YouTube, The Cult Of Personality & The Monetisation Of The Hobby

[@MartinWaghorn-l7l]

ATTENTION! Geb’s Retro Ghetto OG Duffy Cayle Scummy Grifters! Open your eyes and not your wallets.

[@RetroTech100]

I dont know any of them so im clearly dodging a bullet😂

[@Digitalmonkery]

I've heard of two of them, can't say I've ever watched them

[@iammrfrazzles]

MetalJesusRocks, BitHead1000, Radical Reggie and so on ....

[@MartinWaghorn-l7l]

Add channels that you know. Out these Scalleywags!

[@businesscat380]

"The Immortal" John Hancock

[@Jonverine_supersega]

Also those that show of "gifts" and say please dont send me gifts. Well then dont give them your address to send it you then.

[@razielquorzar]

Yeah OG Duffy, I unsubbed as soon as he added Channel Memberships. That Channel had massive potential until then. Funny thing that I found was that he said "I don't expect my subs to donate money" well if that was the case he wouldn't have the button to pay for a memberhip would he. What he should have said is "I don't expect subs to donate money but I really want you to".

[@DazDaz105]

OG was probably the best content of its type on KZbin. As soon as he mentioned memberships I zoned out. Then when he introduced the tiers and the bribes I un-subbed from his channel. I could have stayed and watched it without a membership but his last “free” video was just dull and boring without the usual enthusiasm and content that he puts in. Everything was just pushing everyone into the memberships and making those that don’t feel unwelcome. I’m not prepared to fund someone’s collecting habit for them to wave a £600 game at me. I did the same with Thegebs24 a few years back.

[@tootyuk]

Hahahaha for real? thats a joke, tbh im clearly out of touch with it all, what i talked about here is a few year ago, so it seems they have all new grifting techniques!

[@Jonverine_supersega]

@@tootyuk yes it's very real sadly.

[@8BitBoyUK]

@@Jonverine_supersega 😆

[@Squashy13]

as someone who has recently (in the last few months) found this community on youtube, this was quite eye opening. first time seeing your videos; definitely agree with the sentiment about videos that are unedited and just talking in front of a camera. the best part is seeing the persons passion for the hobby shine through. looking forward to seeing more content and engaging in your comments!

[@tootyuk]

Cheers for the watch Squashy, the actual community folk are the salt of the earth imho

[@ZanoniRevived]

Agreed mate. Love this video. One of the reasons I quit KZbin , twitter etc was how false it all felt. You can always spot the ones that want the fame and the money.. would never give them a penny. I don't watch any of these kind of people either, only real genuine folks like yourself. All the best mate

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Mate, i enjoyed your vids shame you knocked it on the head. Yeah its all playing the angles to get money/fame not for me at all

[@RobGreg-p3z]

Nostalgia Nerd Jim Justice Retro Ghetto Octavius Kitten Lady Decade Top Hat Gaming Man The Gebs 24 OG Duffy Essex Retro Gamer The Retro Dodo The Retro Future Ed Hunt The biggest slug reliant on money. RMC Mancave, needs the money for his ‘museum’. The biggest one who played us … Bithead1000 And worst of all Slopes Games Room The slimiest knut. Don’t condone violence … Missed any of the knuts out?

[@DazDaz105]

I un-subbed from all the cash cow creators a long time ago. Glad you named & shamed a few more of them 👍

[@ToejamandEarl1983]

@RobGreg-p3z Dan the games man he seems to be heading in that direction

[@magicknight8412]

Dont have to give money to any of them. They are not knuts, just normal nice people (the ones I know) , room on youtube for everyone. they dont affect you in any way.

[@tootyuk]

Wow thats some list, knuts hahahaha!

[@ToejamandEarl1983]

@magicknight8412 I think your missing the point

[@Daz_86]

Hit the nail on the head, a lot of people are introverted and have few friends so they’re easy targets. I like how KZbinrs suddenly spend hundreds more on video games every month once they set up a patreon. Such a scam.

[@tootyuk]

The tells are all there Daz!

[@n64glennplant]

It’s a really interesting topic tooty but I think it’ll get lost in arguments both sides. I think part of the problem is that, for those like us, who’ve been around KZbin for donkeys as content creators we’ve seen the “community” aspect die off big time and replaces with partnerships between channels to steer the direction it takes. Cojones is right though, a decade ago there were a lot more “hobbyists” for the fun of retro gaming who’ve gradually died off and been replaced with people who see YT as the hobby. Nothing wrong with that but I think part of the problem was the unsustainable growth in value of the games making it hard to keep up with the collecting side of the hobby which caused more people (myself included) to change direction. It’s the same with the pokemon card scene on here - exactly same thing happened and now it’s just huge channels opening hundreds of packs and getting all the rare cards. I often miss the community feel KZbin had a decade ago but it’s still a fun place in pockets!

[@tootyuk]

Very true mate, i suppose something would have to fill the void, oh 100% this whole culture isnt confined to our tiny little corner here on YT as i said a few toy channels i watched did exactly the same thing, i guess im just cut from a different cloth.

[@accessarea6]

Tooty mate that was absolutely spot on ,I really enjoyed that

[@donaldmackerel]

Mate, I was gonna ask if you'd seen this and then he mentioned you 😂😂😂

[@accessarea6]

@@donaldmackerel yes cos me and gold2th kicked off lol

[@donaldmackerel]

@@accessarea6 so does this mean you're not joining my KoFi then? 😂

[@accessarea6]

@@donaldmackerel you hit the nail on the head with your video, we need to get it out there

[@donaldmackerel]

@@accessarea6 cheers, bud - it does my nut in.

[@claygraphics1]

Just settling down to watch this with a few beers now. 10 mins in and you're explaining yourself, and the topic well. 👍

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Clayton

[@bluetentgameroomtour-jl1jr]

Lady decade..’I don’t have £500’ 😭😭😭😭😭😭 With the likes of earth bound complete in the background..

[@Kevinwoolford123]

[@VirajKathwadia]

That was a classic lol

[@tootyuk]

Yeah i loved Georges videos on that whole subject, i miss George on here

[@adammc2]

@@tootyuk Sadly even George has joined the Patreon and Kickstarter crowd now it seems.

[@tootyuk]

@@adammc2 😥

[@Kevinwoolford123]

youtube isnt what it used to be sadly as the passion is gone and it just seems to be "professional" videos with no passion and all regurgitated wiki facts for cash and for simps to dribble over

[@tootyuk]

Defo Kev!

