Is Tolarian Community College Too Negative About Magic: The Gathering?

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

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[@Stonehorn]

Dude, you take angry internet denizens far too seriously

[@JohannesSkolaude]

Are we breaking Up?

[@stuartmiller4363]

I just want to say I don't think you're too negative,I think you're about right but I think you are a little boot licky and a little hypothetical to your fans, you'll go on a lecture about how' "wizards of the coast is running our game ect" but then Star in their videos on their channel and then say "oh no it's papa Hasbro I hate" but then in a way contradict yourself but wizards of coast is fine because they gave me money but Its also Hasbro,then the boot licking come into that,in a way your lying in my opinion, there is a sense of ego there but hey I still love the channel.

[@craigthiesen]

You’re the best Prof! Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@raicudona6395]

Okay, I was wondering what Spencer had been up to since Harmonquest stopped. I know he can be funny.

[@oneloneclone7511]

Being negative and being CRITICAL are different. And truthfully now more than ever WOTC needs a big content creator giving critical perspectives.

[@Akompliss]

the difference between being negative and critical is all about the subject realizing how biased they are towards a topic. anyone telling you you can't question a subject is a footpad for authoritarianism to rise up.

[@metalthrashingnerdpodcast9864]

I think they confused him with the magic historian 😂

[@allanmacmillan7842]

​@@metalthrashingnerdpodcast9864 i'm so glad someone else noticed, I swear he just makes stuff up or intentionally misunderstand things these days to put negative spins on everything. I've stopped watching him.

[@UninvitedGhost]

⁠@@Akompliss they’re a thief for authoritarianism?

[@metalthrashingnerdpodcast9864]

@@allanmacmillan7842 he has been doing it for a long time but I stuck around for the actual historical lore videos.

[@MentalCrusader]

Ngl I kinda hoped it would be 19 minutes of Prof just quoting comments

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

I mean it would be a bit lazy for a main video. But as an extra it would actually just be funny.

[@AtriumXP666]

Tolarian Community College is actually too FAIR. Which I love and respect, but you could be WAY more harsh in criticism than you already sometimes are. And I understand why you choose not to be... I'm just saying that you take a very carefully crafted approach to the warranted criticism.

[@JavierOrtizBultron]

Same here. That's why we love him so much.

[@7maGic094]

Agree with the point, but I have to ask Wtf is that pfp?

[@AtriumXP666]

@@7maGic094 just some comic style art I sketched up several years back that I liked enough to use

[@Gray_Falcon]

Agreed, I find him very reasonable. Outside of a few select situation I find him to be optimistic even in his negative criticism. He always gives ways the game can grow, and that is what criticism should be about. I think some people just don't know how to take criticism even when its not about them.

[@MrVariant]

Seems like a dumb vid. He has more followers than magic the gathering itself. Is good to check up new sets and follies at least.

[@williamherman778]

30 videos in 2 months is honestly insane work ethic. I watch so many of these on my lunch break but I’m just now registering how frequently this channel uploads. Good on TCC and the Prof for running such a tight ship.

[@jasonferguson9052]

You are honest not negative. I love your takes and often wait for your vids before purchasing.

[@RedBobcatGames]

11:29 "This is a huge problem. Wizards should be destroyed and disbanded and this game is ruined" - The Prof 2025

[@Ryan2K900]

Would the Pinkertons be creature tokens that wotc can generate or ETB affect?

[@eldershire.]

Prof is always so negative smh my head

[@DawsonVonDarkcastle]

​@@eldershire. Shake my head my head. Zombie Zombie Zombie-e-e-o.

[@captainflapjax7240]

I had a feeling I'd see you here, I imagine your channel is receiving similar comments. It sucks because it's all from a place of love for the game.

[@Akompliss]

Hey... i wanna talk about... how awesome your channel is! Keep up the good work.

[@ezekull101]

The honest voice

[@_kev_]

You tell your good friends when they're on the wrong path.

[@tylerricard952]

When the algorithm first offered TCC video suggestions to me, it promoted the so called "negative" videos quite heavily to my profile. I had to seek out the shuffle up and plays, ect. for quite awhile before the algorithm shifted priority for me. Idk, that could just be a personal experience only. Either way, I agree that Prof. just hits with the truth, honest, straight shooter content.

