The problem is Russell is supposed to be the most obnoxious person to play with. Not because of being a jerk or whatever, but because he is hyper paranoid and was constantly interrogating and annoying everyone.
And I am one of the people that feels that winning over your fellow players in a way that makes them want to vote for you is a big part of the Survivor strategy.
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