The Captain's Commentaries - Bullying

[@luckyskaven13]

“As long as you’re having fun you’re doing it right” and “if you’re making someone else not have fun, then you’re doing it wrong.” Yes. Absolutely. A thousand times this. Well said sir.

[@qh5545]

Well said indeed

[@beretnarf]

An excellent video my friend. As someone who loves some good sarcasm, it is definitely important to think about the impact of my comments online. I think you're doing an excellent job spreading a positive, inclusive message through the community and have changed a lot along the way :)

[@snarkytomboy]

Hey, you made me feel accepted and welcome for the Orycon deal, so you're doing pretty good. Keep it up. :)

[@foureyesisafish7968]

Beret I didn’t realize it was you at first

[@acr2559]

I have been taking engineering for the past 2-3 years just because I love tinkering with Nerf blasters and just random stuff, and some of my classmates have picked on me but I continued doing what I love and I still do it to prove them wrong, to prove that bullying me will not stop me from doing what I love.

[@noahthonnard293]

Cap, I used to watch a lot of other nerf youtubers, but you and most people within your community are the best in my opinion and represent the hobby as it should be. It's just a hobby, there is never a need to belittle someone about if they like springers more than flywheels, or if they think the centurion is a good blaster or not. And when you do disagree you all do it respectfully. You and your fellow nerfers are humble and are the best the hobby has to offer. Also another good trait is your positivity, but not at the expense of honesty. When you dislike a blaster you say, "its not really my style" and "well at least it is good for parts" You always can find something good to say about a blaster and that makes watching your videos enjoyable, fun, and insightful. Keep up the good work!

[@qh5545]

Thank you for the great comment noah

[@Sxon.100]

Bullying is bad and needs to stop

[@none5520]

and that's an eeepic gamer statement

[@johnfitzgeraldkennedy7947]

you would think so after watching this

[@HavocEpeeist]

I am really glad to see a more serious look on the matter. I believe KZbinrs such as Beret, Jangular, Out is Darts (no joke, he emailed me a full detailed parts list for a stryfe mod) and yourself are excellent when it comes to having fun with the hobby and trying to teach others and welcome them to the hobby. Nerf is where I found safety and security from a lot of anxiety and depression, and I am very appreciative of the openness provided by your channel as well as many others.

[@qh5545]

This video needed to be made so badly , our prayers should go to the guys who get bullied

[@NERFDUDE-gp3lq]

HECK YA

[@yorkhyper1449]

Absolutely man.

[@bz4701]

CJ Nerf creates very family friendly content and is striving to make positive content for the hobby, BigCousinSteve has funny content too

[@deadlakerc]

This channel has helped me a lot with my depression and thoughts and you yourself Captain are a big inspiration to me I'm 26 very new to the Hobby I've only done cosmetic mods to a couple blasters but I'm looking to do more in your channel helps every time I've watched every single video you put out in the past year and I've gone back and watched about 80% of your videos in the past few weeks

[@danielmcbride3898]

About four years ago, when I was just getting back into nerf, I watched a lot of Drac, because I felt he did a great job of being super welcoming into the community. At that time, I watched a ton of videos from the eastern seaboard and felt invited to join these mergers. However, I think that, while growing up is important, Drac grew into a businessman before a hobbyist, which may be best for him, but I think makes him come off as less welcoming to the community. For instance, while he made a super great mod guide that made super great reference to all the people living off this hobby, like Luke from out of darts and Addie from Foamblast, as well as himself, he still was making a mod guide for beginners that would ultimately cost one hundred sixty dollars using the parts he showed. Honestly, I think those closer to he West Coast, such as yourself, Walton, Luke, and Beret, have come to better embody the spirit of nerf. I’m not saying that any of you aren’t “less grown up” than Drac, all of you, with the exception of Luke, from what I can tell, have outside jobs besides nerf, and I think that allows you all to be more playful since it’s still just a hobby. I think that in the case of Luke, him having a family of his own also helps him to take the hobby less seriously. Not to make a diss track on Drac, but his content leads me to believe that he’s less happy than he used to be, which makes me sad.