[@TheYoutubeUser69]

@@tylerricard952 its actually crazy how I see every new vid but the fecking SUAP episodes

[@GoldenPiney]

Prof baited the hook that caught me, I'm 35 and very recently started playing with help from you. Thanks for the effort you put into this.

[@GoldenPiney]

That universes beyond video was the bait

[@exriel]

If M:tG doesn't want Prof to sound negative, then it shouldn't do things worthy of criticism. There is no voice I trust more to be acting in good faith.

[@gorramnelf]

"in good faith" - NAILED IT! Let's remember that Hasbro sent the F*CKING PINKERTONS after someone. They wouldn't know "good faith" if it hit them with a Colossus Hammer.

[@mattm7798]

Agreed. There are some voices I trust just as much(Saffron Olive, Reid Duke etc), but the prof is in the top tier list. The problem is hasbro needs MTG to bolster its profitability, so they are pressuring WotC, who is pressuring the MTG management to squeeze out as many products as is possible. The health of the game is secondary at this point. I'm honestly surprised the whales haven't given up and moved on to other IPs that are less greedy.

[@japplek]

If whales dont want to hear negative commentary about mtg, they should stop consuming magic content online... Because wotc certsinly aren't going to stop making insane and anti consumer decisions.

[@Sedr1s]

100% agree. Anyone who genuinely believes that the professor is “too critical” is a completely unserious person. They are either Hasbro bootlickers, or Hasbro shills.

[@DanBray1991]

tbh I think this is one of the best channels to find content that is 'healthily' critical of Wizard of the Coast regarding MtG. It never goes into rage bait or rants none-stop. If there is a legitimate good product it always get's raised. I always come here for set reviews.

[@forsetimaster0689]

This. One of my biggest critiques of other Magic KZbinrs - especially Red Bobcat- is that they always are extremely unpleasant about it.

[@minervadetauro7646]

@forsetimaster0689 shut your fucking snout idiot. Red Bobcat is probably the best most honest critic of MtG right now. Even more than the prof. You are just a mindles consooomer

[@Nocsha217]

Honestly speaking, I understand why someone outside of the game may believe its a negative channel, but you are accurately tracking the progress of the game and the financial decisions the company is/are making. The game itself is consistently sacrificing long term health for short term gains, the gains are really working(and new future magic players are constantly being born), so maybe they can ride the momentum out during our lifetime, but I really hope Magic as a whole continues to grow and learns fron their mistakes, rather than Doubling down on them like we see lots. But you yourself aren't negative about Magic the Gathering, rather negative about Hasbro (putting it as Hasbro, because thats where 70% of the bad decisions are coming from). Most people are only going to watch the trending videos or reviews from the channel, which are just being honest. You're one of the biggest positive forces in the community and both of my brief interactions with you have been highlights of ny time in the hobby.

[@sixtysixstyx]

This was my thought exactly. It's not that he's being too negative, it's just that he's fairly addressing everything that's happening to the game and a lot of what's been happening recently tends to be kind of shitty for long time players.

[@finks1]

That statement about Hasbro couldn’t be more true. We need to focus 75% of our ire there instead of “Magic” or WotC.

[@roberteriksen6434]

Ok but what if I just want to consoooooooom? No one ever takes my feelings into account as a consooomer, and im sick of it.

[@masonwilliams692]

It can be both. He’s clearly in a negative space currently about the route magic is taking. That doesn’t mean he needs to apologize for it or try to rationalize his feelings on his channel like this. It’s his channel he can do what he wants but trying to claim shuffle up and play and things like that as positive is disingenuous as they are clearly neutral videos with both complaining and highly touting magic. Framing them at the beginning of the video with “they aren’t negative” is a bit of a trumpism in how he skirts around the truth while attempting to convince us he’s a positive content creator.

[@gulthor]

​@@finks1I think we need to be honest at this point that WotC is to Hasbro as Blizzard is to Activision - which is to say there's no longer an effective distinction. WotC no longer deserves the amazing community that has built up over decades, and WotC/Hasbro has decided to cash out all that good will, just like Blizzard did.

[@TheBamBamSavage]

Not everyone can afford to buy an entire collector box/booster box and compare price to value. It’s an eye opening experience, a tool that allows the consumer to make a smarter financial decision when purchasing sealed product.

[@Azeria]

At the end of the day, the Professor _does_ criticise Magic, he always does it in a way that’s only possible if you genuinely adore this game. I’m not sure how someone could not see that, but apparently they exist anyway.

