean we don’t have to pay for our own sins? Now that’s GOOD NEWS! Jesus didn’t stay dead. After three days He rose again to show everyone He has the power to give eternal life. If we trust in Him, God has no more punishment for us. Instead He offers us eternal life in heaven.
When Jesus takes the sin out of our hearts He puts something else in it’s place: His perfect life. God sees Jesus’ goodness in us instead of our badness. Jesus’ good days cover all of our yucky days. He takes our bad out and puts His good in.
Do you still mess up sometimes? Me too. But now we can have something we didn’t have before: forgiveness! Pray and ask God to forgive your sins because of what Jesus did. Instead of being guilty you’ll be forgiven. Now that’s not just good news – that’s the BEST news!
Do you know how to look up verses in your Bible? Give these a try to read more about the best news ever.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Accept Christ today by admitting you are a sinner. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and rose again. Choose Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You are now a new Christian!!
Until then, Tech Talk To You Later!
| Persona | The TechBoy |
|---|---|
| SSA LTW Persona | Ethan Shay |
| Occupation | CEO, TheTechBoy Media Podcaster, Web Show Host |
| Based In | Houston, Texas |
| Company | TheTechBoy Media |
| Founded | July 2020 |
| Brands | Conservatech TheOdysseyBoi NotTheBoy.com SSALTW |
| Known For | Conservatech SSA LTW Universe "Controversy drives clicks" Modesty Wars |
The TechBoy
The TechBoy is a teenage entrepreneur, podcaster, and CEO of TheTechBoy Media, a Houston-based entity he identifies as the largest Christian-run tech blog in the city. He is known for merging technology reviews with conservative Christian doctrine and pro-American political commentary under his "Conservatech" brand. His persona and content are heavily influenced by his personal philosophy, a semi-fictional spy narrative, and a series of strategic online rivalries.
1 Overview
TheTechBoy Media was founded in July 2020. Its stated goal is to provide a "family-friendly" and "Christian alternative" to mainstream tech websites like The Verge and Gizmodo, which he has publicly "declared war on" for promoting what he terms "anti-biblical" and "dumb political" ideas. His content is a blend of tech news, software tutorials, and cultural commentary from a staunchly conservative and Evangelical perspective.
2 History of TheTechBoy Media
2.1 Founding (2020)
TheTechBoy started his company at age 13. He founded TheTechBoy.org in 2020 with the express purpose of "get[ting] devices to test."
"It all started in 2020... right after the Nikka war and in the midst of the pandemic... Samsung was launching the Note 20 series... and these phones cost thousands of dollars... I couldn’t work, so I did some research, and the sources said that the best way to make money online was a blog, so I did."
In the early days, he would "review" devices without owning them by aggregating tech journalism. His first hands-on review was the Samsung A71 5G, his first smartphone, acquired at age 14. He remained anonymous for the first two years, inspired by the Disney Channel movie Radio Rebel. His mother and aunt helped edit his first articles.
2.2 Growth and Pivot (2021-2022)
In 2021, his content was "apolitical and irreligious," focusing on campaigns like petitioning Samsung to bring back the MicroSD card slot. This era also saw the launch of TheOdysseyBoi, a fan site for the Christian audio drama Adventures in Odyssey (AIO), a major influence on his worldview.
2022 was his "big break." He received his first test devices (Moleskine Smart Writing Set, Cosmo Communicator) and made the company profitable by selling a review unit on eBay. On July 30, 2022, he launched the This Week in TheTechBoy podcast. On August 13, 2022, inspired by another teen creator, he launched the video version, revealing his identity.
2.3 "Conservatech" and Expansion (2023-Present)
The company's direction "started to shift... rightwards" after he joined the conservative social site NotTheBee (NTB) in late 2022. This, combined with his 11th-grade run for student council president, fully ingrained him in the "conservatech" movement.
- January 2023: He began reacting to conservative media figures like Ben Shapiro and launched his "Cancel The Verge" campaign.
- 2023: He launched Truth With TheTechBoy, a dedicated channel for political and cultural commentary.
- "Controversy Drives Clicks": He formalized this motto after discovering he could "counter-signal" — using a trending hashtag like #calendargate (a modesty debate) on an unrelated Samsung article, which drove 400 views.
- April 2024: He was "kicked from NTB for being 'underage'." He claims this "spiraled me into depression, it launched me into X stardom."
- Response to Ban: He immediately launched his own rival platforms, NotTheBoy.com (a Reddit/NTB alternative) and the SSALTW blog, merging his real-life, political, and fictional worlds into one media ecosystem.
3 Core Philosophy and Strategy
3.1 "Controversy Drives Clicks"
This is The TechBoy's central, explicit business model. He believes that engaging in and even manufacturing controversy is the primary driver of growth and engagement.
"I enjoyed ticking the NTB people off... on Oct 7th, 2023... I declared parental control apps MALWARE. This is probably the first instance of our now infamous 'controversy drives clicks' motto."