[@CaptainXavier]

This is VERY much why I have made no attempt, despite being given the opportunity several times, to make a career out of Nerf. I have a career that I genuinely enjoy and that allows me to indulge in the hobby far more than most can. I am unimaginably lucky in that. But I don't want it to become a job. To become a chore. I occasionally find myself slipping into that with the amount of content I produce. I may have to scale it back to avoid burn out. But it is still just a hobby for me.

[@DeltaWolf1000]

I believe yourself, Jangular and Beret are all positive people, often making me smile. You just seem to enjoy the hobby, be silly and are kind to others.

[@1nsane860]

I saw in the newspaper a dad who's son was being bullied in school confronted the bully with kindness because he had learned the bully was going through alot of problems at home abusive dad and parental divorce and such but he was kind and offered to help the boy and his son and the bully are great friends now and he is improving on his mentality it touched me

[@CaptainXavier]

I saw that one too. In general bullies are made, not born. Something happened to them or is happening to them to cause them to lash out. Helping them is the best way to change their behavior.

[@1nsane860]

Love kindness and generosity are very appealing I wonder why people choose hate death pain and ugliness but I guess that's what sets us apart from animals and in the end we are the animals sadly I'm not the most positive person but I prefer building with bricks rather than knocking them over

[@eggsarny]

I actually got 'bullied' in a conversation with a girl on tinder about my relationship with the hobby. I get that some people just don't get it but it was still a bit hurtful. I sent a screenshot of it to one of my group chats and we all had a laugh about it.

[@BugIronOnHerHip]

Honestly I’ve noticed lots of this on nerf modders welcome, like if somebody makes a recon with a maverick under barrel and people make fun of it and say things like “what is this 2012” and it’s frankly not acceptable, okay, and I hope that I’ll see less of this with the release of this video so, thanks for making it and for being a positive influence in the community

[@scottjs5207]

Unfortunately, that bad attitude chewed up the 3D full auto pistol thread. All of those "Chinese company stole Heath Heil's idea" was sad. Especially since the guy was totally for another full auto pistol being in existence.

[@panda.monium]

I think some aspects of bullying may come from what internal logic is saying is well intentioned - the sarcastic comment of telling someone to google it I think has a psychology of "Well if I just give them the answer straight up they're only just going to learn how to ask people for directions instead of finding it themselves." But I think perhaps when you do catch yourself bullying someone it is perhaps a moment to reflect on the question "Am I really still enjoying this hobby?" I know I've asked myself that several times when getting cranky over admin issues in organising Nerf events.

[@ren1819]

At my first organized event... I felt self conscious because all I had was stock stuff and everyone around me was modded... the people I played with made me feel welcome and I didn't give my blaster a second thought during the game... the people in this community have been nothing but friendly and helpful. I am appreciative of all the positive attitudes that this community has to offer... keep up the good work cap... great video...

[@alekszandor]

The eternal positive forces in the community in my opinion: MisterNathan Psyksg Pktek Tungsten Bobo Cj nerf (not a modder but is a helpful guy for the newbies and relatives of nerfers that need help buying "Nerf" as a type and not just the brand. He also is one of few reviewers I know that reviews stuff twice when he gets a lemon or broken blaster.) And of course Captain Xavier, the person that always take time to educate not how to break 200+fps but how to repair or improve a nerf blaster. And Chaylo, no person is perfect, we all have made mistakes and done things we shouldnt have. But it takes a good person to realize it and take responsibility for it. Keep doing what you do.

[@adynholden9546]

Bullying is wrong

[@Sxon.100]

Bullying needs to stop

[@adynholden9546]

Aaron Makuski yes it does

[@Sxon.100]

@@adynholden9546 yeah because I got bullyed today

[@alexprice9573]

very wrong

[@CelticViking57]

Bullying drove my friends Austin and Vladimir to suicide. I've been bullied close to suicide. It's always mentally and emotionally hurtful. Does sever almost permanent damage

[@ralphb359]

It honestly makes me happy to see someone sit down and make a long thought out video about serious topics like this and give these videos to children who can take it and be better people later in their life.