[@dabababadoo]

You are the realist. Cringe is lying about stuff and saying everything is negative or positive. We need diversity and different perspectives. Thank you for keeping it real Prof.

[@relicdad88]

Exactly I like being negative I'm cool with it jus me being me. I can't stand the lets go ppl I dnt watch that crap

[@GreenestTrampler]

"If you hate the game so much, why do you keep playing?" If your bathroom sink springs a link, you call a plumber, not sell the house.

[@thundersheild926]

Alternatively, you stop playing, and discover there are other TCGs out there with non-crap companies behind them, like FaB. I played magic for over a decade. Took a break and tried to come back during thunder junction. Pretty quickly found that the game decided that I wasn't the target audience anymore.

[@TarnaxTheBarbarian]

Honestly, not always. Sometimes the whole house has to come down. I think the way MtG is being developed is like a burst pipe that has ruined the foundation.

[@cedarbobedar7223]

oh sweetie this isn't your house - this is wotc's house - if the sink springs a leak, your options are leave or get wet

[@darthcaedus9130]

A link? Is that how I get zelda?

[@Azkr-]

@@cedarbobedar7223 Did you know that a thing called passion exists? You got brainwashed by modern snowflakes and industries and lead to believe that you must ONLY praise the products you consume, because if you consume it, then clearly it has no issues, right? The positive brigade such as yourself that imply "don't like it don't buy it" have a greater negative impact on the quality of products because you don't WANT to see the flaws that the so called "toxic people" point out Passion for a thing inspires people to suggest changes and to point out when something has very clearly gone down in quality, and this is what the industry needs for healthy innovations. Someone like the professor that has many years under his belt can have a much more critical and grounded take with WoTC's recent products, meanwhile you probably have less than 5 years of consuming MTG and only want to shill for Wizards. So no, this is not a "leave or get wet" situation, this is a "call the plumber, let them know with your piece, and keep being critical over these shitty product changes"

[@rood140]

prof I've only recently started getting into magic. I've watched a selection of your content before getting started with the foundations set. I can say your content has been extremely helpful for me before diving into the hobby and thoroughly enjoyable. don't let the comments (of people so unhappy in their lives, that they go out of their way to create negativity) get in your head. you're helping people like me navigate a new space, while simultaneously entertaining people who are already a part of the community. by the looks of the massive catalogue of content you have on your channel you've been doing so for years. Never doubt yourself just keep being you.

[@PeacefulSubmission]

Some idiots don't know what constructive criticism is.

[@DVL_Main]

Media literacy is dead.

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

That's definitely true, not just here.

[@edhdeckbuilding]

they call it whining. and then don't understand the irony in whining about someone else's whining.

[@Thomas-vn6cr]

Idiots engage with negative content more, get recommend it more, and then blame the creators.

[@erfunk]

As someone who whinges for fun and doesn't usually mean anything by it, the Prof's style has always resonated with me. But I've also learned it's easily misunderstood, and sometimes people that don't know me as well may have trouble with the nuance of playful criticism. So I have to be careful how much I do it and when, as well as my anxiety insists I interject every now and again to overtly point out I'm actually ok with whatever. One day soon I'll be the old man yelling at the clouds, but want to have a wry grin and mischievous twinkle in my eye when I do it!

[@neonetwork947]

I think this may be where the bulk of it comes from. I’ve enjoyed watching shuffle up and play but my partner and others have mentioned that the professor specifically seems to complain a lot, what he refers to as whinging here. Him going “of course you’re going to target me!” And complaining about dungeons and never taking a dungeon card, or the other universes beyond cards and mechanics he has no interest in. Also mentioning that cards are too wordy and he doesn’t care. It’s all fine and I don’t super notice it but it is consistent enough that I can see people seeing it as constant criticism of this game and (like it or not) valid mechanics therein. So it can come off as him negative and a “why do you even play it?” Or at least not rule zero the mechanics and cards you don’t like

[@WMarco03]

I have watched your Bloomburrow video and can confirm: You have, in fact, said positive things about Magic 😂 Much love Prof, loving the videos 🖤

[@yimitimitimi3221]

Started MTG about two years ago, and it is slowly became a great hobby of mine. You are one of my main references to navigate the murky waters of Wizards’ releases and products. Thank you for your honesty and passion, you’re a great professor !