[@steve36207]

Think I know why my comment didn't post 😂 your spot on with everything you said toots buddy 👏 I feel sorry for the people who are giving these people money thinking they are friends. I will never give money to watch a youtube channel. As I said on goldys video I had to borrow money off a family member once and it killed me having to ask them, so how these people can ask people they don't know for money is beyond me. P.s the not replying to comments is a proper wind up. Like you said they get a few comments and dont reply.... ive just stopped watching those channels now. I see it like saying hello to someone in the street and they just walk past without saying anything.

[@tootyuk]

Yeah i think it was blocked hahahaha Well they clearly dont mind doing it mate. Yeah thats that good comparison lol

[@RetroTech100]

I feel like their needs to be another app for hobbyists and then one for the commercial types

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

This 💯

[@tootyuk]

yeah i agree mate

[@Lawnboyspost1975TheHomeOfDave]

Nailed it mate!

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Dave!

[@Digitalmonkery]

When i saw the length of the video i thought I'd end up watching in a few chunks, instead i sat in silence watching for the full video. Possibly one of the best videos I've watched on KZbin ever. Thank you. I was hearing you talk about the different groups and always getting pictures of different KZbinrs in my mind at different points. I'm pretty new to KZbin as a hobby, and have met quite a few people through it, the ones who were pricks have since started on a Patreon, while the really nice ones have stayed clear of it. You've just managed to put a large amount of my experience into a 90 minute nutshell. Thanks again.

[@donaldmackerel]

My sentiments exactly

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Dude, im glad you got something out of it! Tbh the stuff in here is a few years old and from what others have said here in the comments it seems things have moved on and there are now new schemes to get your money!

[@intheroofretro8536]

Don’t pay the tv licence, don’t pay for sky/virgin 😉 So there ain’t no way in hell I’d pay someone that I can watch for free 🤪

[@tootyuk]

same here mate, not have a TV license for nearly 10 years now

[@retroimportgamer513]

Well that 90 minutes went by very quickly Stu. I completely agree with all you said and thought you made the points really well I did get certain channels in mind at various point through the video What I dont get is why people feel they should pay or subscribe to channels, its like they are buying a freind or to be part of some cool club, guess its a part of society thats growing, desperate to have any kind of association with celebrity.... pathetic in my opinion Makes you laugh when people say "it really helps the channel" what crap, its free to have a channel, it costs nothing except your time and if you're in it for fun then that dont need paying for They just want the sheep to fund their collection don't they, then they show pickups that their subs have paid for Thank goodness there are still plenty of normal people and channels to watch Great stuff mate👍

[@tootyuk]

It is mental when you stop and think about it, as i say its gotta be some crazy MK Ultra going on!

[@XFile2708]

Spot on as always matey.. that begging side 99% of them aren't even into gaming or retro gaming.. they literally just see it as an easy cash cow to milk money off gullible people.. really wish there was a seperate platform to share the hobby on 😎👍

[@StephenHopkinsVaults]

You’re one of my first discovery’s on KZbin retro gaming . Your gameplay of flink megadrive then I checked your channel seeing you collecting megadrive games .

[@XFile2708]

@@StephenHopkinsVaults ah that's great to hear matey.. very much the good old days 😎👍

[@magicknight8412]

hardly anyone is begging though. You have the option sign up to patreon or whatever, if its worth something to you whats the problem? Otherwise dont.

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Marcus, its just a means to extract money, theyd be collecting milk bottle tops if it was the latest thing!

[@Jonverine_supersega]

At 55 mins spot on. Seeing youtubers as celebrities as guest speakers at gaming markets or events is just wrong. They act like the people on the small side dont know owt and they know everything as theyre the big side and also it will help the event sell tickets. No it just turns me away and not eant to go

[@RetroRewind77]

100% dude

[@tootyuk]

Yup its all BS mate

[@theoriginalbuttonbasher2601]

Tbh I watch some channels who have patreons , buy me a coffee and the like. But it seems the uk holds some of the most disingenuous career tubers. I see them reaching across the pond into to very successful channels over there , commenting as if they are the voice of British retro gaming. Think it’s like any walk of life , you get wrong uns - it’s just horrible to see people falling prey to them.

[@Jonverine_supersega]

I know exactly who your talking about and your spot on...

[@tootyuk]

See im glad i dont get to see any that anymore Mick, it would just annoy the cr#p out of me lol im probably behind the curve with the stuff ive said here and theyve moved on with other ways to con folk!

[@DadLadsGaming]

Loved that Stu. Even had a beer whilst watching. I do enjoy Retro Stu with a few cans of Bud😂 I might start a Patreon with only a £500000 tier. If you pay you get to bum Tommy (he doesn't know), some mentalist will pay it I'm sure.

[@rollerxcore]

I'm going to set up a go fund me so I can achieve that tier. 😂

[@DadLadsGaming]

@@rollerxcore😂😂

[@tootyuk]

Hahahahaha Poor Tommy and youd probably get a few folk sign up! "say Point and clicks are sh#te"

[@ianbaynes-ug2tx]

What KZbin needs is a block feature. That way we can search for videos on a particular subject and block those we have no interest in. If you could block an entire channel from appearing in your search results you would find like minded people quicker. That won't happen though. Not sure there is an answer really. When money is a factor people will do and say anything as long as the money keeps flowing.

[@RetroRewind77]

You can block them

[@ianbaynes-ug2tx]

​@@RetroRewind77really I just tried to block you and it didn't work 😂 kidding. Seriously though I can't find a block feature. I'll ask copilot for instructions.

[@RetroRewind77]

@@ianbaynes-ug2tx wouldn’t blame you as I’m getting so rich via my channel 😂😂 if I remember right you press on the 3 bots on the video and it give you the option…. I’ve not seen Gabs who ever she’s call pop up anymore

[@tootyuk]

You can make, i did mention in it a vid a while back, been a blessing for me as i dont even see half the channels now!

[@Thoushaltplaymore]

If it was let's say sopranos on tv back in the day and they said if you pay us £1 per month and you can get an extra episode. I'd have been all over that. I get the equipment schtick, I listen to the retro hour podcast and they make a big deal about how the show is made possible because of their patreons yet they managed before Patreon , and their content hasn't improved with all this new "equipment"

[@tootyuk]

Hahahahaha a podcast!? (ive never heard of them btw) what a microphone FFS jokers mate its all BS, if you cant "afford" to do YT then you shouldnt be anywhere near it.

[@craigshereagain6008]

This will be interesting 😂 had to double take the length of the vid, don't have enough charge on my phone to listen atm so will come back to it later on, I know I'm going to agree with you though, it actually makes me cringe how so many people want to be famous these days but, back in our day you had to be a good sports person, comedian, actor, musician to be famous, now everyone wants to be in on the action, it's sad to see and I often say I'd hate to be growing up now compared to our times, things are so different now and it must be hard for the youths with all this social media tik tok stuff around them.