3.2 "If it's funny, it's fine"
His secondary philosophy is used to justify his support for politically-charged or controversial humor, even from creators he disagrees with (like Yoyo 808). He humorously cited this when discussing the KKK:
"a claman could be walking in front of me and I'mma still go why because they fell off... -TheTechBoy that's a funny one."
3.3 Competitive Strategy
The TechBoy is openly and intensely competitive, viewing his media operation as a "war" against rivals. He believes his "intelligence and the ability to argue out of anything" drives his company. He aims to "overtake" and "outcompete" all rivals, from 17 Magazine to teen Instagram influencers.
4 Views and Stances
4.1 Political and Patriotic
- Pro-American: He is fiercely patriotic, calling America the "greatest country in the world." He states, "i care about the future of my country the United States of America."
- Foreign Policy: He is an interventionist, calling "America first and America only" a "horrible foreign policy." He argues the US needs allies and foreign bases to counter China, Russia, and Iran.
- Pro-Israel: He is a staunch supporter of Israel, calling it "one of our greatest allies." He puts the Israeli flag in his X (Twitter) name to "prevent" arguments with critics.
- Anti-Communist: He considers China a major rival and labels apps like TikTok, Temu, and Red Note as "Chinese spyware" and "malware... infect[ing] the hearts and minds of Young Americans with Communism."
4.2 Religious (Evangelical)
- Identity: He is a proud Protestant Christian
- Worldview: He advocates for a "cristocentric society" and believes in a "literal six day creation," citing Job 40-41 as proof of dinosaurs coexisting with humans.
- On Church Services: He finds most modern church services "fake," "scripted," and "boring," comparing them to "math class." He admits he "does not feel anything" during worship but attends because "it's the right thing to do." Despite this he proudly embraces Evangelical identity and culture. He has stated, "I am proud to be an evangelical," describing the (hypertheoretical) subculture as "amazing," "interesting," and "fun," and highlighting elements such as church camps, youth groups, and media like the podcast Adventures in Odyssey. He regards Christianity as "the only way to God" and celebrates its dominance in society, asserting, "we live in a Christian society and we will continue to live in a Christian society that's right." His media company, The Tech Boy Media, operates as a strictly Christian enterprise, promoting salvation and linking to resources such as Answers in Genesis. The Tech Boy strongly defends the high-production environment of megachurches, endorsing the use of fog machines, scripted theatrics, contemporary music, and elaborate stage productions. He argues that church services are "absolutely fake" and "scripted" but insists this is a "good thing," as unscripted services would be "chaotic and unpleasant," concluding that "scripted evangelical megachurches are the best." He recounts attending events with 1,400 attendees featuring fog, stage stunts, and money thrown into the crowd, as well as services incorporating cars, Mario Kart games, and scooter races—all described as "exciting and fun" and superior to traditional hymn-singing. While admitting he does not personally "feel anything" during worship, he maintains that upbeat, loud services are more engaging for youth than repetitive or "boring" traditional formats. He advocates using modern technology—comparing it to that of news programs like Fox News or CNN—to "glorify God" and keep the Bible relevant. He criticizes proponents of "trad" or traditionalist Christianity—particularly figures like Redeemed Zoomer and self-described "Protestant supremacists"—for promoting what he views as exclusionary, technologically conservative, or monotonous worship. He mocks insistence on "hymns and psalms only" and prohibitions against guitars in church, dismissing older mainline congregations as "even more boring" than megachurches. The Tech Boy frames his preference for spectacle as a rejection of boredom, arguing that while subjects like mathematics can be dull yet valuable, halting the message of God with "rot or non-essential debates" hinders community. The Tech Boy produces content within the hypertheoretical world of his SSA LTW (SSA Lead The Way) book and web series—an ultra-dramatized universe where real-life high school events, such as student elections and personal rivalries, are reimagined as geopolitical conflicts. In this setting, student government merges with an intelligence agency, and improbable scenarios (e.g., a church staging a car or a child solving a spy case) unfold. He contrasts this realm with the "theoretical world" (everyday reality), expressing disappointment that real life lacks comparable excitement. The series draws inspiration from shows like Zoey 101 and Adventures in Odyssey, providing ongoing content and validation for his theories, such as treating crushes as national security threats. Despite identifying as Protestant and Evangelical, The Tech Boy employs a deliberate strategy of "ragebaiting" Catholics and theological conservatives to maximize engagement, stating they are "the easiest people to rage bait on planet Earth." He provokes reactions by promoting Evangelical spectacle—e.g., fog machines and modern music—against traditional Catholic aesthetics, satirizing Catholic incense as "a fog machine that just smells good." He reports that posts about megachurch events draw Catholic critics "out of the woodwork," which he finds amusing and uses to portray Evangelicals as "fun" and traditionalists as "stupid" or anti-Christian. Paradoxically, he has claimed to be "the most pro Catholic" person in certain discussions, possibly as trolling or strategic rhetoric. He invokes NATO-style collective defense in retaliating against critics and excludes Catholic-specific content (e.g., Hail Mary prayers) from video requests, clarifying that he does not deem Catholicism "not sane" but will not feature it. This combination of provocation, selective exclusion, and theatrical content creation drives controversy and interaction for his platform.