[@BaronVonCount]

Ngl that first minute does descrive how I see many mtg content creators (not the prof tho, few minutes in any shuffle up n play video and you can see how much Brian loves the game)

[@ThrashMetallix]

MTG Historian immediately comes to mind. His thumbnails are nothing but doom and gloom.

[@ShinnyMetal]

​@ThrashMetallix and the content. I started listening to their lore videos and liked it. I then started watching their current commentary, and it was exhausting.

[@minervadetauro7646]

MTG historian isn't harsh enough

[@PulseHEX]

I just got into Magic a week ago and I've used your channel as a resource, haven't thought once it leaned negative. Very useful, thanks

[@frikifit]

The fact that the Prof has to make this video in a community in which people rope you on Arena or wish death upon people at the CAG, or act violently if you play an archetype they don't like is just...wow.

[@camilovargas1722]

You are part of the reason I came bacl to paper. Your principles and integrity when loving and criticising the game, made you and Sam ( Rhystic Studies) my absolute favourite and reliable content creators.

[@seraph_six]

I am negative about people being negative about your positive videos.

[@Dhyfis]

You're not negative. You're reasonable. You are actually almost solely the reason i got back into the hobby this year. Thank you so much for many wonderful videos

[@atingley0913]

Prof, you are not too negative. You are honest. It's why I trust that when you say something is good, that it is. Not only that, you have been a true light during a very dark time. My father passed unexpectedly 3 weeks ago. Your videos, getting to see your love for the game through SUP and even videos like the 5 Stupidest Cards(because it's OK to laugh at our own hobbies silly elements) has been something that has helped bring peace. Your demeanor, love for the game, and humor have helped me, if for a brief 20-30 minutes, have something other than pain to focus on. You truly are a positive force in this community, in game and out. Much love, thank you for being you. ❤

[@thatvillainjay]

Prof is never negative without backing it up without a well thought out argument. I hear people tell me, "Universes beyond sucks" and i ask why they feel that way, and they dont really have a reason, just vibes. He's never negative for no reason or just to farm clicks

[@relicdad88]

I'm always negative I like being negative ima happy negative in my mind and I think universe beyond sucks cuz wizards are idiots that should've nvr mixed the cards shudve jus made em secret lairs with their own format 2 play em. Few IPs I liked and didn't mind cuz it cud mesh well with magic every once n blue moon. Magic is loosing what made it unique and fun. Jus a lazy cash grab at this point but whatever won't change nothing.

[@darthcaedus9130]

They hate it bc it sells better than their sets

[@aidanoconnell5664]

🤣🤣This intro is so funny. In all seriousness, you can enjoy a hobby while also critiquing it. Thats how we make our hobby better. Honesty is good.

[@chigaoted5043]

I feel like this is something that people don't understand anymore, critiquing something doesn't mean you hate it. You critique it cuz you love it and want it to be better.

[@alaskanoutdoorchannel1782]

Appreciate your honest and thoughtful reviews and feedback about products especially as a newer player. You have saved me some serious coin. Enjoy all of your content and wish you the best this year.

[@Mini1124]

I think it's good that one of the largest members of the MTG community fairly critiques the many poor decisions WoTC makes. I don't find you overly negative, you're just actually vocal about what you find wrong with the direction Magic is taking, while still giving positive credit where it is due. It would be much worse if you were exclusively positive about the game regardless of your personal feelings.

[@thedoubledoor2055]

This is a channel about passion, the very passion that got ME into magic. Sometimes Passion can push towards ranting / expressing negative emotions too because it's clear the Prof deeply love magic. I always find your content positive, even IF the topic is on the more negative side because you don't approach it from a place of malice or rage farming. Keep up the good work Prof!

[@Phantasmagoria-mo2sz]

I think the professor is one of the most positive and wholesome mtg creators without just nodding along. I love his content and I always feel better watching his content when I am feeling dysohoric or depressed. I wanted to say thank you for this

[@JaimeJMarrero]

just started to learn how to play and your enthusiasm for the game has been refreshing, thx for your content!

[@JourneyWithNoosh]

I have recently got into Magic (2years) and the information and general content from this channel is incredible. Being critical of the bad/shady business tactics that these companies utilize to sell their product is incredibly important. Being someone that is likely to just drop money on a product based on the “must be better if it’s more expensive” idea, The Prof has literally saved me hundreds of dollars!

[@EyesoftheForgotten]

I really do appreciate your honesty over the years. It's unfortunate that there have been poor corporate decisions with prices, availability and quality. It's refreshing seeing someone who can constructively criticize a game they love to make it better instead of toxic whining for content.