[@craigshereagain6008]

Off your topic but not too dissimilar last week on the news it was on about mail order clothing retailers are charging certain customers for returns, one crazy thing nowadays is they said there's now a growing trend of those influencer people buying a load of stuff simply to take pictures for things like Instagram and sending the stuff straight back, they aren't even bothering to wear them on a night out before returning them, just to take pics to share with their followers, it's all so shallow and fake, honestly I don't know what's going on these days when people look up to this type of "celebrity"

[@minks36]

@@craigshereagain6008 hi mate, is your phone number still the same? Been meaning to message you but don't want to text some random person if you've changed it 😅

[@tootyuk]

Hahahaha youre joking right!? thats insane!

[@craigshereagain6008]

@@tootyuk no straight up and having dealt with the general public for so many years it doesn't surprise me tbh, reminds me of the garden shears incident we once had, that whole shallow nature does though, next up, or it could be happening someone will be buying from cex, do a pickups video, take everything back for a credit and repeat the process, they could build up a following of fans, just so long as they don't ask for a room tour it will be fine haha

[@tootyuk]

@@craigshereagain6008 Oh fr gods sake i just hope someone hast read that comment, you'll of started a new "trend" although i think CEX would flag you as a serial returner lol

[@pt4387]

One of the worst videos are reaction videos where they watch someone else’s video and adding nothing of value from themself. They are huge now and they are ridiculous. I love how this video goes ramps up as you go through the video lol.

[@tootyuk]

Yeah its because they have nothing to say themselves and need to make content, vapid brains!

[@retrogamesrevived1189]

Absolutely spot on stu. The wannabe celebrities stand out a mile and i just dont entertain them. Saying that, i have been duped a few times and some people who i thought were genuine turn out to be wannabe celebs...shame! You know what i hate...when these people with the big egos realise its not working out for them and then quit with a sob story....only to return a few weeks later 🤣 its just attention seeking! Also cant stand videos predicting certain games to rise in value. They really wind me up. One thing for sure, ill never monetise, no interest in it whatsoever and neither will i sign up to any patreon or fund my channel type of begging apps...no sir!!! Enjoyed that mate, i know youve touched on it briefly in some of your videos but a dedicated one needed to be done 😁👍 i do hope some of these so called celebs see this 🤣

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Sean, oh really you'll have to tell me the stories next time i see you mate! Yeah the "buy this game now" another BS vapid content type video, so much i missed out lol

[@TheRetroBear]

You know my thoughts on this mate and you nailed this. For too long it appears this issue has been danced around but it is like a disease which has pretty much killed it all off. The real people are the ones at the bottom, happy to do this for the hobby and to share and get to know others the same. If someone with stoopid curly hair and a baseball cap or a white tank top and a rucksack think they can speak for the collective and be seeen as the voice of the UK Retro Gaming scene and live off the hard earnings of others....what have we come to ? There are a lot of vulnerable people out there who get sucked in to paying money just because they think it gets them into a club or a friendship - I mean at least Dick Turpin wore a mask when he took your money right ? The good thing is once these people get to the top there is only way to go after that....and that will involve coming back into contact with all the people you trod on, used and abused and quickly dropped on the way back down where they will be happily there waiting to let them know all about it.... And as for these who need money to keep their channel going....well I made my thoughts very clear on that too. Its embarrassing, but there are people out there who fall for it. As it was said if you need money to keep a You Tube channel going, you really shouldn't be doing a You Tube channel. A fair proportion of blame should lie with YT, its out of control, its exploitive and its crazy. Its a pyramid scheme as Dana quite rightly said it was. Good stuff mate, we need more 90 minute rants 😊👍🐻

[@tootyuk]

Hahaha dick turpin! Well i dont think youd see these people again mate tbh, theyd jump ship to some other "craze! to feed off that group of people instead! Cheers Russ

[@RetroHulkster]

An hour and a half of bitching and moaning….im in!!! I know much of what will be said I will agree with, each to their own. KZbin is about you, your hobby, your life etc I guess if someone wants to grift, simp or whatever the term is that is up to them, we all have to live with our actions. Try not to let it get you down, I simply just move on to another vid. We just need to remember to not hate, well as much as possible anyways 😉👍 Right I’m gonna get listening to this….

[@tootyuk]

Tru dat Rodge

[@SteDubya]

I cant say I disagree with anything you have said. You have hit the nail on the head. I have been guilty of giving a few quid to a couple of channels in the past because I really wanted to support the community. After events relating to a certain badly behaved retro gaming couple it was like having a bucket of cold water thrown in my face. I cancelled all my patreon subs as clearly the only thing I was supporting was some strangers bank balance. Wish id come to my senses sooner. Now I don't watch any of the "big" channels and cant say I miss them. I have found so many great small channels who clearly do it for the love of the hobby and this is the real community for me. They give their time making vids and ask for nothing in return. They don't need donations to buy 4k cameras or fancy editing. Some of the best community content I have seen could have been filmed on a phone.

[@tootyuk]

This comment makes the vid worthwhile, thank you!

[@RetroTech100]

I know what you mean about the infiltration off "the influencers" into retro gaming events. Ive stopped going to the bigger events, they dont go to the small ones where the actual community is.

[@tootyuk]

Yup that started happening 6 odd years ago i think

[@NotMoreGames]

I’m glad you highlighted the different communities. We are all part of the KZbin community which is a bit meaningless like saying we all part of the world community - which brushes over the vastly different sub communities. There’s us in the “hobbyists retro community” and there’s the “business retro community”.. i say business avoiding the term “professional” as I don’t want to inflate their ego as they all individuals with no more right to opinion as as us minions. We are all f**king minions. Not “professionals” unless you’re a real media company or real celebrity eg actors and pop stars that have their own KZbin channels. I don’t want those “business retro tubers” wannabes pretending to be hobbyist, as they really don’t care about the hobby itself but chasing subs using the hobby as a vehicle just like you said. I spot them a mile off and quickly switch off.

[@tootyuk]

Very True Nick

[@Thoushaltplaymore]

But it's also like any job if you're used to getting a certain amount. Look at footballers who leave top clubs and no one can afford their wages. They'll sit on their arse and wait , they don't really care about actually playing football

[@tootyuk]

Very true their passion for playing is zero its all about the money, did they really love playing football in the first place?

[@rollerxcore]

I was watching you on TV, and I had to rush over to grab my phone so I could leave a message, incase you thought I was too busy setting up my patreon 😂. I've left a few WhatsApp groups due to talk of subs, views, etc. But there are plenty out there that don't have that mind set. My annoyance is people now think to be a tuber you HAVE to have a good camera, sound, TV presenter ways. It's a shame, as I see a few people that could be great community channels but loose their personality chasing YT "success"

[@tootyuk]

And when they dont get it they throw their toys out the pram and quit!