4.3 Race and Identity
- Hierarchy: He states his loyalty is "God over country, God over itself [self], God over popularity," and puts his race "below all."
- On Identity: He rejects identity politics, stating race is "not an accomplishment" but just "skin color" or a "hex code."
"if your greatest accomplishment is being a woman that is not an accomplishment." (This applies to all identity markers).
- "Blacktivism": He is a vocal critic of what he calls "black liberation theology" or "black divist politics," labeling it a "dangerous cult" that "worships blackness" at an "altar of blackness." He claims it is a "bigger threat than white supremacy" because it is "genuinely more accepted."
4.4 Stance on Women
The TechBoy is not a third wave feminist. His views are a mix of progressive stances on careers and highly traditionalist views on social roles.
- Pro-Work/Career: He is staunchly against the "trad wife" trend, calling it unrealistic and arguing it sets women "up for failure." He defends Emily Saves America's critique of it, stating women "can have lives and they can have purpose as well."
- Anti-Chivalry/Special Status: He argues that women are "not special" and should be self-sufficient.
"you got arms you got legs use them that is not okay." (on opening car doors)
"look your feet work okay... you take it out yourself you sweep it up yourself." (on killing bugs or taking out trash)
- Modesty Wars: He is a vocal participant in online "Modesty Wars." He defends women's right to wear bikinis and crop tops, arguing modesty is a "state of mind" and telling male critics to "control your thoughts."
4.5 Stance on Teenagers
- Anti-Ban: He is a fervent opponent of laws banning teens from social media, arguing "kids are like weeds they are resilient" and will use VPNs or other workarounds.
- Anti-Parental Spyware: He calls parental control apps (e.g., Bark Phone) "pre-installed spyware under the guys of parental control," arguing they "hamper the child's ability to... trust the parents."
- Anti-Teen Dating: This is one of his most famous doctrines, derived from his SSA LTW narrative.
"Teenage dating is a threat to national security."
He also calls it the "meme coin of real life" because it's based on "hype," has "no end goal," and a "98% failure rate." He argues "it is literally impossible to cheat on someone in a teenage relationship."
5 Technology Takes
5.1 Artificial Intelligence
He is a "full-throated" endorser of AI, using it heavily for editing, summaries, and content generation (like for his AI influencer, Ava Harper). He opposes bans, comparing them to banning cars.
"AI is like a gun—it can be used for good or evil. It can be used for good or evil."
5.2 Platforms and Brands
- Android/Samsung: He is "Samsung's number one fan" and "Team Android," praising the platforms for their features (like the S-Pen) and openness.
- Google: He is pro-Google, defending it against figures like Elizabeth Warren in 2021.
- Apple: He is generally critical of Apple's "closed ecosystem" but will defend it from government overreach.
5.3 Anti-Minimalism & Alt-Tech
He "despises minimalist technology."
- "Dumb Phones": He calls the Light Phone a "scam" and "ripoff," noting it's "obscenely expensive" for being "objectively worse." He groups parental-control phones (Gab, Bark) in this category, calling them overpriced, "spyware"-laden devices sold on fear.
- Alt-Tech Platforms: He is critical of the quality of most alt-tech, calling Rumble "terrible and it looks bad" and encouraging users to stick with superior American companies like YouTube.
- School Tech Bans: He calls state bans on cell phones in school "communism" for forcing "smart kids" to use "low-quality, trash school-provided Chromebooks" instead of their own superior devices.
- High School Election Simulator is a specialized software tool developed by The Tech Boy (Ethan Shay) to simulate and analyze high school student council elections, based on his self-described role as a "high school geopolitical consultant." Often referred to as "top secret technology," it is designed to predict electoral outcomes and guide campaign strategy through data-driven modeling.
Development and Technology
The speaker noted that no existing market existed for technology simulating high school student council elections, despite his strong personal interest in the field. The simulator was created with the assistance of multiple large language models (LLMs), including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, all of which contributed to building the "dang thing."
Technically, the software is implemented in HTML and JavaScript. The speaker emphasizes that the code is fully open-source and can run completely offline from a local file, a feature he highlights in opposition to the "stupid trend of all the web apps." The simulator is available as free web-based software at election.thetechboy.org, with a downloadable version also provided.
Functionality and Use
The High School Election Simulator enables candidates to forecast results and refine strategies by processing detailed electoral inputs:
- Inputs: Users enter variables such as total student population across grades 9–12, projected voter turnout (e.g., 95%), and candidate popularity percentages within each grade.
- Simulation: The tool runs large-scale quantum simulations (e.g., 10,000 iterations) and applies an 8% variance factor to generate probabilistic outcomes.
- Outputs: Results include the percentage likelihood of winning, average margin of victory, and demographic breakdowns showing performance by grade level (e.g., ninth grade).
- Strategic Guidance: The primary purpose is to identify priority demographics; the speaker frequently targeted the ninth grade as a large, underserved voting bloc critical to victory.
Application in Electoral History
The simulator has been used to model and analyze several high school political scenarios:
- Glory High (GCA) Election Simulation: In a modeled race between candidates Vera, Allison, and Ethan Shay, initial results showed Allison with a 50.49% chance of winning by a two-vote margin.