[@Undeadsleeper]

Prof, I don't make a lot of comments on KZbin but I believe you are critical and not negative on this product. I personally think you are a treasure to the Magic community. 🤘🏻

[@CTA12356]

As a rank newbie I watched a tonne of your videos to understand MTG and where to begin. I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your videos because you came at it from a fair and reasonable perspective with a sprinkling of the sarcasm and wit with some good tips and it helped me make the decision to jump in

[@peeporiot9948]

As someone who generally disagrees with your stance on UB: I think its healthy to have people who push back on almost anything. Even when we've disagreed you don't come across as cynical/negative compared to other channels out there. You do your best to remain objective and rationalize through reason rather than rely on sensationalism.

[@RBGolbat]

I’ll push back on this a little bit. I think he was extremely cynical/negative around UB, but toned down a lot after Doctor Who, and has toned down a lot on his negative reactions during SU&P a lot.

[@MtgCombo]

I really wish he'd been a lot more negative about UB

[@kcosofsky7338]

see this is actually a great video bc now I want to go back and watch a bunch of your previous videos-- you're reminding me how fun they are!

[@philippedion-boucher8830]

I watch your videos for years now... You always been fair in your critiques and often right on point.

[@TimeTravelinHendrix]

Prof has quickly become one of my favorite KZbin personalities. Having only gotten into mtg less then 2 years ago now, he's provided me with a wide sense of the game and the guy is hilarious, lets be honest. Prof is easily just that type of guy I'd love to game, hang with and have a drink. Thanks Prof!

[@MattPerrin]

Coming back to the game after a 15 year break with my 18 year old son now playing, your channel has been priceless for us! Really appreciate everything you post, we've been learning a ton. If there's anything negative said it all seems like fair criticisms against bad sets, products, pricing, and FOMO.

[@ThomasSwanson-w3j]

I started my voyage into MTG at 41 largely because of the enthusiasm, knowledge, and appreciation you consistently display throughout your videos. Having a critical eye just means you see the potential in what you enjoy and want it to be its very best so it can bring the same joy to others that you have experienced in your own life.

[@byrin2192]

You are one of the only MTG content creators I still watch after playing the game for over 10 years simply because of your honesty. Almost all other MTG creators have sold out to wizards and will only talk good about wizards because they recive free product. You are honest and willing to call wizards out on their bs. I greatly appreciate you.

[@zacharyduff543]

I've just started playing in November, and you have quickly become my favorite MtG content creator! Keep doing what you do man!

[@xonerex7501]

The Professor truly is the most negative negator to ever negate.

[@joelhockin281]

I've seen him cast negate ... Case and point

[@GabAssbreaker]

Tolarian Negator

[@AdamKeeton]

First off, love your content, been watching you for... honestly can't remember, but it's over a decade at least at this point, and I'm a huge supporter. To now provide some critical feedback because I know you'll appreciate it: (1) I think what some people may be referring to is that there are negative leans even in the "positive videos" just like there are positive statements in the negative videos. There are side comments mentioning your distain for certain aspects of the game or WotC decisions, throwing shade at Wizards, and sarcastic comments that have truth behind them. (2) I think sometimes the attempts at humor land wrong for the audience. You play up the "old man yells at clouds" so well at times, people may either take you too seriously or think, "he mentions this joke an awful lot... maybe he really is upset about ____." Also, in reality, we use humor to mask our discomfort, so much of humor is based in deep seated emotions about subjects. And your other videos and viewpoints make it very clear that you are super critical of WotC (as you should be) and some take that criticality as negativity. (3) Be confident in yourself! I think sometimes in your open-form / off-script videos you're very self-conscious of how you say things or how you come across and that puts the audience in an awkward place too. People love your authenticity; they love you for who you are! I mean, you're the largest MTG KZbinr out there! People love you! So give yourself some grace and don't be so critical of yourself. When you're negative about yourself, people feed off that and start thinking negatively of you too. Celebrate your opinions and differences, and don't be apologetic for what you say or do (unless you actually say some offensive stuff, then apologize of course). People feed off your confidence and have a hard time seeing you as negative if you portray a confident you who loves yourself and loves life! You got this! Keep going and keep making tons more positive content for years to come!