[@iammrfrazzles]

As someone who is much younger who is into the retro space - I completely agree with everything you are saying mate!

[@tootyuk]

Cheers dude appreciate the comment

[@theeveshamgamer]

Yeah, but, you can get a shitty t.shirt and exclusive access to a discord server....😂 (Oh, and your name mentioned in the end screen 😯. Totally with you Stu. Ive seen a few of the uk retro gaming 'influencers' in person and they are completely two faced. On in particular took great offence when they asked if i watched their channel and i said i hadnt heard of them. I was called an idiot with no life but as soon as my back went up they gave it toes. In short, i dont watch any of these types you have discussed and make a point to avoid any that i do see. Well done Stu. Great video mate 👍

[@tootyuk]

Hahahahah is that what they offer them now Martin? Lol they really are Ego driven, yeah i dont watch any of them mate tbh im probably behind the curve with the stuff ive said here as this was all a few years ago!

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

Yeah, i dont mind them selling merchandise, but just asking people for money for early access and crap like that really takes the piss imo. There are channels like RMC where its understandable, but basically if you give alot of these guys money through patreon you're just helping them pay for the games they're showing off in their uploads! 😂

[@tootyuk]

Nah RMC is one of the worse ones for it, sorry no one needs paying imho, no one.

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

@@tootyuk well imo asking for money that goes towards the upkeep of a museum is more justified than someone thats uploading content similar to what we upload, I mean that Gebs girl was boasting about how her video game collection being worth £100,000, yet she's asking for money off her viewers!

[@tootyuk]

@@RetroGamesBoy78 lol museum its all off your backs the blokes a scam artist like the rest just has a front that its a "museum" all the stuff in it is everyone elses, so who owns it...yup the geography teacher as i say no one needs paying end of.

[@gavmes]

I rarely comment because I watch you on my TV. :p Loved that though, spot on! Nice to see you're off the shandy too.

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Gav!

[@8bitH]

Interesting topic, Toot, and something that has turned me right off certain channels. As you’ve said, I think when tubers talk about the benefits of being a patron, whilst also eluding to the idea that everyone benefits equally (fellow libra here btw 😂) - is bollocks. Obviously the tuber benefits financially and when it feels like they’re taking advantage of that… 🤮 it’s not for me.

[@tootyuk]

Yeah i never really took much notice of astrology, but i defo do align with the Libra side of things that much i know is true! Its all duplicitous H but folk still pay them!

[@PompeyGamesRoom]

Watched this fully, mate; great points made, and I totally agree with everything. Great stuff as always mate 🙂

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Sean, appreciate that

[@joebristowtechnologicalbre2073]

It’s a bit like onlyfans, people want to feel like they are liked or somehow special. Unfortunately the predators will always prey on the prey. It’s inevitable, like you say, there’s tons of the same content available, you don’t have to pay for it. You’re obviously doing what you do because it brings some value to your life, which most people forget when the money is on the table.

[@tootyuk]

Exactly Joe, perhaps its just how we are as a society now (trash)

[@bluetentgameroomtour-jl1jr]

OG Duffy wants YOU to pay for his beers and collection.

[@tootyuk]

Sounds like a nice bloke!? tescos food shopping next on his list i guess?

[@dreamkatcha]

I've just watched his e-begging pledge. Is this what happens when Delboy and Brian Glover get trapped in The Fly's transporter contraption? ;)

[@jesusmckraken]

o.g. stands for overtly greedy

[@tootyuk]

@@jesusmckraken 😆

[@stewsretroreviews]

I agree with you here mate, half their channels are nothing special from what I've seen either, these channel's stop being a community channels, and things change,, they don't reply to comments as much and aren't bothered, and there so big now and they just promote as much as they possibly can constantly for more money. They lose touch with the community which is sad, lets face it, they are just begging for peoples money to support their channel all the time, they started the channel with no money, but now they expect peoples money and free gifts etc, and think their a celebrity etc lol, it all doesn't sit right with me. They are getting nowt out of me ever! 😂

[@tootyuk]

Exactly Stew, glad the penny has dropped

[@RetroRewind77]

First off…. Brilliant video dude really good to watch and hear all your view points. I like a few some channel pay is to get their name dropped in a video as it makes them feel wanted and special etc and omg the free gifts all the time and say don’t say me anything well clearly giving out their address. I used to watch a channel after following them on instagram and collected Wii and mega drive but now a member of a Ghetto gang have switched over to buying Xbox games and always share the links to the his channel . I also noticed they jumped from 500 to 1k in weeks after becoming a gang member so I’m guessing all the gang subbed her. Any way it’s shit this paying channel as no need so thanks for putting this video out there so I own you a drink when I see you 🤪

[@tootyuk]

They are all just chasing the money and the fame mate, theyd start collecting thimbles if it was all the rage and they could earn a few quid from it im sure

[@RetroRewind77]

@@tootyuk so true dude

[@HappiestRogue]

Really enjoyed that, a lot of truths spoken and definitely got the impression that you have more to say. I look forward to Part 2 mate unless you’d prefer to do a vid on SNES Hidden Gems 😂

[@tootyuk]

Everyone keeps saying i have more to say hahahahaha tbh all that i talk about here is a few years old, reading some folks comments it seems the grifters have changed tactics, thing is never watched any of them nor do i so im kinda out the loop on the whole thing, hahahaha lol trust me there is no such thing as a "hidden gem" now its BS clickbait nonsense.

[@deanneil5852]

I personally will not and never will give any money to any youtuber for a few reasons the biggest one is apart from a very small number ( and your one of them ) that know what there talking about 90% spout total rubbish and give false info but if they can make money good on em but won't be from me

[@tootyuk]

It is odd isnt it, same as me mate ive zero interest in any of it

[@Danester83]

90 min video, surely you have longer to talk on this subject. Or was this recorded on a 90 mon VHS. Only been waiting 10 years for this video. Should have got out while you had your sanity and looks like i did. I f'n hate that word Community . Whos the latest list of ebegger. Am i still allowed to blackpool now that i have no channel and no collection. Just take my f'n money 🤑🤑🤑

[@tootyuk]

VHS is making a comeback Hahahaha well 10 years ago it was a very different place! Yeah i know some folk dont like that word (thats why i mentioned it)

[@Danester83]