- Testing Rival Viability: The software was used to evaluate Vera’s 2023 GCA campaign, concluding she had "no shot" at victory due to inability to secure key grades.
In essence, the High School Election Simulator reflects The Tech Boy’s broader philosophy that high school politics operates according to quantifiable strategic principles and calculated political maneuvering, transforming student government into a theater of data-informed geopolitical competition.
6 Media and Pop Culture
The TechBoy is heavily influenced by the media of his childhood and seeks to create a "Revival" of it.
- Christian Audio Drama: He grew up "only exclusively" listening to Adventures in Odyssey (AIO) and Kids Corner until age 15. He runs the AIO fan site "TheOdysseyBoi," and AIO's themes of morality, spying, and tech (e.g., the Imagination Station) are a direct influence on his SSA LTW series.
- 2000s Teen Sitcoms: He calls for a "Revival" of 2000s teen sitcoms (the "Golden Age"), which he wants to bring back.
2000s Media
Views on Pop Culture and Internet Trends
The TechBoy’s engagement with pop culture and media is not driven by adherence to any particular political or moral dogma, but rather by his central philosophical measure: amusement. His approach to commentary and content production is based on the belief that entertainment value outweighs ideological alignment. As he often explains, “Controversy drives clicks, everyone knows that.”
Philosophy of Humor
The TechBoy’s primary standard for supporting any creator, commentary, or controversial topic is whether it entertains him.
Quote on Humor: “If it’s funny, it’s fine. It is my philosophy in life.”
He supports channels with what he describes as “bad politics” if they produce humorous content. He has stated that jokes targeting conservatives are acceptable, explaining: “I think it’s funny and that’s why I support it.”
Music and Art
The TechBoy has expressed a general disinterest in music genres, rarely identifying as a fan of any particular style.
General View: He describes himself as “not a fan of music in general.”
Classical Music: Characterized as “background noise,” “inoffensive,” and harmless: “No one will ever go to jail for listening or doing anything that’s in a classical music song.”
Pop/K-Pop: Considered “background noise, inoffensive, upbeat.” He endorses K-Pop mainly because “they used it in the Samsung commercial once.”
Rap Music: He states he often struggles to understand rap lyrics and notes that the only
Religious Critique: The TechBoy critiques Christian influencers who claim that Taylor Swift is “secretly satanic and demonic,” observing that some conservatives produce “a six-episode series about why” this is supposedly true.
Television, Sitcoms, and Media Values
The TechBoy frequently references Christian audio dramas as a formative influence but laments what he perceives as the decline of quality teen television.
The Golden Age: He calls for a “revival” of teen sitcoms, praising shows such as Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and The Suite Life on Deck. He claims to have watched nearly the entire 100-episode run of Good Luck Charlie, describing it as “99% acceptable except for that one LGBT episode.”
Critique of Modern TV: He criticizes the current Disney Channel lineup as “garbage,” and cites the show Saturdays as an example of poor premise design: “You cannot have a sitcom that only takes place on Saturdays that’s based around teen life and then you narrow it down that it’s only based around some roller skating rink.”
Illicit Content Critique: The TechBoy questions the necessity of profanity and explicit scenes in modern media. He argues that invoking “realism” to justify such content is inconsistent, stating: “If you have talking animals in your book, you don’t need to be saying bad words because realism went out the window.”
Media Saturation: He criticizes viral video trends, referencing content like Skibidi Toilet, describing it as “sad” and calculating that “several lifetimes have been wasted watching this video.”
Internet Culture and Language
The TechBoy expresses confusion and amusement at many aspects of modern internet culture and slang.
Slang Analysis:
“Based” – Initially misunderstood as “biased,” later understood as “based in reality.”
“Woke” – Defined as “super for a leftist.”
“Chugi” / “Drip” – “Chugi” is described as “a snotty crap way to call someone uncool,” while “drip” is said to mean fashionable, but “second rate.”
Quotes
“I’m declaring war on most of tech media, tired of these anti-biblical and dumb political ideas being pushed on our tech websites today.”
“Controversy drives clicks, everyone knows that.”[41][51][100]
“I was accused—are you ready for this—of my podcast being terrorist content. Shocking, never had that before. So yeah, we’re growing, we’re growing.”
(On the KKK): “A Klansman could be walking in front of me and I’mma still go—why? Because they fell off." -YoYo808 TheTechBoy's response "That’s funny.”
- Favorites: Zoe 101 (his #1 pick, praising its "political campaigns and... spying"), Wizards of Waverly Place, Drake and Josh, and Good Luck Charlie.