[@CentaurionArcher]

I often find you as one of the voices on KZbin with the most LOVE for Magic. You're critical, yes, but never from a point of hate. Always hear for your videos!!

[@mistmoorex]

Your product reviews are some of the most important things you do and I'm so grateful that they are so detailed and clear grades with reasoning are given. Not only does it fit the theme of the channel but it helps us so much. When I got back into the game learning the difference between Jumpstart, Jumpstart 2022 and the set Jumpstarts like BRO, ONE and MOM was ENORMOUS! We almost wasted a bunch of money on that trash but instead learned that there was a massive difference in the quality from Jumpstart and set Jumpstarts. The videos were easy to find and the information was very easy to review. Deck boxes, playmats, all that is the same. I really look forward to these videos when I see Gamegenic, Ultimate Guard and Ultra Pro releasing new products. Your past reviews help to predict the quality but how do I know they didn't change the magnets or stitching or whatever and now it fails the shake test? I also love your other videos and kickstart SUP each season. Every video Jesse Robkin writes is a home run. I watch pretty much everything you put out and I like most of it. I think that's pretty good.

[@retro.7673]

Uh oh. Prof is beginning his villain arc.

[@cax1175]

The Instructor returns

[@Thessik73]

If I'm honest, you do tend to harp on about things that you don't like (Collector Boosters, Universes Beyond, and Secret Lairs primarily), especially during the collector booster box game videos. That said, your complaints are some of the very few that WotC seems to hear, so I appreciate that you have a voice loud enough to make a difference.

[@EtnasVassal]

Don't let 'em get you down, prof. You're still seated at my dream commander table.

[@ilyafoskin]

Negativity is good when the company behind Magic has been destroying their game with Universes Beyond and predatory sales practices. It alienates players when they see WotC doing awful things and then look to content creators for the necessary backlash but instead the creators ignore it or praise WotC

[@Malysari]

Nah, I’d rather have someone be honest than just blow smoke to our butts. I love your end of the year videos where you talk about the best and worst of the year. You clearly love MTG and you’re passionate about it. That’s why you’re my favorite MTG creator.

[@confetti7543]

more than anything this just shows how much u actually upload bc holy moly i did not realize it was this often also top 5 new cards are peak plz keep doing those

[@alsattic401]

Love you Prof. Keep being real, honest and totally YOU!!!

[@jacksteinberg3282]

You are one of the two or three channels that helped me learn play magic correctly in 2019 and give me confidence to go to the LGS and play in person when I started. Negative is the wrong word to define "some" of your content. I call it honest. Thank you! Keep it coming.

[@l4l01234]

TCC and prof are the reason I have been into magic for so long. So much of the “community” centers around cracking packs for degenerate gambling, price speculation, or is basically just Commander: the Gathering. The prof is one of the most balanced voices in the community, always promoting a healthy way of approaching the game, such as ending every product review with a recommendation to support your LGS within reason. I think if there’s any negativity towards TCC it’s probably because a lot of people lack the common sense to understand you can (and should) be critical of something you love.

[@byrin2192]

God I can't stand "content creators" that all they do is only rip open packs in search for big hits

[@jacksonploof2394]

Prof is one of the most positive personalitys I've ever watched! You are absolutely a force for good in this community and your videos are a cornerstone of the game. I fully believe people go into the videos like shuffle up and play, find one sound bit of the professor or someone else saying something along the lines of "that card is so dumb" or "i don't like The Initiative" and say they entire thing is a video dumping on magic.

[@mrjermz5406]

It's professor reads angry tweets and I'm here for it.

[@PermaVermin]

I got back into MTG because of this channel, opening my first packs since Mirage back in 96. Your videos reminded me how much fun card games could be and I've always felt like this channel gave me a positive idea of MTG

[@milkman05]

This honestly makes me a little sad, maybe disappointed. This isn't some hate channel or conspiracy psycho. The fact that the Professor had to waste time on making a video like this because some people are sensitive or just being trolls is just frustrating. But I really am glad the Professor is considerate of everyone. I give this video an A.

[@PsionicMonk]

Shuffle up and Play is a comfort for me I often find myself rewatching episodes when I'm feeling down

[@PeteyFF]

The prof brought his receipts! 💪

[@josephkowalski7939]

I’m going to guess the people who want to complain about prof about being critical are also the same people who hate receipts.

[@duffomatic]

I don’t comment often. Prof, you are one of the few people in the larger creator space who I trust the opinion on for the most part. I appreciate how critical you can be, and my friends share almost every one of your videos on tech, supplies, boosters, sets, and everything in between.