[@jacobb6525]

This is what we need. Everyone should be able to feel welcome no matter what they prefer or believe in. This is how we can increase the amount of new nerfers coming in, but also new nerf modders coming in as well. And with more of this comes a larger market for nerf shenanigans, and with a larger market more people come in because they see something somewhere that really seems like it would fit them, and the cycle continues and we become bigger and bigger, and grow in a positive way as a community as a whole. It’s a bit magical.

[@thanhavictus]

Ironically, I've always found that the most healthy community is competitive Nerf, mostly thanks to Jangular's care. Somehow the most problematic and elitist moments I've found have been mostly on r/nerf, sometimes on the nerf community facebooks Thanks for doing this video. I hope you dont mind I link it to people in the future in case someone goes on an elitist rant.

[@CaptainXavier]

Jangular is awesome. I was SO happy to discover that he was behind the BTA and that he was doing to so very well. I avoid Reddit entirely. "You won't ever find a more retched hive of scum and villainy."

[@xenomorphjedi9124]

I think afterworlds summed it up well in rule number 1 "Don't be a dick". My interactions with the nerf community have been mostly positive. Walcoms7 discord has some great people and i have had alot of people help me out (as even captain xaviers comment section). I only mention this because I imagine both Captain Xavier and walcom have alot of the same fans. As being someone that only started modding a few months ago everyone has helped me alot! That being said, get enough people together and you are bound to get some toxic people. I do like how Captain Xavier strictly runs his comment sections. Long story short, I think your doing it right. You are a positive addition to this community.

[@bluenebula42]

I'm glad the Captain is willing to advocate positive behavior in this small, small community of our. This is a video that really should have to be made. Thank you for speaking out on this Chaylo, we all appreciate you.

[@darkmagician6688]

Thanks to such a huge a community nerf has through the web I've been modding springers for a year and even still I'm not perfect, but the heart the community has and the way each modder has their own peice of beauty and supports each other is what always inspires me: wether it be a custom snapshot with a silencer or a top tier stryfe. There's always something to love and appreciate about the nerf modding community.

[@Spacey_E90]

These are those videos that have to be made by every KZbinr since it’s such a serious topic. Love the fact that you did this that’s really cool to help the cause to end bullying. Thanks

[@thomasb.8449]

Thanks for making this video it is a very important subject. I was bullied in middle school because I had “different” interests than other people and positive communities like this has helped me. Thanks again and always remember it’s nerf or nothing.

[@Wchapel88]

No mater what you're doing or what you are into. at some point in time we were all newbies and still are when we learn something completely new. So don't look upon some one with Ill temperament, where they are now is where you once was. As a bully victim myself, you will always have those memories, but choose to leave them in the past so you can grow into a better future.

[@Fusako8]

You and Brett, more than anyone else, are why I picked up Nerf as a hobby. "I'd run that in a war" is just so fun and silly it is hard not to emulate it.

[@yorkhyper1449]

This was a very needed video. Personally I've had people pick on me about doing Nerf. I believe everything you said was very true. We may be different but we are still people with feelings. We should never let what others say define who we are. I want to thank you, drac, jangular, and Beret for keeping me in the hobby. You guys keep it funny but helpful. Never stop flinging foam!

[@BrokeNerfing]

Yeah there is some gatekeeping and elitist behaviors online. I've really onoy dealt with it on Reddit r/Nerf. I posted a video for my 1k giveaway just as a thank you to the community and I got ripped for some of my older videos. I have stayed away from there since then but other than that the online community has been awesome. My local comnunity has been great as well. I met Jangular, Foamblast and some others at BTA before I even knew they were bigger names in the hobby and they were so cool and welcoming along with everyone else. I am just happy that the positivity outweighs the negativity in this hobby by a huge margin.

