I just had to pay for expensive dental surgery. I would have donated something small (10 or 20 dollars) but its dangerous to go alone *hands unloaded pistol*
This sounds like an interesting project, but despite the fact that I've watched all the relevant videos (I think), I don't have a clear idea of what the finished project might look like. It would help me if there were a website clearly explaining the vision for the project and what you want to achieve. Also, some history of your past projects/successes would give me more faith in this one. It's hard for me to drop money on the basis of a few short YT videos. So, any chance of a website?
@ghuegel The video in the underbar links to the original video in question (or that video has a link to it - I'll just find it and put it in the underbar).
That was the test video I did when I originally sounded out a few people to see if they thought the project would have appeal.
However, I do have something a bit different in mind now. I was waiting to see how this went before I wrote up and sort of prospective.
Since it is going reasonably well I'll have to do that next. >.<
Just saying thanks for checking my channel first. Me i aint lookin for subs i shoot my vids for folks who cant get out to c more than whats out the window. I dont edit cuz life is real and unedited.
@AmetReloads Nope. I've always taken a position that he has the right to ask for money and get it if he wants. But I understand that the world of activism, arts & education is powered by begging. :P
Inasmuch as Pooka is doing something worthwhile with his life, and trying to make a difference for the better in the lives of others, I see no problem with his request. Pooka, a bit of advice - you may want to consider offering compensation of a tangible sort: people tend to take a less jaundiced view of barter. Offer something in return. ;) It helps cut the legs out from under the overly self-righteous...
@TheTruePooka LOL...oh come ON - it's hardly THAT bad! I meant something along the lines of, say, conducting a video interview, or perhaps offering a plug for a contributor's channel...with the caveat, of course, that if it's a crummy channel, that you'll be less-than-effusive in your praise. You have to keep your sense of perspective about such things. Just business barter, that's all - more along the lines of "Opportunities" (Let’s Make Lots of Money) - by Pet Shop Boys...
People and companies finance other people, companies, projects and expiditions etc. all the time, this is no different. I know it costs money, skill, and time to put out quality stuff, and if people are willing to help out with the cost aspect (as well as skills and time if it is needed), I don't see what the problem is. I am more then willing to help out anyone doing worthy projects.
Pook, you're up front about what you're asking for and how it will be used... pretty straight forward. You make good videos, and unless I'm misreading the 1st Amendment, you have the right to ask. If anyone (and it seems like there maybe one or two here) objects to your request, then I suggest they simply don't send you money.
imho,... even if a YT'r says theyre going to quit their job to make videos full time and count on donations from subs as their sole income, more power to them. its a matter of selling your content vs giving it away for free, the subscribers/donors will speak with their money (or a lack of) as to whether the content is worth paying for or not.
id rather buy someone i enjoy watching on YT a camera, than receive a form letter from a 3rd world country for less than a cup of coffee per day.
@TheTruePooka i know, im just laughing at all the hate flying around. all this "get a job" bs is for the birds, whats the difference in putting your time and effort in at one venture vs another? if someone wants to be self employed as a YouTuber, none of these clowns have the right to say otherwise... as it is not their time and effort being spent.
if your subs want to help buy you a camera it is their choice.
In America our banking system gives money to people just for being rich. Is it really such a monstrous act to ask for money or give money to someone who makes something entertaining and informative.
@DanishGreatDane Unless he's lying or misleading us in some way I don't see what the problem is. And even if he was, no one is being forced or harassed to give anything they don't want to. So excuse me if I find the hatred of e-begging in itself a bit idiotic and silly.
Wow, I just saw your response to CanadianAtheist. Not at all impressive little man. You are exposing yourself here. That was a very childish nasty response to a simple unsub. You aren't that special, just another youtuber, now e begging.pfft
@TheTruePooka Well, to be fair, just about everyone who has subscriptions to people on YouTube is looking to be entertained, and a common form of entertainment on the internet is DRAMA in one forum or another--whether people want to be directly involved in it or just as a lurker. I don't think it's sad.
I subscribe to a number of people I disagree with. I like to see what "the other side" is saying--and on a rare occasion I actually agree with them.