[@juzam6661]

I love the professor!

[@Nommieibtes]

Love your vids man! I think shuffle up and play is one of your best additions to the channel. Carry on Professor, we enjoy your honest and critical opinions on MTG.

[@666voyager666]

Absolutely not, you're a Champion for the game.... But sometimes that means not agreeing with the currnet direction its going.

[@joshwarrey3728]

He's positive and biased for the average player and that's a good thing. He doesn't suck up to the powers that be. I love that he always emphasises buying singles and doing business with your local game store.

[@end-er_1023]

Prof you are amazing and please ignore the internet trolls.

[@Peter_Pierre_Anderson]

This video is a great retrospective into Profs videos for the year. Like a checklist of which iI have seen or haven't seen yet.

[@SlayXc2]

Don't worry prof, you are not the negative cringe one, you are the skibidi rizz honest! (Isn't that what the kids say? sorry I'm old too)

[@TheGoogoomonkey]

This Magic the gathering player is grateful to the Professor and the Tolarian Community College. I chose to play magic after watching the content made in this channel. Less then 6 months in and I enjoy the games a lot more than I had ever imagined I would and I can make the right purchases because of the Professor and other content creators because of their fair critique on mtg products. Thank you Professor, everyone in TCC and other content creators who share their fair critique on mtg products

[@sebastiannixon669]

I want to preface this with that I think the professor is very fair with his criticism and reviews and I don’t see him as a negate person. However I think this video adds more fuel to the fire then not because counting videos that you don’t actually share an opinion in feels more number padding to the positive video count because how can gameplay be positive or negative when you don’t share an opinion on the game I think this goes also with deck techs because again no opinion about the actually game just about the deck. Off the numbers you provided I would say that negative to positive videos (if we don’t count non opinion based videos for positive or negative) would be much closer to 40/60 with 40% being negative.

[@bubbahms1]

I will point out that wording is important here, as the professor never said positive vs negative, but negative vs non-negative. The difference is subtle, however important. Positive would be praising the game, with happy tones, and minimum to no criticism. Non-negative is more of a catch all for any video with little to no negativity (bashing the game, spreading toxic thoughts or ideas, criticism, and calling the company out, etc.) I would also make the argument that deck techs and gameplay videos are positive (or at least non-negative) as they give the viewer ideas and encourages people to play the game indirectly (an at least non-negative take). You wouldn't share a cool deck idea or possible mechanics and game play strategy unless you wanted people to play it, growing the community and the game. Fuel to the fire, yeah, I don't think this video needs to exist personally. There will always be criticism for influencers and KZbinrs that range from constructive to life threatening, and this video may be used in the future by one of his haters in some manner. People who actually watch professor's know the truth, and I'd say the majority of us will say that he is fair, and mostly positive even when talking about the negative aspects of the game or of recent events that he does not agree with.

[@ScoffMathews]

I love shuffle up and play, I really enjoy the product buying guides and your attempts at keeping up with the youth always bring a smile to my face. I say the channel is a positive in my life, if nothing else.

[@SnowFoxWithAGasMask]

Pragmatism is not always negativity, and being skeptical can help be more informative. That’s why I trust your channel for informed decisions about this game, and I don’t think that needs to change at all. ❤

[@kgoodfarms]

You and TCC are rad af. You got me back into Magic and it's been a positive change in my life, so thank you!

[@Vok250]

"We have investigated ourselves and found nothing wrong" the video 😂

[@doormatt72]

a completely unbiased perspective to be sure. XD

[@AlexOTV]

I love the professor for farming his viewers' criticism. He handles it all with class, and this is why I'm subbed.

[@fromadhdtodndtomtg]

It's all about presentation, you use happy smiley voices and inflections, while providing the accurate situ for magic. So, "We're screwed 😢" Instead, "We're screwed 😂🎉"

[@rulebreaker823]

🎉 Thanks, Prof, for so much joy in each of many, many videos. Your channel is guiding and encouraging me to play and enjoy Magic as a wonderful, sometimes silly game. From Russia with love 🇷🇺

[@ziwuri]

Instead of titling a video "WILL THIS CARD DESTROY EVERY FORMAT EVER??!!?!?!?!?!!" ...you could title it "This card won't destroy every format ever, here's why."