@tootyuk funny you should say that I sold a fee VHS the weekend in the shop. Must have been cause it was mentioned on YT n all the influence 🙄🙄 I was never one to be a part of anything . I was just me n if people liked me n wanted to be my mate fair enough and I made some good mates yourself especially. But like in real world alot of people with many faces ( wasn't he in he-man) and would sell the gran on soul to get up another rung on " the ladder" Keep fighting the good fight ✊🏼 See you at Blackpool, hopefully a few familiar faces, I'm sure there used to be more of us. Lol

[@davidtylergameshunter6585]

When I saw 90 minutes before I clicked I was equal parts curious and equal parts excited (oo er😂), because I LOVE a Tooty rant, but was thinking how on earth could it go on for 90 minutes and still be engaging and make sense AND have substance. I’m sorry for even having an inch of doubt! I’ve found that a lot of channels who out and out ASK you to sub to their patreon or donate or send or something have always been a bit of a turn off for me because like you said “you’ll do it anyway”. I think a lot of the channels who do it, not just gaming stuff, is because they “can”. Early access is a main one, like yeah ok fair enough you don’t want to wait for stuff and some people are more patient that others on waiting but jeez. Also yes, the “inclusivity” factor is a major one, along with feeling like you’re part of the club/gang. There’s always a “feel” when you watch someone and they start to change, even someone who already had a more amount of subs I’ve found still end up churning out content to “feed the beast”. A main one for me I HATE though is being shouted at through my phone like the person recording the video is on speed or something, they are generally the people who are going down that slippery slope… I will say though, if KZbin ever start to charge for using the phrase “this group of people over here” and retroactively backdate then you’re buggered… 😂

[@tootyuk]

Hahahaha ill take that Dave, tbh ive probably missed loads of other stuff out, i didnt have anything written down (perhaps i should have)

[@BawhawhawYT]

Almost everything you have mentioned in this is true. There are a few exceptions i believe to the rules though. I dont ever feel like I need to give people money to watch KZbin. That's just stupid. I do feel if someone sends me stuff and dont want to take something in return, if they had a patreon I might join it for a couple months as a way to say thanks. Perfect example is if Gordon started a patreon, Id be on that instantly as that man needs something back for his generosity. I would never pay just to get my name at the end of someones video or anything. I would have to have a reason. I do however know what you mean by spotting it a mile off if people are only in it for the money., or wanting to hit that level.I keep most of my content as raw as possible, but from time to time I'm bored and will add more editing to the videos, but thats more just for my entertainment of making the video. The same as I will make a longer form scripted video if its something I'm truly passionate about. I had that one 360 video do really well, which was nice. People watched, but I've not been chasing that ever since. It was just an interesting part in this youtube thing. I've made a couple of quid here and there streaming on twitch, but thats just a nice thing from the ads. If I cared at all about the money I'd just be on there all the time, which is further from the reality. I only go on when im bored and want to play something new, and chat to people over a few beers. This was a genuinely interesting and enjoyable watch. That hour and a half flew by haha.

[@BawhawhawYT]

I will add, I'm not a fan of just watching nothing but CEX content, but I do enjoy watching people go round the retro shops. It doesnt matter if its old stock, I just like to see what these places are like, as to me its a different world. I have nothing like that round me and have to sit there watching being jealous of what people have on their doorstep.

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Ross, each to their own on the CEX/shop vids they just wear very thin very quickly when you see the same ones, i get it to a degree if its a new shop but i dont need to see doorway to dorkness or sorethumbs on every other video, you dont need to explain anything to me bud you do you and you seem to be enjoying it and as you say your not chasing down the 360 vid (many would im sure) and must say more about you than you realise! Oh and Gordo defo needs a medal!

[@TheHoost2]

Great video Stu. I have not and never would give any money to any channels. Complete waste of time. Would rather spend it on my own stuff and family. The more popular these channels get all of a sudden they have money to spend on expensive games. All cause people are paying them for 'content'. Nah load of crap. I aint funding someone to buy games i may never be able to afford..not happening.

[@tootyuk]

Exactly Keith, still blows my mind people pay them tbh!?

[@discopot]

I think people can have a interest and make money from KZbin they are not inclusive of each other

[@tootyuk]

Probably

[@jameswelch2850]

Gold2th sent me here. What youre saying (and what he is saying) is spot on.

[@tootyuk]

Ah cheers James!

[@RetroHulkster]

Ffs that’s an hour an a half of my life I’m not gonna get back 😂😂😂😂 In the words of Del Boy…’you give my arse a headache’ 🤗 Yes all of this I agree with your views on it all but, hopefully now you have got it off your chest and had some therapy you can be at peace and back to mildly happy Toots. Much love and respect. Keep calm now and carry on to the next vid, grifters will grift they will show themselves eventually 😉👍 👏🏻

[@Gold2thGaming]

I ain’t finished with the scroungers i got more songs about them to release😂

[@RetroHulkster]

@@Gold2thGaming just don’t let the buggers get you down…stay awesome, stay gerfy 🍆😜

[@RetroHulkster]

@@Gold2thGaming I can understand it’s a topic for discussion now but, I am not sure it’s worth getting all negative and pissed off over…let the grifters grift, nuts to them if that’s their choice…it’s just not worth the stress bud. Just hope now Stu has aired his concerns in a very comprehensive way he can chill out and not get so frustrated. Stay positive, stay gerfy, stay awesome 👊😉👍

[@Gold2thGaming]

@@RetroHulkster Im never stressed dude you know me but the word needs spreading like their cheeks by Barrymore 😜have a sexy un Rodgy 🤘💪

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Rodge

[@rhayadercomputers6468]

ive had loads of youtubers order hundreds of pounds worth of gear and when it got to the bill they said i should send it for free and they would promote me! told them all to jog on

[@Gold2thGaming]

What the hell is wrong with folk ? Tell them to lick the sack from the back 👅

[@Marmite101]

Self promotion

[@rhayadercomputers6468]

​@Marmite101 must try harder but I need to buy a hat and a cave and some kind of pet and looked surprised on finding out something people have know for years 😅

[@tootyuk]

Thats insane, tbh mate im probably behind the curve with this video as it seems they have some new ways of taking the p#ss!

[@ianrangers]

Christ back in the beer for this 1. Agreed can’t be arsed with the beggars.

[@tootyuk]

Well it wasnt just for this vid, ill explain it on another vid though

[@JustinCardiff]

It can be a parasocial relationship between viewer and KZbinr, the viewer may think the tuber is their friend, and some tubers exploit that. You see it when channels have P.O. Boxes and get sent pretty expensive stuff. It’s uncomfortable, the person sending it is trying to buy friendship in some way. What happens at the events you go to when these “pro” tubers turn up, do they avoid your stall!

