I really do miss being able to post on YTube. YTube certainly gave me an outlet during what was a really turbulent time in my life. Great video, Hugh.
ahhhh the good old days:) The underground video battles were fun to watch. People were more connected and it was more personal. Didn't think dropping docs were kewl though...lol. Even though I reach so many more people these days, its not the same. I miss the bond we all shared in the beginnings of the tube. Glad to see things going good for ya brother and still kicking it here.
I don't watch or make video's like I used to but it has taken me on a new career path, I have recently been accepted to film & tv school and look forward to posting some of my more professional work here. Great to see you back, I was starting to get bored with all the over produced crap that my subs seemed to be filled with these days.
I have made some amazing friends around the world through You Tube back in 2007 & 2008 some who I have also now visited. The tubes aren't what they used to be RIP TBD ;(
Now everyone is making videos to get views/revenue sharing, it's about being commercial. I think talking politics brought us together because we are all able to see through the BS that governments try to feed us. It was great to be a part of You Tube's beginnings but it can become addictive, like anything new can be.
Great vlog, Hugh. I feel the same way about those early days of YT. It was true interaction back then, and not so much hateful and spiteful drama. This was all during the Bush years, and so many of us where on the same page, back then. I always realized that living in a red state like you, your position was always threatened and you had to defend it fiercely. As you know, I also voted for Obama, although it turned out be a major disappointment on so many levels.
@55ella2007k (continued 2): At this point, I believe, that no single president, no matter how noble his intentions may have been to start with, can solve the systemic problems in our country. So, I will not place blame on Obama, because he is simply a product of this system, which is corrupt to the core. I have always regarded YOU as an ally, always fighting for the little guy, and this has not changed one iota, regardless of this idiotic political picture we are now faced with.
@55ella2007k (continued 3): I will NOT vote for any major prez candidate in the upcoming election. I am anti-war, and most of Democratic party operatives no longer represent this stance. They have sold us out, and they also sold labor out. The situation is not promising + becomes even more precarious, when you are being sold down the river SLOWLY, while the Repubs are pretty much up front with their machinations. Once thing I can promise you: I will NOT vote for Ron Paul.
@55ella2007k Many liberals are now taking him seriously, because of his anti-war stance, without even realizing that his entire economic vision of unfettered free market capitalism is one of the major driving forces behind all these wars. The only reason he is even running is to further his utopian Ayn Rand vision, paving the way for a return to 19th Century ideas, a world which Dickens described in horrid detail, and now re-emerging as some of new and brave idea for newly uneducated masses
I only wish I had of found you earlier than I did here on the tube....I feel like I missed 99% of your vlogging content :( I've always dug what you have to say & agree with you & most issues you vlog about. It's great to see you here & happy chillin' with your wife all over again. Please take care & stay warm up there in West-"by God"-Virginia,
@steverid Thank you Steve,very kind words,we have a lot in common my friend. It is fairly warm right now but I am hoping we get one good snow as we havent had much of a winter here.
Hey Meth, good to see something from you. When people drop out for a while it makes me wonder what's going on with them (like with leafdude). I understand what you're saying about the old youtube. I kind of miss it too, but I'm o.k. with the changes. Things don't stay the same, but despite that I try to keep up with certain folks on here.
I wish I had gotten started posting when youtube was new.
A reunion of the originals would be cool.
Thanks for the mention. I get burned out, but I'm still here. I lost a lot of viewers when I became less serious, but then again I found a new audience.
It would be good to see you vlog more often, but no pressure. I find myself not having much to say these days, but when you do have something to say, say it in the camera so the rest of us can hear it.
@citizenkong You are always one of the most intelligent and entertaining vloggers out there. I think your mix of serious and not so serious is a perfect balance. Take care bro.
I remember meeting you here back in april 07...its so good to hear you and your sweetheart are together.There was alot going on then , I really dont vlog anymore ...think a certain uber-troll latched on to me from that.I see theres a coffeedude8989,(coffeedude64) is that the same guy?... reflecting on this makes me miss 'em...RIP TexanCyclist...You look geat my freind, healthy and wiser.
@DVincentW Whoa,what happened to TexanCyclist??? I dont know if that is the same coffedude or not,I know he made a few sock accounts in case he was ever banned..back when YouTube was threatening to ban people on a daily basis. I am not sure if that is him or not.