[@diablo2706]

I honestly hate elitists. There in every community, and every community I've been in has them.

[@izzyluvbg]

Thank you, Chaylo. I honestly need to work on fixing myself in certain ways and this video helped me to realize that! I have unfortunately caused some emotional and mental harm and I realize now that I need to help to fix what I've caused. Thank you so much, my Captain.

[@lemoncandy2707]

Born into this world of hatred, where's the love and understanding that much of the world has seems to have lost?

[@calebgarrison8184]

for a long time I've wanted a vid like this so thank you cap x for this video. it was very necessary

[@StSparky]

As a parent of a tall child, one thing I particularly find annoying is that other adults assume the “big kid” is the bully. As a former big kid, I know it isn’t true.

[@simonpalatchi2824]

I love that your doing so much good on this platform when there is so much hate

[@willrozak1933]

This video changed the way I see the hobby. I’m a big fan of your channel and am growing fast in the world of modding, but I have some questions and just don’t know how to ask them because I feel like mine are either too specific or just stupid. Thank you so much for making this video because sometimes I feel like the outcast with a weird hobby that no one understands.

[@matthewshook2504]

Like cap said were all here to help and weird ideas and questions are welcome like he said you should have fun with your load out many blaster I'm working on are weird and fun but not practical just fun not as smart as cap but if you need help feel free to message will get it figured out just as one example of weird blasters I'm trying a hammer shot legend fire rifle

[@youngnerfer2457]

Man I've been picked on ever since I was a little getting beat up in the bathroom and etc where there's no cameras thanks for speaking out on man hell I even get picked on for being a high schooler who does Nerf

[@youngnerfer2457]

Being jumped is regular occasion for me they don't like me because I'm autistic and I tend to like childish stuff like Nerf in their opinions

[@youngnerfer2457]

So my one comment that this video needs is don't bully

[@decepticreeperscustoms8274]

young nerfer you have friends here, keep that in mind, okay?

[@braedonsrantsmore2482]

Hey i understand how you feel I was bullied in school up until high school it wasn't fun I got through it so can you those people are this mad because they dot have hobby that is fun not one at all they think it's ok bully someone I bit if it was done to them they wouldn't like it also remember nerf is for everyone like Captain Xavier said in video we play nerf for fun get away from sad world we live in I am 20 years old I play nerf because its fun and interesting I like see what moding community comes up with next I can't really mod all that well I have broken like 7 nerf guns trying to mod them they only gun i can mod is Maverick that's really it

[@sonsofmccormick1296]

Hey bud, if it means anything to you, I'm 42, and I love nerfing too... so it's not necessarily ONLY for kids...

[@charliemch3318]

Thank you Cap, I think this topic needed to be talked about, and I think you sum it up very well. I have a huge amount of respect and support for you. Thank you once again :)

[@davidshaw2056]

Thank you for making this video. It has a very important message everyone needs to hear. We all need to treat others with love and respect. Part of the problem is we are bombarded with a negative bullying attitude from all directions, even our political leaders. I have great respect for someone who not only draws attention to this problem but also shows how best to deal with it. Doing this in such a positive way is just amazing. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@ArTchN_Ei8ht_Industries]

Thank you for making this video Captain. We all need a reminder once in a while from time to time. All the best.

[@austngilbers9180]

I think it's really interesting how a few people really become the center of a community. Like how coop making fun of the deploy forever changed the community, but also videos like this can steer the community in another direction. And this community has really chosen positive role models to prop up creating a mostly positive community for us all to enjoy. There are tons of airsofr cheater and airsofr rage reaction videos but that's not really a thing here. Instead it's all about the making and the mods and the fun

[@TheGriever2112]

I went most of my school years getting picked on. Even after school, I still tried to fit in where I could, but I finally reached an age where I stopped caring. I see how things have changed over the years, and I have 2 kids, and it scares me to think that at any given time that could happen to them. I will admit, I am no saint by a long shot (no pun intended) most people who meet me may don't get me at first, but once they do, they see me for me. And even in this hobby of ours, I try to be helpful where I can, but I have done the, just goggle it sin as well. This was a well done video and hopefully will cause a few people to pause and rethink things before making that reply.

