I don't think they are a lost cause. If you hop in any big thread and sort by controversial you will see some based things, however, those comments are only seen by people that seek them out. This would be a way to pass important influencing information to the masses.
I just watched a group of animals beat a man over some complete bullshit. People need to see things like that. That video will turn hearts and minds. Not the hearts and minds here, but in the sheltered places that need to see the reality of what they are cultivating.
I understand your skepticism, though.
It doesn't have to be this video, though it was what inspired me to think of this. It's the idea. Maybe half the time it get nuked. Idk. But there would be some success.