Boumaaza and his crew have been outspoken critics of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and have supported pro net neutrality causes.
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Boumaaza first began creating YouTube videos in 2007, playing the role of an eccentric World of Warcraft player named Athene.
Machinima was criticised in early 2013 by high profile YouTuber Athene for "intimidating... multiple partners" to sign a contract that would significantly lower their CPM.