I used to enjoy a good drama video but I just got to bloody busy. Now I tend to put one on and realize I have no idea wtf is going on, don't have the time to figure it out, and navigate away, sadly knowing I have missed LIFE CHANGING INFORMATION. :D
no need to get all butthurt, just stating the facts. I have no desire to make a video towards an insecure e-beggar, you're not worth it, good luck taking advantage of people.
@TheDeviantGamer You misspelled "whether". Don't be offended by the correction just trying to help you out.
And what you're doing? That's called "opinion", not "fact". I'd think after watching all these anti-creationist videos you'd have learned the difference.
If you'd like I could send you a link to a few videos that explain what a; "fact" is as opposed to "fallacy", "straw man" & "opinion".
@TheTruePooka It's funny how you completely avoid what i said and go on to try and "politely" insult me, from the responses i have read it is clear, you seem like nothing but an insecure negative person, no wonder so many people are unsubscribing to you, hopefully you can do better in the future, all you seem to care about is your image, so you argue with everyone caring about nothing but winning an argument. Good luck to you.
@TheDeviantGamer Good luck to you to. No offense but I'm a bit old to fall for the troll game where you make up & accuse me of various behaviors, emotions & feelings, make claims about events that are happening and then expect me to defend against it all.
You are aware that this sort of behavior (what is known as "trolling" now) existed before the internet?
Yeah, Pooka is totally e-begging like Brett Keane, VFX, and TJ. I mean it's not like he makes good, informative videos that are a public service or anything. Nah. Plus there's like no difference between asking for donations for equipment to do said informative videos, and asking for rent money and an Xbox because your fat ass is too lazy to work. Nope, no difference at all.
I can totally see the outrage, what with the guns pointed at our heads n' everything.
Although I haven't done it myself, and probably wouldn't try, due mostly to fear of this kind of reaction, I don't have a problem with asking for money on youtube if the person asking is truly in need. I like TheTruePooka and in this case I think h deserves the help. If I weren't financially skint myself I'd slide him a few bills. What I don't understand is why people are jumping to slam people like Pooka who ask for money. It's not like he's VFX for fucksake! Chill, people!
@Christheatheist1 Actually I'm finding the reaction interesting. Not from the obvious people who have an axe to grind and are using this as an opportunity to troll & take shots at me.
From the ones who are genuine subscribers that are interested in what I do & say.
Asking for donations for this making them truly think about what they think about me & what I do.
In a way it was a great way to figure out what people think about me and whether I'm just fooling myself. :D
@TheTruePooka cont - I've gotten quite a few people giving me excellent, useful advice that I plan to take. And people offering their time & skills to help out (which is just as valuable as money - sometimes even moreso).
I even got some possible help for another project I'm working on involving helping gay teens cope with and fight back against what is becoming legalized bullying.
Not financial - that one shouldn't need money. Just people willing to donate their time & effort.
@Christheatheist1 I'll let you know. I'm waiting to hear back from people on a few things to know if the concept is viable. Likely I'll do a video at that point.
@SuperSoylent2 I noticed you've featured voodoosixxx's video. Will you be unsubbing him as well? As I recall he requested donations about a year ago for new gear so he can do the excellent work he does.
@TheTruePooka No. Nor am I unsubbing your channel. My reply was a knee-jerk, emotional response and not like me; very much like your knee-jerk emotional response to Can-Atheist' comment. I won't be unsubbing him either.
@SuperSoylent2 You're absolutely right. I was just discussing with someone last night on skype what I'd said to him in pm and how silly and pointless it was of me to do it.
It doesn't change the fact that he's mischaracterizing what I'm doing in an attempt to create drama and be a sub-whore (not that we all don't want more subscribers, mind you). >.<
I'm going to unblock him but based on what I've seen of him so far I doubt I'll bother to interact with him.
@TheTruePooka And that isn't necessary for an open interaction of ideas. I can't unsub you because I'm a firm believer in the exchange. You make good arguments. I really don't care if we end up at each other's throats as long as we do it with open and honest intent. The world should be so lucky.
@TheTruePooka I tell to buy me a beer if they feel I've earned it all the time , no one has ever given me shit about it cause my audience can see that I clearly put at minimum 30 hrs worth of hard work on youtube every week and I upload almost 3 videos a day!
But yeah its an odd phenomena on youtube, if you ask for money and give a reason, people tend to give you shit about the reason no matter what the reason is its never good enough. They cant just say no they have to give you shit.