[@iamnotmatt]

I feel that Prof's passion for Magic and high expectations of its potential is misconstrued as general negativity. He genuinely loves and is invested in magic, which is why this is the largest mtg channel on KZbin. Keep doing you Prof.

[@TheRedGauntlet]

Not negative enough. These toxic positivy preachers need a reality check and realize these companies just want to screw your money over. We want the game to improve and be the ebst could always be. Been negative emans we still care. Apathy is what kill it. People that don't care for the game is the worst thing that could happen.

[@zerken77]

Something to take into account is people are much more likely to remember a bad experience than a good one so just a few negative videos stand out much more than the many positive ones. Also important that being critical is essential for the long term health of that thing. You don’t go the doctor/dentist for them to say you are healthy if you are not

[@jeroeneijer]

To be honnest; i like the style you and your team are presenting. Being citical, advising singles and the alternative Cmdr-decks are inspiring...,. keep up this trent. Thank you

[@joova9174]

I just started MTG, heck this channel was what convince me to give it a try again, I think the prof is honest person when it comes to the game when he comments about stuff of the game! Hope to see more of ya opinions when it comes to this great game format!

[@bethmakesmagic]

This is one of the most positive channels, and beloved to me - especially the learning videos. You aren't a toxic channel that's only around to make gambling a fake investment game. Please never change ❤

[@admiralbananas]

Your PHD always shows in your intros, prof! You had me rolling.

[@ShyGuyWilliam]

I genuinely enjoy the Professors videos, now I don’t always agree with some of it but I do enjoy his approach and content to them. Helps me see how I want to approach upcoming sets or accessories. Love the Shuffle Up and Play videos, along with his top five cards.

[@simplelee92]

No your very honest and I appreciate that! You’re not a sell out. Because you understand we don’t want to spend our hard earned money if it’s not a product worth spending.

[@TxarlesN]

Quiero escribir esto en mi idioma natal para ser, de cierta manera, más auténtico si cabe: Creo que sus vídeos son positivos, algo positivo para la comunidad de Magic. Incluso en aquellos que hace críticas duras acerca de decisiones o productos siempre me he podido sentir identificado y no dudo que sea así con una parte importante de los jugadores. Valoro mucho su trabajo y dedicación, Profesor. Mucho de lo que yo sé de Magic es en buena parte gracias a usted. Thank You, Prof.

[@mistrzmateraca]

Witam. Wróciłem do gry po 20 latach przerwy. Bardzo cieszy mnie fakt,że znalazłem Tolarian Community Collage. Odnosząc się do tematu filmu - uwielbiam momenty kiedy krytykujesz politykę MTG oraz kiedy wytykasz słabe punkty. Dzięki temu wierzę, że jesteś niezależny od twórców. Poza tym dobrze się bawię oglądając Twoje filmy. Szczerze to Twoje zasięgi wskazują że jesteś genialny w tym co robisz! Nie przejmuj się krytyką! Jeżeli mógłbym coś zaproponować jako pomysł do przemyślenia, to marzy mi się film w którym organizujesz konkurs w którym można wygrać karty. Najlepiej dużo konkursów i dużo nagród 🎉 Pozdrawiam ekipę TCC

[@creatureris]

No Prof! You’re amazing! I feel so welcome and happy when I’m watching your videos. I think you’re kind, friendly, and very fair and helpful with your reviews! Thank you! ❤

[@thomasgrosskopf6488]

Ok. You are not grumpy. Ut you are a badass for having the Deathgate Cycle on your shelf for so long! Love it and your videos. Thanks!

[@piplupz1586]

I enjoy all your content and all of it leads me to engage with Magic the Gathering and Wizards of The Coast far more. I literally bought the 20 ways to win deck after your review because it's the kind of thing I find fun in this game and you gave an honest and compelling testament to its value and quality.

[@Unyubaby]

You have LITERALLY saved me hundreds of dollars with your product reviews, there's no voice I respect more when it comes to package value on products.

[@MrPhoenix73371]

Being critical or sharing your frustration is not a negative. You are still providing loving content for this game and the people that play. We love you Prof!!! Please keep making the videos you love because we would miss you here if you were gone.

[@nathanfraley5430]

As someone who just got into MTG last year, I love watching your videos. Its very informative and you’re critical on fair points. Your advice on buying singles is one I live by right now. Especially since I am playing on a budget. Don’t let the haters hate! You’re awesome Prof, one love 🤟