[@UNSC-HomeFleet-Media-Centre]

Thank you for covering this Captain, it is something that is not addressed enough in our hobby and in general, we're all effected by bullying and the like in some way, at one event i went to some time ago, things turned to violence when a young man with his beautifully painted, yet stock stryfe, he had very bad social skills and anxiety, walked up to a group of boys around his age (ish) with high teir modded Stryfes, they took it upon themselves to actually assault the young man, 5 people punching and kicking someone who was simply passionate about his favourite blaster, they even went so far to break his blaster by slamming it against the ground over and over. This situation was taken to the police as it did in fact come down to a group of 5 middle aged teenagers beating up someone maybe just a little bit younger than them and actually caused this brilliant lad to struggle with anxiety for the rest of his life.

[@remedyarms5953]

Great video Captain! I admire how you look to help others. I don’t blame the “9 year-olds” for looking up to you.

[@heineken6971]

All it takes is 1 good man (you) to do a good thing to help people and u doing this video is that good thing thank u . God bless you 👍👍

[@neffomp]

I honestly love that you made this video and it reminds me, over here in Minnesota there is a group called ProjectMyNeighborhood that is all about anti-bullying and they host tons of Nerf wars and stuff and there are tons of different people that go. So maybe if there's any chance you're over here ever you should stop by one of their wars. ProjectMyNeighborhood can be found on Facebook I believe. So yeah, check that out bc I feel that they're doing a great job. Either way, I love the video and keep it up, Captain!

[@codynunn5346]

I also have a very good intrest in lego and brought it to school when i was little and people used to break my creations and they would make comments like why do you bring that (s) word

[@huntermiller8451]

I couldn't have said it better myself

[@LightningEagle14]

Well said! I completely agree with everything said in this video. I feel we’ve made significant progress in this area as a hobby, but it continues to come up as an issue. This issue is one of the reasons I really wasn’t a fan of Nerfhaven when it was more of a thing. Because we are such a small hobby, it makes no sense to do anything that could push newer or younger players away. Telling people to google things or basically “figure it out yourself” because it’s a common question risks pushing people away who might have gotten more involved. I know there are a lot of people who stay away from the Reddit or Facebook pages because they feel that people there treat newer people and people with different opinions disrespectfully and unkindly. I’ve seen those kind of comments, but usually it’s by a very small number of people. The majority of people in these groups are happy to help with questions, and are perfectly friendly. Some of the rude/disrespectful comments come from things that the community does that are unsafe. The whole drama surrounding IMR’s is a good example. A lot of these people are trying to keep people from using IMR’s and trustfires because they know that it’s unsafe, and don’t want newer players to get hurt. However, _how_ you phrase your comments can make a large difference. You can explain why not to do something without being a jerk about it.

[@Mr.Marvelprime66]

I my personal opinion u have the best attitude. You helped me learn to release my inner nerd and love for star wars and nerf and marvel

[@christopherjones8044]

I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I watched it and did some introspection as to whether I do it and I try not to, but I am rather sure that I have at some point and I will try to change, I think this helps out our community greatly. Thank you.

[@solahifuefos9301]

This talk is why I honestly think you are one of the best nerf youtubers out there!

[@kaseytupper1506]

To be honest I like all the big nerf youtubers . Drac, Walcom, Out of darts, Coop, Captain Xavier. (I like them all, if others disagree that's fine ) But I honestly think you portray the most positive attitude in the community. People may disagree. I don't care. Your Philosophy on nerf has made it the most fun hobby I have ever had.

[@ratgod6906]

I am honestly glad that there is such a goodhearted and down to earth person in a hobby that I enjoy as much as I do nerf. Good on you Xavier.