[@tootyuk]

I did see one channel years ago have a PO type box, shameful Oh yeah they dont come to the stall

[@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533]

Why on earth would anybody pay money to watch my drunken rubbish 😂. In all seriousness, as you mentioned, for me it's all about reaching like minded people, I watch people I find interesting, collections I find interesting. I hope people watch me for similar reasons. Nothing else really interests me, great subject though 😂. Just noticed, your 🍺🍺🍺😂. I'm half cut, send us your PayPal details 😂. Totally agree with your rant mate, we need a new platform just for us, no n0b heads.

[@tootyuk]

Thats what it used to be about Dave! Tbh im surprised there hasnt been another platform to challenge YT, but i doubt it would money free as they'd have to copy the blueprint.

[@Thoushaltplaymore]

It is a hard one, for me I would never pay if I don't have to. But I don't blame the KZbinrs for having that sort of monetisation on their channels. They don't ram in down your neck. It's like anything, sky have adverts on the tele. You either pay for sky or you don't . Nowt different really

[@tootyuk]

No issue with Ads, i did say that in the vid im sure?

[@20thcenturygamingc64]

Preying on the vulnerable. Big channels do not respond to comments to keep the vulnerable donating even more thinking they will get a response next time. Jim Custard and the circle are a bunch of dog blurts.

[@tootyuk]

This is very true good point!

[@GenerationPixel]

Absolutely, on everything, plus it got my arse into gear to put together a Wipeout challenge vid for Retroredsteve 😂 You're such an influencer 😂😂

[@tootyuk]

Consider yourself influenced!

[@GenerationPixel]

@@tootyuk 🤣🤣

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

First time watching and commenting here. Nice ps1 collection. Im currently trying to collect the full set, about 700 in so far. Great words by the way, a few channels i can think of are complete beg fests.

[@tootyuk]

Cheers for the watch mate, oh wow thats going to take up some space! ive thinned the PS1 collection down so much now, im just selective with the titles. Im sure many people do mate, thing is folk still watch them!

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

@@tootyuk like you said, they must feel like mates or something. That and the paying to join a "gang" nonsense.

[@ToejamandEarl1983]

So it's safe to assume that your not a member of the Ghetto gang then 😂 jokes aside you made plenty of valid points mate I've stop watching loads of channels for similar reasons once you spot the traits once its easy to spot.

[@tootyuk]

No i dont know what that is, it sounds ghey hahahaha

[@WoollyWeeble]

That was a long interesting listen from start to finish. 👏👏

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Dunc

[@SiLLy-g00sE_AJ]

This Is FACT, and Kev and Gold2th also hit the nail on the head with this

[@tootyuk]

Very true!

[@arpz]

Guilty of paying the odd couple of quid here and there to various channels I've enjoyed but not to the point of joining discords or seeking validation or any of that stuff... I think I'm almost with you but gotta say I was cracked up at the end with how exasperated you were getting with it all 😂 Can I get you ko-fi? 🤔😁

[@tootyuk]

Can i ask why, what compelled you to pay them?

[@arpz]

@@tootyuk Just as an acknowledgement, a bit more than a like I suppose... I really am only talking like a couple of quid though so I don't put myself in quite the same bracket of people I think you're describing That being said, I am now currently watching a 2 year old kevinwoolford123 car boot sale video you mentioned so maybe my head is totally gone after all

[@tootyuk]

@@arpz hahahahaha

[@craigshereagain6008]

Watched it fully now in two lumps , next you'll be saying it was unscripted haha yes , understand your views on it all , I've never really thought too much about the payment plan goings on because I'll never pay to view also I'm just a fringe utube watcher anyway so I don't think it annoys me quite as much , i tend to think if people are daft enough to pay then that's it. I'm definitely offended by this whole culture where so many people want to be famous , famous for doing nothing much , its just silly and paying extra for it is ridiculous , like you said many of the billy big b's utube wannabe stars dont have a particularly good knowledge anyway , Your right about the cex vids , amazing how many do them , I stick the telly on utube and there's always one recommended , I must have watched one once so the algorithm thinks it has me haha Patreon etc is income for them isn't it so I'm guessing it should be declared ? Good point though , not that sure .

[@tootyuk]

TBH Craig, since ive found the "block this channel button" on here i dont see any of it, from some of these comments on here im clearly behind the curve as there are all new ways they coming up with to take your money!

[@Corbana]

It's took me a few sittings to get through this but I don't think it could have been put better. The narcissistic part (as a "content creator") I'll be honest there were a couple of moments in there that made me question what I do on the tubes, but while I'd love to make it big one day that isn't the driver for me. I want to document my collection and look back at what I got, when and how it's grown and changed. I do (sometimes) have that moment where I look at the video analytics and think why do I do this on here if no-one is watching when a video appears to be performing poorly and I've asked for feedback in the past from other tubers on what I could be doing differently but ultimately I keep doing what I am doing because it's what I am comfortable doing. I try hard some times with editing and if I find something new out in the editing I remember it or save it for future use because as time has gone on for me I have actually grew to enjoy some of the techy/video editing side of things and learning how to do it and hell I've even taken it to my real job and used the skills there. The more relevant to the video part (in response to your points) I can't remember the video of yours I watch but earlier this year you mentioned the whole unsubbing from the content you aren't getting anything from and I've pretty much dropped all the big tubers which was a shock for me but I wasn't getting much from their content I wasn't getting elsewhere and I only really watch one of the bigger tubers but all my interactions with them, in person and the comments section, have left me feeling like they do genuinely seem like a good egg. The one point I am on the fence about is the comments side of things, don't get me wrong not replying to comments on your videos is a big no no and while I wasn't great at it when I was new to the scene now I won't leave a comment unreplied to, it's just rude imo and unless the comment doesn't leave me anywhere to go with my reply I will always read every point in the comment and reply to it if I can because if you take the time to write me a message it's only fair that I do the same, it's a social contract. Whereas for the past year or so now I have very much been disengaged from other peoples comments section, partially as I was mainly watching on my TV (yes that old excuse) and partially because of the loss in my family that left me not wanting to do much. I don't really want to name names but for me the big turning point was ERG (IYKYK) he seemed like a nice guy and coming up through the ranks he engaged with us little tubers however as he surpassed us he decided he didn't have time to be part of the community and take part and as his channel grew you saw more of the evergreen rubbish and what content was put out was all feeding the algorithm. By the end I felt dirty ever wanting to talk to the guy and felt like he used the community as springboard. I didn't realise until today that he'd deleted his channel but imo it wasn't that big a loss to the community. Keep being you Stu, there isn't another you on the tubes and it's always good to see content from you :)

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Jim, we've all been there when you question yourself and ask why and thats what i always try to get people to ask themselves, because if you are only doing it for fame/money then 9 out of 10 times you are on a hiding to nothing, nothing wrong with the editing mate it was more to highlight how the content is along with all the other red flags not in isolation, some people actually think because they took X hours to edit a video they are somehow "entitled" to get millions of views (yes thats happened) i saw through ERG early doors mate so had little to nothing to do with him, i think he burnt all his bridges and by the time he realised he'd not made it big enough to not care and so couldnt come back to the "community" sorry for your loss mate i suppose thats the other thing when its a hobby and you have people around you, you can come and go as you need, you dont need to be making content 24/7, look after yourself Jim and hopefully see you at the market soon!

