The thing usually cited is that she was actually a large part of the precursor to cancel culture in that she had a site that encouraged tracking and exposing conservative “bullies” online.

But then she got involved in the Gamergate scandal and supposedly realized that all the real racism and hate came from the left.

Some find that quick turnaround hard to believe, but if given some of the hateful things she’s endured over the last few years, I’m inclined to believe it.

Then there’s the whole Daily Wire thing. Some think that indicates controlled oppo, given how flakey Ben Shapiro is, but others think she’s just using the platform for greater exposure and promotion.

Personally I like her because she’s got a great presence and demeanor and has already red pilled some normie friends of mine on some issues, but I also get why people are hesitant. I’m more cautiously optimistic myself.

Like you said, there’s always a risk.

She went to Charles Schwab's school for young future leaders. That is a dead giveaway.

She said vaxes were killing people, but Trump rebuked her for it, saying that they weren't:

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/public-global-health/587079-trump-pushes-back-on-candace-owens-people-arent-dying