E-begging is the Car on the Road to Hell

[Relicxz]

I agree with this 100%. I understand if these internet celebs make money off youtube, when youtube pays them. Because they do entertain people and youtube is a business that essentially needs people to post entertaining vids so they can have a successful business. I have subbed a lot of people whose vids I love to watch. But when they resort to asking for handouts it is just retarted. If you need money then get a job, and don't expect people to give you money so you can move, or buy a new comp.

[wheateater]

Where are your new videos?

[theestranger]

I'm working on something right now. If the uploader works properly, by Monday at the latest.

[xvirus2501]

I like your videos and I like you. What you say in your videos make alot of sense and I wish more people would listen to the things you have to say. Yeah its all about greed. Money = root of all evil.

[caekisalie]

I did not know there were retards out there who actually do give money to youtube folks....

you just informed me about another lvl of stupidity

[missuscake]

I'm not the conspiracy theory type(at least not always) but this is the second time a video of yours didn't appear in my subscription box.

[CarmelleandJacob]

spricket24 disgusts me. She has her paypal account info right there in her video description. As well as her address for gifts. Pathetic. I hate it.

[PaidCommenter]

kicesie is the latest e-beggar to "pay legal fees."

[YTwatchdog]

WAAAAAIT! R U srs?  Blunty beat his girl?! lmaooooo fill me in stranger! I need to know!

[theestranger]

Encyclopedia Dramatica has the rundown.

[wheateater]

Wow, you know as little as I do? Yes, I am burned out on YouTube too.

[ThePinkGreatFox]

wow are you ever a angry nerd lol

[worldwarthreeblues]

what's your opinion on the happycabbie situation?

[theestranger]

What's the story behind that? I heard something of it, but he makes too many videos to seach through and find out the story from his channel.

[fancyrants]

NEWSFLASH: boh3m3 got EVICTED. too funny.

[NetzDriverZ]

agree

5 stars

[DavidTheBeast]

you suck

[TheSpiderMind]

I don't know if your words are going to help much. Someone who would send cash to a Boheme as a donation, in contrast to an orphanage, for example, is pretty much clueless.

If someone is fit to make it in show business, they will make it without being fed free money.

[bandwagonretards]

you are seriously the only voice of reason in this cacophony of retardedness. this barrel of lulz that is jewtube.

[DoggBisket]

I wonder if tax law dictates ebeggars to declare their booty on their tax return,

[theestranger]

Generally no. It's not considered earned income if they just ask for a handout.

I do wonder if they're breaking any panhandling laws though.

[DoggBisket]

I would think it might apply under the rules of "tipping" as one argument made in defense of ebegging is that the ebeggar profides entertainment. Sort of like a gratuity if you will.

[wheateater]

I don't remember the Karen living in her car! I got the impression she has a successful career with a desk job. I also don't remember Phil going to NY before he met Lindsay, the love of his life. I am losing. I wonder how Kimberleigh is doing. I loved Bobs4Kim, I wonder how Damien is doing since he left YT?

[DoggBisket]

I don't think she is that destitute. I believe she is a freelance writer. But for what it's worth, her butt is a bit bigger in real life than I imagined it would be.

[wheateater]

Now. that comment made my day!

[wheateater]

You forgot about other E-beggars like VenitianPrincess.

[krootasaurusrex]

Applemilk1988 is now ebegging for college money. Surprise, surprise she's a partner.

[wheateater]

Not the first begging from her if memory serves. Never did like her much.

[krootasaurusrex]

I don't recall her ebegging before this last vid. If she did, I must have miss it.

[wheateater]

I have not seen too many of her videos. Never sure what all the fuss was about with her. May have her mixed up with somone else. I still miss the Bobs4Kim days.

[DoggBisket]

I think she should earn it the old fashioned way. Get a job in porn.

[krootasaurusrex]

Emily + Maria Ozawa + porn = Internetz meltdown

[SarafinaPrettyToes]

great video

[Mediawatch08]

You!!!!!! how could you traitor lol

[SarafinaPrettyToes]

im still ur girl

[Mediawatch08]

I was going to do a video about this last year about "misscupcake1" she was into begging too but i just gave up dude.

[MegaBabeTV]

Good to hear from you again, Stranger. You're one of the very few people on YouTube that I have any respect for. I appreciate you're intelligence, and your ability to make me think. Great video, I hope you make them more often from now on.

[Mediawatch08]

Hey !! i'm the real scarf dude lol

[EasyRaoul]

Trying to get money from viewers can be defined as a commercial purpose, because one is "selling" their idea, concept, or predicament!

It is commercial gain, like an enterprise!

Here is what the YouTube TOS states on paragraph E.