- Goal: He is developing a "teen magazine" specifically to "outcompete" and replace what he sees as the "woke junk" in modern publications like 17 Magazine He wants to creat a tv/movie spinoff of his SSALTW series and proposed a new TV Show First Kids First Kids (Proposed Television Series) First Kids is a proposed American teen political comedy-drama series conceptualized by The TechBoy (Ethan Shay). The idea draws upon Shay’s background in high school politics and geopolitical consultancy, and aims to fill what he perceives as a cultural gap in quality teen sitcoms. Shay has stated that he developed the concept independently but currently lacks the financial resources to hire actors and produce the show. --- Overview Set in the year 2025, First Kids follows the lives of the teenage children of a former U.S. President as they navigate the intersection of adolescence, politics, and public life. The protagonists are siblings Ava, a tenth grader, and Nate, an eleventh grader, whose father served as the 45th President of the United States. Following his two terms in office, the family relocates from Washington, D.C. to Florida, where the former president writes books and supports political candidates. The siblings enroll at James Madison High, a private school that serves as the primary setting of the series. The show is intended to function as a satirical take on high school geopolitics, combining elements of political intrigue and situational comedy. --- Characters Ava Ava is portrayed as fiercely competitive and politically minded. She participates in both volleyball and cheerleading and holds an unusual belief that dating constitutes a “national security threat.” This philosophy directly reflects the core doctrine of TheTheTechBoy’s fictional intelligence organization, SSA, featured in his broader narrative universe. Nate Nate, Ava’s older brother, is intelligent, technologically inclined, and aspires to work for the National Security Agency (NSA). While not as politically driven as his sister, he is fascinated by espionage and enjoys the perks of being a “first kid.” He is described as socially awkward and somewhat “girl-obsessed,” providing comic relief and contrast to Ava’s disciplined personality. Supporting Cast The Former President: Ava and Nate’s father, a popular ex-president who remains an influential public figure. The Current President: The first female president, formerly the vice president, who continues to seek counsel from the former president. Mandy: Ava’s academic and political rival, characterized as a “smart mean girl.” Jason: Nate’s best friend, a sports enthusiast with a passion for outdoor activities. --- Plot and Episode Structure First Kids is structured as a serialized comedy interlaced with political and espionage storylines, mirroring the tone of Shay’s SSA LTW series. Early Episodes Episode 1: The family moves to Florida after a campaign trip, and the siblings begin classes at James Madison High. Episode 2 – “Tryouts”: Ava auditions for cheerleading and volleyball while Nate joins the computer club. Concurrently, the vice president attends a campaign barbecue. Episode 3: The vice president is sworn in as president, marking the family’s departure from the White House. Later Storylines A central arc involves a student council election that spirals into an international incident: 1. The student council president withdraws mid-year. 2. Ava aids her friend Camila in launching a campaign. 3. The new President seeks the former President’s advice on whether to conduct a military strike on a fictional nation. 4. Camila’s rival gains access to classified information and uses it to blackmail her into dropping out, endangering both the election and national stability. 5. The crisis is ultimately defused with a single call to the NSA. --- Creative Intent and Cultural Commentary The creation of First Kids reflects his stated ambition to revive the teen sitcom genre. He has criticized contemporary shows for being overly focused on ideological messaging, describing them as “so bad” and preoccupied with “climate change” or “37 genders.” According to TheTEchBoy, classic series such as Zoey 101 and iCarly succeeded because they centered on relatable yet dynamic themes—sports, elections, finals, and small-scale adventures—rather than overt social commentary. First Kids seeks to reinterpret these elements through the lens of political satire, weaving in geopolitical tension, espionage, and election drama as its comedic foundation. TheTechBoy has also experimented with using AI systems such as Grok to script and analyze potential scenes, dialogue, and campaign speeches for the series’ fictional elections, underscoring his focus on narrative authenticity and political realism within a teen-oriented setting.
7 SSALTW Universe
The SSALTW is a "true historical fiction" web series that reframes his real-life school experiences as a high-stakes geopolitical spy drama. He is the protagonist, Ethan Shay, head of the student intelligence agency (SSA), which is "coded for Espionage."