[@skybeisel5644]

Well said my friend! It's unfortunate that this problem exists and needs to be brought up. But it does and you did. I say again WELL SAID. Chaylo - multi classing in SJW. (with nat 20 rolls)

[@decepticreeperscustoms8274]

Okay, I've been a faithful fan and follower of your channel from the get go. THIS is by far my favorite vid you have done to date. I'm the product/result of bullying for elementary junior and senior high school (even from within the nerf community to a degree). I fought my way through (sometimes physically) to arrive where I am today. I have transcended it, moved on as difficult as it was. And to make it clear I do not condone violence of any type.. One thing I try to instill in the younglings that used to come into my shop/store is not to pass judgement on those different from yourself, have fun in whatever you choose to do and NEVER do something to someone you wouldn't want done to you. We are the Nerds, We are the Outcasts.. Elitism and gatekeeping has no place here. Pssst!! I can and have made a kick ass Deploy, so there. Thanks Cap, D.Creeper

[@EDSKaR]

HEER HEER. I've covered this and so has Jangular in the past, I'm happy to see it come up again from your point of view. Well said. Although I'd like to point out that the attitudes you mention in the airsoft community are not ones I've seen. I've played airsoft for 15 years, and nerf for 2-3 years now. I see THE SAME attitudes in both sports. I'm also told by this "they" people that paintballers are just violent paint seekers and I really don't believe that either. The one big thing I'm wanting to oppose is the bullying BETWEEN sports, as well as the bullying within the sport.

[@supertux2998]

This was amazing. I've been trying to find the words to say this. Thank you for speaking up captain.

[@mrlazuligaming]

I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I love your videos and enjoy the heck out of your content. I've been watching videos about the hobby and slowly collecting until this year when I started collecting more seriously and even started doing small mods. I've even been playing around with a Deploy or two. Taking one apart wasn't only a lot of fun, but had a plethora of good parts as described. The question I do have is, where can I find a guide to make the stock into a Hammershot holster? Either way, thank you again.

[@StSparky]

I think we need to be better examples so we avoid having kids start to bully others. More group hugs everyone!

[@nicholasmazzarella2720]

Captain This it is a wonderful video. Thank you so much for addressing this issue. I have not witnessed this in nerf as myself and kids are new to the hobby. I have seen it so many times in other areas. You truly are a great human being. Thank you for YOU. The hobby needs more like you.

[@nononsensenerfing5046]

This is an excellent reminder. I often find myself descending into the realm of try-hard and it just ruins the game effectively. It’s the exact reason I left airsoft. As always, well done video.

[@nononsensenerfing5046]

Additionally sir, I hope you feel better soon.

[@RatkingNyxu]

This is a genuinely good video. Also it's funny that the intro is a tongue-in-cheek "insult" :P Thank you for being an amazing member of the community that, at least to me, you represent. You, Walcom, Drac, OOD, and Coop have basically been my windows into NERF as more than just a prop for a LARP, and have more or less encouraged me to try to find, grow, or even outright establish a nerf community in my area. (Southern VA)

[@CaptainXavier]

Someone else in the comments mentioned being in VA. Not sure which part though.

[@jeffwright2789]

Sir, thank you for your perspective on honor, decency, comradeship, sportsmanlike conduct, understanding, mentor-ship, leadership, and your willingness to speak out about such things. You have strongly well influenced the bar of responsible Nerfing.

[@MrAntimationStudios]

It's refreshing to see such a nuanced take on the topic of elitism and bullying. I have seen too many people just say that if you use blaster that can reach over 100FPS in wars than you're an elitist tryhard and everything that's wrong with the hobby. Very rarely do I see someone both address elitism as a negative aspect whilst still advocating more "Serious" play. I have been watching your channel since day one and I have to say your commitment to bettering yourself and the community as a whole really shows, keep it up!