"E. You agree to not engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any of the Content other than expressly permitted herein, including any use, copying, or distribution of User Submissions of third parties obtained through the Website for any commercial purposes."

[Mediawatch08]

what u doing here ?

[Methadone4Life]

Good vid as always Stranger!!

[Methadone4Life]

E begging...just something about someone sitting on a 1000 dollar computer,paying 100+ for internet service yet begging for dollars..?? I have all the respect and sympathy in the world for those in need(have been there myself)but if people want to give..hit the streets and there are plenty of hungry,homeless and tired people that could use a warm meal,20 bucks and a shower. If they spend the money on something other than what they told ya..so be it...most are so happy to get any help at all.

[popeyecaan]

From the beginnning we all knew it was coming..at some point this site had to become a business...the steadfast and the brave like you and others who made videos,and the cowardly like myself who only made comments were all quick to expose those who surrendered 1st. I always believed that E beggining damaged the integrity of the community...but does any of that matter anymore in 2009? I for one would like to make one last ,although inevitably doomed,attempt to champion real art on Youtube in 2009

[MeanBlackDude]

100% dude. It makes shit SO easier for these fuckers to get what they want for nothing at all.

Excellent video, as always.

[chicago85bearz]

Good video.

[chicago85bearz]

I agree. Good video.

[wheateater]

Blunty abusing his fiance? What have I missed? Links?

[theestranger]

Do a YT seach for "KarmicLULZ" to hear what Blunty did to his ex.

[wheateater]

I found it all. Not at all surprised either. I knew that was coming from him. Sadly, she is one of those trusting girls bound to be taken advantage of by predators and scum.

[JustA11en]

Three days to upload? wth.

As we have come to expect, a practical analysis of the situation, that is likely to be dismissed as "hate" by all applicable parties. I thought I had dealt with the domestic violence issue, in a way that I could be at peace with, until I started reading some of the comments. The scary thing is the sheer number of people willing to minimize, and justify, his actions.

[achampag]

excellent video and great points

[geroldkid]

Here's what I've come to think of e-begging; a youtuber asks for money and his/her audience gives them the money, yet something goes wrong and the money is not used for it's purpose. Wouldn't that seem to be considered to be some form of fraud?

[achampag]

lol at the description. i feel your pain

[DoggBisket]

I can't agree with you more on the ebegging. It is the sense of entitlement that really pisses me off, and the fact that there are people stupid enough to give them money. I can see how spricket24 does it though. she flashes some cleavage and pathetic guys thow dollar bills her way.

[theestranger]

What sucks is that she used to make funny vids, but as she got more popular her focus shifted away from comedy and more towards her breasts.

I wonder what YouTube would be like if it financially rewarded /promoted talent instead of people that get views.

[leafdude]

...damn well said strange man...you already know how i feel about e-beggars so i'll leave it at that...good to see you again buddy...cheers!

[lrn2wlk4life]

nice ... I happen to think kiva is a good place to donate.

[mohawkny115]

I agree with you wholeheartedly and as of today I've removed my subscriptions to these people and will probably never go to their pages again. Life is hard, nobody is giving people who are losing their homes and jobs money, so why should we help these people who want funds in exchange for what? It's one thing to come on here and entertain but its wrong in asking for money after especially for some of the stupid shit they put out to sell or put together.

[xxzizlxx]

Your videos always enlighten your audience. One of the best gifts you can ever give would be knowledge, keep on giving.

[TrueBlueAustralian]

why so many problems uploading mate.?

[theestranger]

lol I wish i knew. Everything's working on my end, and the file isn't that big at all.

The raw file name for this video should be "nohobo.mov" but instead it's listed as "fRupvkntYivgATp8".

It's really frustrating.

[fallofautumndistro]

Nothing pisses me off more on this site than e-begging. If you're really that hard up, at least work for it, offer to sell intro songs (MGM) or paint portraits (numerous youtubers) or something!

[theestranger]

E-beggars are the people that would be standing ankle-deep in money and complain about having to bend over to pick it up.

For some crazy reason a lot of these people think being popular on YouTube entitles them to do this, yet you'd be hard-pressed to find a Z-list Hollywood celebrity that would stoop to this level.

[ShockerIAN]

i saw your eyes, lol 1:09

you speak the truth.

[theestranger]

I think I've worn my eyeglasses in a video at least once before. Last year I think?

[Mediawatch08]

No i speak the truth lol

[Damiya]

I can't talk about that individual either the catalogue of things that he has done is too much.

Adding to your "easy come, easy go" thesis, Bobs4kim, did the recipient of the free computer make many videos after receiving it?

[theestranger]

I think 2 or three. I don't think she's even on YouTube anymore.