[@1msx2go]

Excellent video Stu 👍👍👍👍👍 A part 2 please 🙏🙏☺️

[@tootyuk]

Cheers John, hahahaha

[@cameronashworth1981]

This video was absolutely fantastic Tooty loved every minute of it. Every time I see one of these channels begging I’m gonna be laughing imagining you saying “These twats don’t give a fuck about you” Drinking Budweiser though maybe you need a patreon to afford a better standard of lager 😂 Nice one have a good weekend mate 😎

[@tootyuk]

Lol cheers Cameron, well the bud was for a reason (ill maybe explain in another vid)

[@cameronashworth1981]

@@tootyuk will look forward to it 👍🏻

[@marcrics]

I do watch a lot of youtubers that do that kinda stuff but in general as a consumer i never have or never will feel bad or obligated to financially support someone creating content on a free video streaming website. Its mental that in the current world we are being told we should "support" creators and game developers etc as if they are above anyone else. Support your local Tesco workers next lads 😂

[@tootyuk]

Yep its that BS kind of justification!

[@lggsretrofinds4461]

i agree with u stu i always did it for fun never would ask for cash/ebegging maybe will make a return soon lost bit of my passion doing it these days

[@tootyuk]

Dont blame you Jason, you have to enjoy doing it mate!

[@devastator200]

Honestly some of these tubers make Keir Scrounger look like Saint Nicholas. I thoroughly enjoyed this video as you’ve made some extremely valid points. Like you said if the money wasn’t there would they still be making retro gaming videos? Yet the manipulated are still donating to John Hancock’s ‘Museum’ 🙄

[@tootyuk]

Lol they are good at it though! God knows tbh as i said other than BH1K i dont sub nor watch any of those types of channels, i very much just avoid them.

[@gaminggrandad10]

very interesting video Tooty ,i got to admit when i first started .was hoping to make money for the charity .but i soon learned that wasn't going to happen .you are a straight talker and i respect you and your opinions .what i do for the charity is that E begging ? ,even tho i dont get any financial benefits from it just the charity gain ,i would love to know how people feel about my fundraising chanel ?

[@tootyuk]

Lol mate i think you are ok with a charity and more so the stroke society, unless your skimming the till hahahahaha

[@MintCroydonGamer]

Quality Friday night viewing Mr Tooty.. where do I sign up? Can I become a Tootyuk member? 😂 Topic definitely warrants a good discussion over a pint.

[@tootyuk]

Hahahahaha its free to subscribe!

[@maccamcfcflc]

Have you seen some of the yank resellers, fuck me and the most of them are good bothers🙄 1 of the worst 1s was doing a whatnot, didn't get the price he wanted for a Wii sports pulled it of the auction and said he could get more of his mate who's another reseller, not very Christian.

[@tootyuk]

No mate, tbh all the reseller yard sale. flea market type channels are all on the blocked list, no interest in them, it doesnt surprise me though!

[@atomiswave1971]

Its a laugh. Tubers get paid via patreon and then make up silly content like find a game on my list. Then buy a busted up copy from a shop 800 miles away from home. I don't mind getting paid from KZbin but I wouldn't go begging like you say. If I can't do it on my own I won't do it.

[@tootyuk]

Yeah but folk buy into it Rich, thats what boggles my mind!

[@atomiswave1971]

@@tootyuk with all respect, sometimes we learn of things we have to wrestle our minds with. This to me is like a shepherd and sheep analogy. The influencer and the followers. Then we have you, the insightful one standing on the hill who believes the relationship is misguided or a lie and the sheep are stupid for wanting to be the sheep. But after a while, you learn they love being sheep so you have to turn a blind eye or just get irate over it. I do agree 100 percent on the KZbin tier system though KZbin created this model. For the record I've not seen a content maker act in the way you described. If I were exposed to that maybe my irate levels would get up there as well. This might be a gen thing, us oldies are cut from different cloth. Some of the shit going on these days just blows my mind. Keep it real. I had to watch this vid over 2 days 💯😂.

[@jogaminggirly1086]

So will there be a part 2 of this i feel theres more that you want to say on this .😊

[@Gold2thGaming]

Im hoping so

[@tootyuk]

Hahahahaha i think 1 /12 hours of me ranting is enough for anyone Jo!

[@jogaminggirly1086]

@@tootyuk no it was brilliant I'm not the only one that said that. and we all didn't mind how long the video was we all watch the whole video and could easily watch another long one. I definitely feel theres more. 😊

[@tootyuk]

@@jogaminggirly1086 lol i appreciate that

[@razielquorzar]

Well said Stu, all valid points. I too have no issues with Ad Revenue. If I was homeless/living on the streets then begging would be a necessity to eat & stay alive, for these people Ebegging is not a necessity, they don't need money. They are sat in front of massive collections so obviously they have money to begin with. Like you say they don't give a shit about their subs, in my opinion they see their subs as customers. One of the things that gets to me is these Twitch streamers who say "Oh & you get a FREE sub" if you have Amazon Prime, well NO you still have to pay for Amazon Prime so it's not free is it? Hardly any of them can take any criticism either, I've tried calling them out on their shitty behaviour in the comments section & they either block you or delete your comments, for me that just shows that they know what they're doing is wrong. Anyway great video people like you are the True community & hopefully this video gives other like minded people a voice too.

[@tootyuk]

Exactly this, they cant/wont have an open discussion on it as they know its wrong!

[@ocarinafella84]

This resonates with me a lot and was why I faded out of the community because I noticed the channels that had “infiltrated” the community but worse still, a good amount of people in our community had suddenly gravitated towards some of these and the real part of the word community faded out for the majority. I loved the meetups and socialising, I remember the evening at Arcade Club where we were all just chilling out, playing games and having a laugh and thats the part of it all that I still really miss.

[@tootyuk]

Hey Carl, yeah they were good times mate, perhaps we are just of a period of time and accept it !?

[@MrMacro-l5u]

This is a very good video and says things that need to be said. I've started frim scratch with a new account and tbh, I wont be subscribing to many people. Ive always been happy for people to make money from their ad revenue, but the ebegging is disgusting and ive never given a penny to any of them. John Hancock, Metal Jesus Sucks, Gebs24....theyre all the same. They simply want your money to better their quality of life. I find it sad there are people who hand over money to these scammers.