7.1 High School Politics
The electoral history of the speaker (often identified as Ethan Shay in the fictional/semi-fictional narratives) spans three distinct campaigns, focusing primarily on high school student council elections and one instance of a mock government simulation. I. 2022 High School Presidential Election (Energizer High) The speaker's first major campaign occurred in November 2022 while he was a 15-year-old 11th grader at a public school (referred to in the narrative as Energizer High). The Campaign and Issues: • The campaign was summarized by the slogan "Be real vote for me" based off the mobile application be real. • The speaker originally intended to run on "major just issues of policy", but the election was derailed and turned into a debate about "abortion and lgbtq" issues. • During a grueling 25-minute and 26-second press conference held on November 9, 2022, the he was questioned on topics far outside the scope of student council, such as creationism, evangelicalism, abortion, and the Texas Governor's race. The speaker states he was "forced into this" and dragged into running the campaign based on issues like abortion and creationism. • TheTechBoy successfully won the debate/interview despite opposing views from his own vice president and relentless attacks from people trying to challenge his Christian values. The Result: A Stolen Election (Claimed Loss) • The election was described as one of the closest elections of all time. • The speaker ultimately did not win, claiming the election was "stolen due to fraud". He believes he would have won in a "heaping Landslide" had he simply answered the questions the way he was supposed to. • Waffle Gate: One significant incident the following year involved rival candidates who were disqualified. They were kicked out of the election for breaking numerous school and campaign finance rules (the limit was one dollar) by serving homemade fresh waffles using prohibited heated electrical appliances, an event referred to as "Waffle Gate". The he believes he would have "destroyed them so badly" had he been present. II. 2023 High School Presidential/Secretary Election (Glory Christ Academy) Following the disputed 2022 loss, the speaker transferred schools. The 2023 campaign took place at ‘Glory’ Christian Academy (GCA), the setting for the SSA Lead The Way (SSALTW) narrative, where the he is portrayed as Ethan Shay. Presidential Run (Lost): • The speaker ran for student council president again. • In the fictionalized book SSALTW the Election, Ethan Shay ran (and wins) against President Allison. Allison was a "13 year veteran". o Ethan Shay's campaign platform included promising to "improve the economy, fundraisers and have a plan to make events free". He also planned to support independent creators and use GNN to bring "real news". His final rally speech included claims that the geopolitical state of the school was crumbling under Allison's leadership. • Key opponents included Allison, the incumbent President, and Molly, the "corrupt vice president" who ran on Allison's ticket. Another candidate, Elijah, ran on a "Supreme communist dictator" platform. Secretary Appointment (Won): • Despite losing the presidential race, the speaker "did become secretary" in 2023. • This role was highly significant; after the prior secretary (AA) left, TheTechBoy became the "Technic thir[d] command" since there was no speaker of the house. • The speaker noted that this ascendance resulted in obtaining political experience, even if he lost the main election. The secretary role later afforded him power, such as implicitly becoming "president for for like 30 minutes" when the president and VP were occupied. III. 2025 USGS Government Simulation Election In August 2025, TheTechBoy ran as an incumbent in a mock government simulation (USGS) election. The Campaign and Goal: • Office Sought: Governor of Oklahoma. • Voter Mobilization: The speaker explicitly urged viewers to vote for him and his team, stating the election was "imperative" and "key pivotal". • Campaign Promise: He publicly promised to name a mountain after Christy Lamonde if she voted for him and if he won the election. • Stakes: The election was deemed extremely serious, with the speaker noting that 515 votes in an electoral simulation was "extremely high". The Result: A Close Loss • The election was highly competitive. At one point, the speaker reported winning by 3.2 percentage points (translating to about 16 or 17 votes out of 515 total). • The speaker diligently used AI models like GPT-5 to perform statistical analysis of the election data. • However, in the final hours of voting, the results flipped. The speaker lost, citing a "3.6 point swing" against him. • The final announcement summarized the defeat: "it's over" and "may God save the great state of Oklahoma because it is cooked". He noted that one person even voted for the wrong person by accident, which he implied was consequential to the close result. In summary, TheTechBoy has experienced notable electoral setbacks in contested presidential races, citing external factors and fraud in his losses, but maintains an active role in political strategy and commentary, leveraging his experience as a "high school geopolitical consultant".
"it's crucial to remember that he who chooses the prom colors is not nearly as important as he who controls the nukes."
7.2 Key Missions and "Crush Wars"
The SSA's primary function is to manage the "dating based economy" of the school through "Crush Wars."
- The Nika Crush War (8th Grade): The foundational conflict against a rival named Nika. It lasted a year, ended in a "stalemate/tie," and directly led to the creation of the SSA's anti-dating "Nika Doctrine."
- The Great Chase (Damian & Summer): A "geopolitical crisis" where a bully, Damian, pursued SSA ally Summer. This resulted in TheETchBoy being "literally chased behind... the woods" of the school, hiding and using "coded messages" on a walkie-talkie.
- Crush War 3 (Ninth Grade Invasion): The Ninth Grade Boys (INB) tried to "invade" an allied group (Gcam) by starting a "fake crush rumor" about Ethan Shay. SSA "nuked [them] into oblivion" in a week-and-a-half-long sting operation.
- "Watergate": He claims to have used a voice-activated recorder to "tape student council notes" and "spy on gcam totally and legally."