@Methadone4Life No, Hugh. Texan Cyclist had no connection with Coffeedude's account. Texan Cyclist died a couple of years ago. He was one of a kind without any sock accounts ever. No ulterior motives on his part, whatsoever. Never about power and domination, but rather about extending some kindness towards others without expectation of future gain, neither in this life or beyond. That's why we miss his presence both in terms of rationality+ compassion for others, his non dogmatic approach
i "logged in" late, i guess. i never would have found YT at all if my life hadn't taken an unexpected turn. (crossroads is a good word) you were the first person i subbed, cause i could tell you were honest.
i learned a lot with the help of YT. it may have saved my life. i was a dedicated slave with too many addictions. who knows what the future will bring...maybe there is an important reason we all sorta know each other.
Yes I recall ALL those people. Good people! Yea at one time you erased all those 400+ videos... I dont know how you could do it.lol But I know you pretty well (from then) and am sure I know some of the reasons. Good days then because those people were interesting to listen to. They were YT's icons. We watched each for thier unique styles yet we all have common denominators that we. I miss it all too. Some people who are here today wouldnt remember them from here. ... Fond memories M4Life. :)
@LouieDaProtectionist I didnt know you had a new channel,glad that I found out. I have some catching up to do. You have a lot of vids that I havent watched.
I really do miss being able to post on YTube. YTube certainly gave me an outlet during what was a really turbulent time in my life. Great video, Hugh.
incognitopeppermint 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
ahhhh the good old days:) The underground video battles were fun to watch. People were more connected and it was more personal. Didn't think dropping docs were kewl though...lol. Even though I reach so many more people these days, its not the same. I miss the bond we all shared in the beginnings of the tube. Glad to see things going good for ya brother and still kicking it here.
ChangeDaChannel 3 weeks ago
I don't watch or make video's like I used to but it has taken me on a new career path, I have recently been accepted to film & tv school and look forward to posting some of my more professional work here. Great to see you back, I was starting to get bored with all the over produced crap that my subs seemed to be filled with these days.
StylidiumLane 1 month ago
I have made some amazing friends around the world through You Tube back in 2007 & 2008 some who I have also now visited. The tubes aren't what they used to be RIP TBD ;(
Now everyone is making videos to get views/revenue sharing, it's about being commercial. I think talking politics brought us together because we are all able to see through the BS that governments try to feed us. It was great to be a part of You Tube's beginnings but it can become addictive, like anything new can be.
StylidiumLane 1 month ago
Great vlog, Hugh. I feel the same way about those early days of YT. It was true interaction back then, and not so much hateful and spiteful drama. This was all during the Bush years, and so many of us where on the same page, back then. I always realized that living in a red state like you, your position was always threatened and you had to defend it fiercely. As you know, I also voted for Obama, although it turned out be a major disappointment on so many levels.
55ella2007k 1 month ago
@55ella2007k (continued 2): At this point, I believe, that no single president, no matter how noble his intentions may have been to start with, can solve the systemic problems in our country. So, I will not place blame on Obama, because he is simply a product of this system, which is corrupt to the core. I have always regarded YOU as an ally, always fighting for the little guy, and this has not changed one iota, regardless of this idiotic political picture we are now faced with.
55ella2007k 1 month ago
@55ella2007k (continued 3): I will NOT vote for any major prez candidate in the upcoming election. I am anti-war, and most of Democratic party operatives no longer represent this stance. They have sold us out, and they also sold labor out. The situation is not promising + becomes even more precarious, when you are being sold down the river SLOWLY, while the Repubs are pretty much up front with their machinations. Once thing I can promise you: I will NOT vote for Ron Paul.
55ella2007k 1 month ago
@55ella2007k Many liberals are now taking him seriously, because of his anti-war stance, without even realizing that his entire economic vision of unfettered free market capitalism is one of the major driving forces behind all these wars. The only reason he is even running is to further his utopian Ayn Rand vision, paving the way for a return to 19th Century ideas, a world which Dickens described in horrid detail, and now re-emerging as some of new and brave idea for newly uneducated masses
55ella2007k 1 month ago
...good times!!!
leafdude70 1 month ago
Good to see you again!