[@tootyuk]

Exactly Marco, some entitlement there aswell!

[@BlackcountrytshirtsOFFICIAL]

LOOK IN MY EYES....WHAT DO YOU SEE... (IT'S BEGGER CLOBBERING TIME!) BRAVO! Always glad to hear your thoughts on this. Totally agree. Its lecherous, and especially of just bog standard people. One other gripe is the free retro gaming collection for just £10. Please piss off into the sea. See you at the next Black Country Gaming event pal.

[@tootyuk]

Hahahaha very true mate, yes we'll be there next month!

[@jamiedrinkwater9467]

Been watching for a long time, and first time commenting. Love what your saying 👌

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Jamie, appreciate the comment mate

[@RetroTech100]

First thing i thought of when ive seen your title, havent watched it yet 😂

[@MrMatthewMasters]

Metal Jesus Rocks!!!

[@MartinWaghorn-l7l]

Metal Jesus sucks u simp

[@MartinWaghorn-l7l]

Embarrassing comment

[@tootyuk]

Its a no from me

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

I get the reasons for this video Stu, but another question is If KZbin was only a paid monthly / yearly Subscription for all 'channel creators '(you down 'own' anything digital or on the internet btw), who would actually pay to own their channel, I for one wouldn't as it being free is its biggest draw, only donation i make to anyone on YT including my Channel is my free time. Make videos not war fella✌️

[@tootyuk]

theyd be no ads then, its funded by a huge % on the ads no issue with ads

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

​@@tootyukI've no issue with skippable ads or below 10secs lol

[@tootyuk]

@@TheKayliedGamerChannel-KZbin Hahahahaha

[@raypeacock4910]

I can’t believe

[@tootyuk]

You have to!

[@minks36]

Fuck em !! 😅 great to see a few beers back in a vid 😁

[@tootyuk]

Hahahaha cheers Craig

[@colincoxhybridgamer906]

Great video 👍🏻. Love the debate

[@tootyuk]

Nice one cheers Colin

[@8BitBoyUK]

We want names We want names We want names 😂 You should make more vids while on the sauce fella. I'd pay for that 😂 Fair play Stu mate. You're only saying what most of us are thinking. Plenty of koontz out there. Stay safe bud 👍

[@tootyuk]

I think many have named them in there comments already Oli!

[@8BitBoyUK]

@@tootyuk I saw Mark's yeah. And all the comments on here. Luckily many I've never heard of anyway. Spot on though bud. Everyone is behind you mate 💪

[@tootyuk]

@@8BitBoyUK Your not missing much by not subbing them mate

[@trebornewo3354]

The downfall began once Pewdiepie's earnings were made visible to the mainstream media and the masses. Now every grifter wants a piece of the "Pewdie" Pie.

[@tootyuk]

Ah is that what happened? im not surprised

[@maccamcfcflc]

Also Tooty, have you heard of DSP? Now that is begging on the next level 🤯

[@tootyuk]

DSP? no mate i dont move in any of them circles, tbh what i said in this vid is probably a few years old so im clearly out of touch!

[@RetroHulkster]

A third of the way in and really enjoying finding out the nitty grittys of the subject…explained really well so far 👍

[@Gold2thGaming]

Ive been patiently waiting for this,Mentioned things i wasn’t aware of tbh 👊🏻watched every second and it was said extremely well.Not like my selling their rectum for a spectrum line. Because their a big channel 😂 Sharing this as you know my thoughts on the scammers and mind game mofos.Proud man ✊🏻

[@tootyuk]

cheers Wayne, tbh if it wasnt for you and Kev, i dont think id of bothered so thanks for doing your vid! No one can compete with that line hahahaha

[@Gold2thGaming]

@@tootyuk Ours was the warm up for the master 👌

[@StankMask]

One of the myriad of reasons why this current iteration of the “Retro Community” KZbin sucks. Resellers who were previously hated are now revered, despite making this hobby worse than ever. KZbinrs using the platform to encourage viewers to send in their games so they can resell them. It’s insanity. And it’s why I chose not to make a comeback. Good to see ya, Tooty. Have a good one.

[@minks36]

We need you back dude ! One of the best channels on here

[@RetroPhaeax]

When's the next The Nerdmasters?

[@tootyuk]

Hey Mike, yes mate we miss you and the content! it is f#cking mental what some folk do, ill never understand it!

[@davpreec]

Couldn't have said it better myself Stu mate , You totally nailed it.

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Dave

[@davpreec]

@@tootyuk No worrys stu mate :)

[@OfficiallyCaptured]

Came here from the Gerfylord if I sold out I would have the worst pitch ever considering I've deleted my channel 1 million times haha, I cant stick with KZbin I don't know how people do it. I agree these big channels do beg I have never donated to anyone but I would rather share my duplicate games with people in the community as a surprise but not as a means of payment. I agree no matter your number we are all equal. I DO NOT watch big channels anymore as I am sick of the fakeness and e begging.

[@tootyuk]

Very true mate, we are all equal!

[@evanBrett95]

Stu back on the booze r we gonna see some vids pissed up again loved them 😂

[@tootyuk]

Hahahahaha only on special occasions mate!

[@YouTube-Grifter]

Some very questionable predatory behaviour me thinks!! Machiavellian and unscrupulous!! They know what they're doing but unfortunately their VICTIMS don't know any better and probably can't help themselves... Some are more sinister than others - but still all very naughty!! I still watch them though!! 😅 No pennies from me!! 👍

[@tootyuk]

Hahahaha at least your honest enough to admit that you do still watch them mate, fair play but wise enough to recognise the scam!

[@dreamkatcha]

Well said. Any subscribers you lose by telling the truth aren't worth having. I wonder what costs Patrons are contributing to when donating to emulation-based beggars. Another fave of mine is "pay my pet's vet bills because health cover is expensive and insurance companies are thieves".

[@tootyuk]

Well thats a very good point mate, but believe me some people are very delicate and its not the ones you think, its happened in the past! Crikey has that happened then? using your pets as a guilt trip!

[@dreamkatcha]

More of a paraphrase than a quote, but yes. Zeusdaz whines about insurance fees then gets hit with a dog surgery bill. He starts a Go Fund Me campaign to get subs to cover it instead and pimps the cause on EAB using a sock puppet account. It's fine though because he swears at old games for cash and that means he's keepin' it real... or something.

[@tonyfighter2]

Great video, you did a fantastic job explaining this way better than I ever could. Well done 👏🏼

[@tootyuk]

Cheers Tony!

[@lettucefire]

👍

[@tootyuk]

Thank you!