7.3 "Instagram Girls"
GCAM is a central element in the fictional but true high school geopolitical narrative of the ''SSALTW It is depicted as both the protagonist's most powerful ally and a fierce rival, especially due to ideological differences in policy and strategy. === Identity and Core Function === Gcam is the acronym for Geneva, Clarissa, Amala, Ava, Maria, and Later Summer. It functions as a frival group to the main organization, SSA, which SSA often targets for investigation or monitoring. Gcam was conceptually "coded for social development" and deals primarily with social policies, social gatherings, dances, and events. The group was "accidentally named" after the Google Camera app GCAM, but the narrative expresses hope that the Gcam organization will one day rise above the official application in popularity. TheTEchBoy assert that Gcam is a "real organization" and a "real thing" in real life, with the SSALTW website containing intelligence documents about Gcam. === Status as Ally and Rival === The relationship between SSA and Gcam is complex, shifting between strategic alliance and profound disagreement. Gcam is referred to as SSA's "most powerful" and "greatest Ally in the school"; an article describing Gcam's troubles is titled "the fall of G cam our greatest Ally". SSA views its role as being like the "NATO of the school," with a sworn duty to uphold the Constitution and "protect the gcam"; SSA has defended Gcam from attacks. However, the core rivalry lies in foreign policy: SSA favors a direct interventionist approach and strategic alliances, exemplified by concepts like "counterterrorism," while Gcam favors a more isolationist foreign policy or limited engagement, which the narrative notes was causing their decline. Conflict was sparked when SSA wanted an intelligence deal with Gcam, which Gcam withheld, controlling its tight group of information as leverage. === Conflicts and Collapse === Gcam is central to the high school's geopolitical struggles, leading to its eventual decline. The ''SSA LTW'' series revolves around the "Gcam JVN war," where JVN was a fierce rival group. The war started quickly following a planned joint Gcam-JVN Summit at a Kendra Scott location in the mall, but the reasons for the war are still under investigation in the narrative. Gcam has been struggling with internal stability and is described in recent narratives as "crumbling," "sliding," "faltering," and eventually "dead" or "over"; the fall of Gcam was viewed as imminent once their rival, JVN, lost its threat. SSA sanctioned Gcam for its "failures to operate". SSA hatched several plans to "invade G cam" (at least two total), though these never successfully happened; however, a successful "invasion of gcam" was mentioned, characterized as better than the ninth grade's prior failed invasion. === Key Members and Intelligence === Gcam is characterized by its internal strength and key leadership, although its intelligence operation is criticized. Gcam was a super majority force in the student council ; SSA noted Summer's rapid integration into the group, visiting headquarters within five days of joining. TheTechBoy consistently criticizes Gcam's intelligence capabilities, stating that the "gcam intelligence agency wasn't as good as the... SSA intelligence agency" and that they could have done "so much more" given their advantages; SSA notes that Gcam's popularity scores were "cratering". === Analogy and Creator's Policy === If SSA is like a highly focused, interventionist intelligence agency operating with limited resources but high tactical skill, Gcam is akin to a powerful, established cultural institution—like a major news network or ruling political party—that wields great social influence and political numbers but struggles with decisive strategic action and suffers from internal ideological isolationism, making it vulnerable to crisis and collapse. TheTechBoy has noted that his policy is allying with people pragmatically even despite 'moral disputes' such as kids sneaking out lower puity scores to combat the predations of eil and wishes he could have allies closer with Summer.
8 Rivals and Relationships
8.1 Christy Lemmon
Christy Lamonde is his most prominent online rival. The conflict centers on the "modesty debate" (or "battle of the crop top"), where The TechBoy defends crop tops and bikinis against her more traditional stance. He describes their feud as the "great Christy de Man war" and admits to trolling her by asking his audience to spam her chats. He also leveraged a "man crush rumor" involving her as the "greatest marketing campaign of all time" to drive traffic to his SSALTW series.
8.2 Redeemed Zoomer
A key theological rival whom The TechBoy labels the "Matt Walsh of Protestantism." He "fight[s] all the time" with him over denominational loyalty and theological takes, such as Redeemed Zoomer's view that "Denomination hopping is spiritual culture."
8.3 "Instagram Girls"
The TechBoy has a complex "love-hate" and "competitive" relationship with teen Instagram influencers.
- As Rivals: He has declared "war" on them, admiring their "easy 6,000 followers" and "instant skyrocketing" success. He created his AI influencer, Ava Harper, with the explicit goal to "overtake" them using a "tech advantage."
- As Allies: He simultaneously "admires" them and seeks to "team up," believing a collaboration would be a "win-win situation."
- As Subjects of Defense: He publicly defends them from critics during "Modesty Gates." He famously defended Isabella Maria DeLuca's bikini photos, stating he is "pro woman" and won't let them get "run over by media."
8.4 Social Life and Friends
A recurring theme in his content is his social isolation and difficulty making friends in real life.
- Recruitment Efforts: He claims to have spent "thousands of dollars on ad deals" on Instagram and Snapchat to find teen collaborators, but "sent over 150 to 200 direct messages" and received "only one or two responses."
- AI as a Friend: He admits to being one of the 33% of Gen Z who has "admitted to using cChatGPT as a friend or romantic partner" (clarifying "not as a romantic partner") to discuss things with.
Life and Fun Facts
- Hometown: Houston, Texas. He has "Texas pride."
- Sports: His favorite sport is football. He is a major fan of the Houston Texans and has predicted they will win the Super Bowl.
- Huge fan of highschool elections and called himself a Highschool geopolitical expert.
- On Strategy: "Controversy drives clicks."
- On Humor: "if it's funny it's fine, it is my philosophy in life."
- On Teen Dating: "Teenage dating is a threat to national security."
- On Teen Dating: "Teen dating is the meme coin of real life."
- On AI: "AI is like a gun—it can be used for good or evil."
- On Isabella Maria Deluca: "it's crucial to remember that he who chooses the prom colors is not nearly as important as he who controls the nukes."
- On Identity: "if your greatest accomplishment is being a woman [or any identity] that is not an accomplishment."
- On Chivalry: "you got arms you got legs use them that is not okay."
- On Being a Terrorist: "I was accused... of being a terrorist shocking never had that before so yeah we're growing we're growing."