JoeShmoe65x2 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Great video, brings back a lot of memories.
neotoy 1 month ago
I only wish I had of found you earlier than I did here on the tube....I feel like I missed 99% of your vlogging content :( I've always dug what you have to say & agree with you & most issues you vlog about. It's great to see you here & happy chillin' with your wife all over again. Please take care & stay warm up there in West-"by God"-Virginia,
Stevesquatch
steverid 1 month ago
@steverid Thank you Steve,very kind words,we have a lot in common my friend. It is fairly warm right now but I am hoping we get one good snow as we havent had much of a winter here.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
Hey Meth, good to see something from you. When people drop out for a while it makes me wonder what's going on with them (like with leafdude). I understand what you're saying about the old youtube. I kind of miss it too, but I'm o.k. with the changes. Things don't stay the same, but despite that I try to keep up with certain folks on here.
Barnekkid 1 month ago
@Barnekkid Thank you my friend,I have been trying to locate some of the old crew myself.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
Great to see you again =)
czarwright 1 month ago
@czarwright Back at ya bro.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
I wish I had gotten started posting when youtube was new.
A reunion of the originals would be cool.
Thanks for the mention. I get burned out, but I'm still here. I lost a lot of viewers when I became less serious, but then again I found a new audience.
It would be good to see you vlog more often, but no pressure. I find myself not having much to say these days, but when you do have something to say, say it in the camera so the rest of us can hear it.
You truly are one of the good guys.
citizenkong 1 month ago 2
@citizenkong You are always one of the most intelligent and entertaining vloggers out there. I think your mix of serious and not so serious is a perfect balance. Take care bro.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
that is when youtube was the best....awesome times...
Bcuz77 1 month ago
I remember meeting you here back in april 07...its so good to hear you and your sweetheart are together.There was alot going on then , I really dont vlog anymore ...think a certain uber-troll latched on to me from that.I see theres a coffeedude8989,(coffeedude64) is that the same guy?... reflecting on this makes me miss 'em...RIP TexanCyclist...You look geat my freind, healthy and wiser.
DVincentW 1 month ago
@DVincentW Whoa,what happened to TexanCyclist??? I dont know if that is the same coffedude or not,I know he made a few sock accounts in case he was ever banned..back when YouTube was threatening to ban people on a daily basis. I am not sure if that is him or not.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
@Methadone4Life No, Hugh. Texan Cyclist had no connection with Coffeedude's account. Texan Cyclist died a couple of years ago. He was one of a kind without any sock accounts ever. No ulterior motives on his part, whatsoever. Never about power and domination, but rather about extending some kindness towards others without expectation of future gain, neither in this life or beyond. That's why we miss his presence both in terms of rationality+ compassion for others, his non dogmatic approach
55ella2007k 1 month ago
i "logged in" late, i guess. i never would have found YT at all if my life hadn't taken an unexpected turn. (crossroads is a good word) you were the first person i subbed, cause i could tell you were honest.
i learned a lot with the help of YT. it may have saved my life. i was a dedicated slave with too many addictions. who knows what the future will bring...maybe there is an important reason we all sorta know each other.
donHooligan 1 month ago
@donHooligan You may be right bro...things happen for a reason.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
great memories
NetzDriverZ 1 month ago 2
@NetzDriverZ No doubt Netz,some great times back in the day.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
Yes I recall ALL those people. Good people! Yea at one time you erased all those 400+ videos... I dont know how you could do it.lol But I know you pretty well (from then) and am sure I know some of the reasons. Good days then because those people were interesting to listen to. They were YT's icons. We watched each for thier unique styles yet we all have common denominators that we. I miss it all too. Some people who are here today wouldnt remember them from here. ... Fond memories M4Life. :)
AnnyaMoon 1 month ago
I'll have to check out CitzenKong's new vid. I forgot to sub to him with my new channel. I don't notice an accent, unless you lost it. TPA4Life!
LouieDaProtectionist 1 month ago
@LouieDaProtectionist I didnt know you had a new channel,glad that I found out. I have some catching up to do. You have a lot of vids that I havent watched.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
THE BEST YEARS EVER BRO
dirkdarkside30 1 month ago
@dirkdarkside30 No doubt brother.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
@Methadone4Life Great video my friend!And i think you spot on!Take care Jan in Sweden
zsylvana 1 month ago
@zsylvana Same to you Jan.
Methadone4Life 1 month ago
@Methadone4Life Thanks buddy!Hope all is well!Jan
zsylvana 1 month ago