[@angrybevr999]

Thank you sir. To admit you have to step back and think about your actions in a moment is a hard thing, speaks volumes to your character

[@thegamingtomSR]

I do feel like bullying is a huge problem everywhere I’m probably not the best person to talk about bullying considering not a lot of people hate me but I still manage to hate myself. I think making a video on this was a great idea and I think you’re the best person in the hobby to talk about it. P.S. my theory has been proven that you are too wholesome for this community.

[@jonathansuber1551]

oh my God I just realized the font for playful sarcasm is Comic Sans

[@The_RC_Dude]

I am so glad that you made this video captain also I really apprichieat that you do your best to answer all the comments and thanks for clearing these things up for the nerf community and great video as always :)

[@colcook6355]

Thank you so much for making this video, i know this might not get as many views but thank you

[@hereigoagain04]

Thank you for this especially for the elitism comments regarding newer participants asking and having the patience to teach them or redirect them. This has been a longtime issue in the community going back 2 decades.

[@deenmamat1975]

Tell your friend I am sp sorry for what happened to him and his family. I understand that pain, unfortunately, so I hope he's doing better now! Wishing you and him & his group the best!

[@Elijah.DTX05]

Do not bully other s and stop it in you environment, people can take that seriously, and do not do it , you can do better than that person or people that are bullying, so be helpful ,I am 13 years old I do not care what others say about me, you should do the same as me ,every one make this world greater than it is

[@randomyoutubeuser5075]

Zack-Boss-978 I can't be 13 anymore;-)

[@sergeantsriracha8295]

This is a great video it talks more in depth about what Bobololo talked about I personally have been blessed as my Nerf group is full of great people who are more than willing to answer my dumb questions

[@quebecorsumn5012]

You’re a great person ,Xavier

[@seandoremmerson7367]

Your awsome I am doing a stryfe mod now and it is my first mod ever! I love nerf a lot but other kids make fun of me and say I’m a baby and nerf is lame. But I ignore them and continue on with my love for nerf and say it’s nerf or nothing! Continue your great videos and mods always looking forward to watch them!

[@Gunner1986]

Great video! I hope you feel better soon friend!

[@hostileasian2410]

Thank you for talking about this topic

[@daltonknotts2299]

Your an awesome person and this video should be put up everywhere because even thou it's pointed towards Nerf it applies to everything, love it keep it going Cap

[@sonsofmccormick1296]

Excellent vid Cap, everything was very well put... keep up the good work man... 👍

[@Buxt8224]

This is a great video, it's not hard to see your intentions and aspirations for this hobby are to the benefit of us all

[@royalsempire1757]

I know what you mean. Ive been bullied my whole life and like you said as a kid it sticks to you. I have crippling depression because of my past. Ive bullied ive ben bullied its not fun i stoped when i got bullied and even now im glad i did. I fixed the wrong i did in the past so now i know im a good person and i would never bully any one again im better than that. And with what you said about the deploy. I have always wanted one. Out of the 200 something blasters i gave away none of them were a deploy.

[@CharmingCharles30]

Captain, this is a great video and I love your whole take on this subject. Thank you so much for this very informative video.

[@bipedalnarwhal277]

This was a really powerful video Cap! Definitely something everyone in the hobby should watch and take to heart.

[@skylerholden1099]

This is one of the best videos you have posted by far, and I thank you for that. At one time I was bullied for over 3 years by a kid named Trey James Webb. Really horrible kid, he was. The point is I thank you for posting this on your channel P.S. I think you are more of a positive person I think we can all agree that pyrocynical is the most negative, especially when he dissed the nerf community

[@alexprice9573]

i had a teacher in elementary who blatantly told my mom that bullying is a part of life and that she will do it to me no mater what. I F#&King hated that school. and because I'm autistic it was hard for me to deal with that place.

[@bennyugly347]

Thank you for being a guide for people in tougher situations, your a great role model for everyone

[@CaptainFrankHawks]

As a Captain to a Captain I whole heartedly agree. Lord knows there was a time or two i offended you whilst trying to get you to laugh and misunderstanding is a facter. Bullying I feel is a sign of some inner working that should show us that some people may need. However, there are just jerks in the world. I think it falls to us "outcasts, nerds, geeks, weirdoes and enthusiast's" to show that there is a better way.

