The phrase gained notoriety through specific viral videos—most notably the "Guerrero flaying incident"—which depict brutal executions and torture. This content is frequently shared in encrypted or semi-anonymous digital spaces to bypass standard social media moderation. Typical content associated with this trend includes:
Hence, was born. Users who wanted to "document" the reality of the cartel war needed a search term that evaded auto-moderation while remaining specific enough to find the raw, unedited clips.
If you have experienced trauma from viewing violent content, please contact a mental health professional.
: Due to the extreme nature of the content, most mainstream platforms have banned the video. Discussion of it often occurs in "gore" communities or subreddits dedicated to documenting reality. Psychological Effects
The "documenters" are not psychopaths; many are former journalists or human rights workers. The toll of this work has a name: .