Sex scandal shakes Viennese influencer scene: what happened?
Sex scandal shakes Viennese influencer scene: what happened?
Innere Stadt, Österreich - A real turmoil in the Viennese influencer scene: the well-known Tikokentluencer Ashley Barnes, who is very popular with over 2.7 million followers and more than 300 million likes on the net, is facing severe allegations. On July 15, 2025, her colleague Brad Mason published a number of allegations that shook the entire community. Barnes is accused of having shown extremely inappropriate behavior during a stay in Los Angeles, which ranges from sexual abuse to attempted drug use. [Meinverkirk reports that…] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/inne-stadt/c-regionauten-community/sexskandal-schwere-vorwuerfe- against-influencer- ashley-barnes_a7462042)
In a sensational video series that quickly achieved millions of views, Mason describes the events of July 6, 2025. In a hotel room that he shared with Barnes and her roommates, there was a scandalous incident. Barns is not only said to have tried to kiss her roommate "truth or duty" by a game, but also urged to consume so-called "sex gums". Mason reports that Ashley grabbed a lot of alcohol and encouraged others to take drugs. Know your meme explains that…
The stressful evidence
Another explosive point in the reporting is the evidence that Mason has collected. This includes a video that shows the contents of Barnes Bedtable, which was filled with intimate toys and lubricant. Mason also found a Mormon Bible, which is unclear who she actually heard. After he confronted Barnes and brought them to the university, he also contacted her father, who apologized for his daughter's behavior and confirmed that Ashley had to deal with addiction problems.
Although Ashley Barnes initially responded to her addiction problems in a video, there has been a clear reaction to the serious allegations so far. Her second Tikok account, which became temporarily privately, continues to leave the users in the dark through their answer. Mason, who specifies not to accept excuses for barnes' behavior, showed through that he could not imagine how she deals with the allegations. A psychological understanding of the behavior of influencers could be very important, especially if you have an eye on your audience.
a critical look at influencer marketing
Against this background, the Barnes case also raises questions about the influence of social media figures on young people and their buying behavior. A current study by Fraunhofer ISI notes that around 50% of the young people surveyed bought products advertised by influencers. The age group of 13- to 14-year-olds in particular is susceptible to the supposed role models. The critical consumption of adhesion is particularly important here, since 25% of young people regularly experience negative reactions to influencer marketing and a growing need for protective measures. Fraunhofer isi illuminates that…The Ashley Barnes case is a wake -up call for many in the digital world. How much influence do these social media really have and where do you draw the limit? Despite the presumption of innocence, it is important to carefully observe the events. It remains to be seen how the situation for Barnes will develop and what measures may follow to better protect young people.
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