[@SonjaTheDork]

Bullying is a horrible thing to deal with and it unfortunately often goes without punishment, or sometimes not noticed at all. I've dealt with it before and I know how it feels to be stuck in a situation like that. I've actually set up communities in the past online to help people dealing with bullying, but that quickly taught me that the internet breeds negative behavior. My biggest issue with the online environments is the lack of any guideline enforcement. While I hold an absolute zero tolerance policy for harassment in the groups I run, larger communities and sites (such as youtube) have next to no filters or management scanning through what people are saying. People are free to say what they want, but they abuse that ability, and will set out to make as big a mess as possible. I've seen several cases of trolls deliberately seeking out those who are dealing with mental struggles and trying to make things worse, and some nasty ones will try to encourage commiting a certain act I don't want to directly mention. People will be banned, they'll be muted, but unfortunately there's no serious repercussions for them. Nothing changes for them in the physical world, and they know that. If we can increase involvement of organizations in the physical world, things may change a little. Also on the topic of hobbies and elitism, I've not been part of the nerf community for long and I've only seen a few isolated cases, but more competitive hobbies (namely road cycling) are absolutely horrible for it, and elitism is almost just a fact of life for people who don't have the money or experience. Encourage people, don't reprimand them. (Sorry this got a little rambly. My thought process isn't as clear when I get tired)

[@zakdavis2269]

I find it interesting that you bring up airsoft attitude. I’ve never been to a nerf war and airsofted for the past 4 years, and I love you channel. Stay awesome (we aren’t all dicks) Edit: Yes, airsoft guns are toys, and I refuse to grow up 😂

[@CaptainXavier]

I have no doubt. It is always about the people. I imagine most are super cool folks. The ones I encountered were not and thus I never got into the hobby. Imagine if that had not been the case and I had gone as deep into Airsoft as I have in Nerf? That is the importance of NOT treating new people like that. You never know who you are turning away from your hobby. :)

[@snorribjorn5074]

Thank you very much for making this video. This is a very important topic that needs to be addressed.

[@bendetwiler7320]

I don't play with nerf, but I'm a big fan. I love your videos and I think I'm just a fan of yours as apposed to the hobby it self. I really liked this video and I think it's really cool that you dedicated the time to talk about it.

[@jeremeybohannon9635]

Wonderful video cap BULLYING ANYWHERE TO ANYONE IS VERY UNACCEPTABLE NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES

[@instanceapp7952]

This really needed to be said. Thank you for being such a great person.

[@mrshadow70835]

I may have not watch this entire video but I do give you my respects for making this video and the person who was bullied

[@dreamingdarkrai9010]

I'm really glad you made this video, makes you look really mature and humble

[@DylanHutto]

"There's just something you don't want to understand... you're just one bad day from being me"-The Punisher

[@geekmonkey895]

Agreed. Bullying has been getting worse in our community lately, especially the elitists. Last year at Jared's some little teenage jerk started getting onto a group of little kids that were having fun because he thought he was so important as a member of the rival league down there that he had the right to scold kids for having fun.

[@timmy3897]

Thank you for this, you help so many of us and you truly are an amazing person, thank you.

[@overchug2933]

it’s time for the nerfherders to rise above the oppression, convergence is upon us captain

[@rezracer6986]

I was into racing rc biggies and trucks at the Tacoma rc raceways a few years ago... I raced hard for a year straight to make it onto mod class, had a setup that was just fast enough without making my wallet bleed out, but I had my machine criticized for how it wasn't using top spec components by a couple of guys racing with the same chassis. It went on for a few weeks, and then I ended up selling the buggy and getting a racing truck since the truck drivers were a bit more chill when it comes to vehicle setups, basically as long as it ran fast it was good. However, the truck made my wallet cry, so I sold it and ever so slowly got back into nerf, I just need to finish my longshot build