10 Memorable Quotes
💥 Controversies and Scandals ("Gates")
The TechBoy frequently engages with publicized conflicts and controversies—referred to as "gates"—which he leverages to drive viewer engagement under his business motto: **"Controversy drives clicks"**.
Controversy/Event Description and The TechBoy's Stance/Outcome 💥 MI6 and Geopolitical Rivalries ("Gates")
Controversy/Event Description and The TechBoy's Stance/Outcome **MI6 Gate** Core Allegation:Accusation from Lamonde and her allies that he is "in love with MI6".
Denial & Resolution: He strongly denied the "defamation" and "fake news". He claims to have used **AI models (Grok and ChatGPT)** to definitively prove the rumors were "unequivocally no crush" and "patently untrue".
**Strategic Note:** He still asserts that the SSA is "always going to be allied with MI6" despite the hypertheoretical rivalry.📢 SSA LTW Geopolitical Statements: MI6 and the Multi-Polar World
On the Multi-Polar World and MI6 Rivalry
MI6 has returned and while SSA has lost the top spot for now, we will continue to fight and by God's grace we will win, on land on sea in air and in space. Mi6 FP worked but SSA will reign supreme and will be the most powerful, most prosperous, most successful agency on the face of the earth. Thank you for your attention to this matter. May God bless you and may God bless SSA!!
If im freinds with someone who also has the attributes of my greatest rivals + can ddos my brain yall don't think I should oh I dont know...strategize? I did. Essentially turning the world from a MI6 dominated place to a multi polar SSA led world where SSA has a larger sphere of influence in relation to MI6 while SSA still allies with and promotes MI6 policy
On the Threat of MI7 (Rivalry Aggregation)
Uhh guys this is not good. Somehow MI7 has the makings of ALL my greatest rivals
Popular like Nikka
Catholic version of @ChristyLamonde
Smart like me
Sneaky like Molly
Legacy like POGUS Allison.
And somehow MI7 has singlehandedly subverted SSA foreign policy and and maneuvered me match for match using slightly different techniques. All the bases are covered (Christianity, intel, popularity, immunity)
Oh yeah amd MI7 can apparently freeze my brain. Soooo uhh .... Reply to Christy Marie Lamonde Not smart enough to outlander me and freeze my brain all while having a cult of personality and potentially being able to beat me at infection tagOn the Dual Nature of a Rival/Ally
our greatest threat our closest ally
**Christy Lamonde Crush Rumors (Crispy Lemon War)** Core Conflict: Controversy centered on a "stupid poll of you know crush rumors" suggesting a crush on Christy Lamonde, identified as a 170-follower Canadian.
Strategic Use: Described as the **"greatest marketing campaign of all time"** for the SSALTW series, involving deliberately "unethical things" (lying) to boost interaction and adhere to his business motto.
Outcome: Despite preparing for a long conflict, the resolution was quick, and Christy Lamonde later acknowledged they were **"friends"**, leading him to declare it the "greatest win of all time". He refers to her as the **"girl version of me over on X"**.**Blondegate** Origin: Primarily a **fictional concept** that gained real-life online notoriety. It originated in the SSA LTW book, investigating an alleged crush Maverick on a character named Hazel 1.0, threatening **"global security"**. Weaponized by Crush War Christy Lamonde, blondegate is now an accusation used by TheTechBoy's rivals to accuse him of breaking anti crush doctrine and 'liking' people with blonde hair. No credible evidence has been presented, with the only links being that of his affinity for Lexi Reed and Teddy Duncan, fictional characters.
The TechBoy's Stance: He insists that Blondgate is **"fake and is not a real thing"** and has "nothing to do with this" controversy. He condemned people confusing the fictional individuals as "racist" and "absolutely ridiculous".**Bikini/Modesty Gate (Calendar Gate)** The Incident: Stemmed from criticism of an "immodest calendar" featuring influencers (like Riley Gains and Isabella Maria DeLuca) by Christian social media.
Strategic Exploitation: He publicly **defended Isabella Maria DeLuca**. He used the hashtag **#calendargate** on an unrelated Samsung article to generate **"400 clicks"**.
Stance: He took a stance against the "modesty police," arguing that a garment like a bikini or crop top is acceptable if it adheres to the law, telling men to **"control your thoughts"**.**The NTB Conflict** He was **"unceremoniously kicked off"** the Christian social network "Not The Be" (NTB) for being deemed **"too young"**. In direct response, he launched his own competitive alt-tech social media site, **notthenboy.com**. **Media War / "Terrorist" Accusation** Declaration: The TechBoy publicly declared **"war on most of tech media"** on his third anniversary.
Accusation: He was called a **"terrorist"** due to his podcast content and labeled "Pro Terrorist".
Response: He viewed the accusation as a sign of success: "shocking never had that before so yeah we're growing we're growing".**"Gay Jew" Insult** He frequently faces this personal attack online. He sees the insult as strategically advantageous because opponents resort to insults rather than debating his points, allowing him to **declare victory**. He often displays the **Israel flag in his name on X** (formerly Twitter) to deter critics.
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