You see pook this is where I would really diverge from you. This really does have an elitist sound to it. I do not think you can look into CA's head and define his motive as easy as this. I love you man, but this is a really bad direction to let yourself go in. So if you have over 10 X the subs I do I can never disagree or you will call me a sub whore? I hope since you typed this you realized it was wrong.
not the word, no. And even if your assumption is true (which I don't accept) it is more the accusation that the desire to leach subs from you (in this case) was paramount to the person wanting to comment on your content. I don't buy either as an always assumption and I can say I have never commented on anything anywhere with that kind of thing in mind. I can't be alone in that.
@prodigyat9 Tell you what Prod. i know you well enough to say you're a good guy and I trust you enough on this. If you say he isn't a sub-whore then that's good enough for me.
My man, if I had any money, let alone 'spare cash', I'd totally help you. I guess there's no point in my commenting... Other than to say that I hope some affluent people help you out so that peons, like myself (LOL) can keep on watching your great videos. I'd much rather watch something informative, such as what you post, than some kid flying his bike off a building into a glass of water.... And yes, they exist, to those of you who think I'm talking out of my ass! :P GOOD LUCK! :D
I suppose you saw the video the CanadienAtheist made. I think your video and request is reasonable; not sure why he came off so mean towards you. He seemed to take it personal. Which is weird, right?
@SnowWalkerPrime No, I haven't and I'm not going to bother to watch it. Unfortunately there's a trend on YouTube to become hostile towards anyone who tries to ask for donations who aren't associated with a big business or some famous, ell known name. I understand that a few people have given such things a bad name.
It is incredibly sad to watch atheists bitch about charities being Christian one week and then go off on atheists who try to do something about that.
@TheTruePooka And some people continue to insist you're smart. There's so much fail in that argument. Your hobby is in no way comparable to a legitimate charity,. Use the money you make from youtube, find a real job or wait till you have saved enough to buy what you want like the rest of us do, overrated youtube star.
@freethinkeronice For those curious, this is the portion of the conversation where people try to attack your character by, for example, accusing you of not having a job and referring to what you do as; "a hobby".
And you just stated that any start up venture by an individual is a; "Hobby" unless it has some big business/ bank behind it.
If you'd like I could give you a list of the many ventures that exist today that started out as; "a non-legitimate hobby" as you put it.
@TheTruePooka And more pretentious crap.. Other people can be passionate about their preferred way to spent their time, what I call a hobby. Regardless of the reason why you prefer this hobby or it potentially becoming more in the future , for now, all it is is a hobby. If i wanted to attack your character I'd bring up other things sunshine; Be carefull what you wish for.
@freethinkeronice The sad thing is there are legitimate reasons to say; "No, I don't support this." which I'd absolutely respect. You don't have to resort to the Glenn Beck style arguments to do it.
@TheTruePooka Your nonsensical reasoning works better when you make the funny faces wannabe. Anywho, I'm not gonna to go round and round with a disingenuous opportunist. Enjoy convincing yourself you're right, clear that's very important for you; You're all spin. Wanna see Glen Beck style arguments, look in the mirror. Bye
@SnowWalkerPrime Btw - I recall Voodoosixx doing a similar video to mine way back when to raise money for a camera. I would have donated if I could at the time. The new video you did together was awesome and if that was what came from it it was would have been worth it. :D
@TheTruePooka Yes, you know I commented when GhostofDayinPerson did a video about her paintings, and I felt bad afterwards. Like you said, there are times when I think the causes are just; and the results worth donating. Thunderf00t received donations and used them to get new cameras. The footage he got with those, was well worth watching. The creators on here, videographers put a lot of effort and time into their work. It is not unreasonable for people to want to support that.
@SnowWalkerPrime IMO, anytime someone is asking for money to replace personal gear on youtube - it's begging. There are plenty of programs aimed at getting children interested in the world around them that would gladly accept donations without having to rely on a youtuber's ownership of a personal camera to get it done.
@SuperSoylent2 In part I agree with you Super. But I do have mixed feelings about the whole thing. What I mean is, lets say a YouTube person was selling T-shirts or mugs, or what ever. Does that fall under the description of *E-begging*? I think most people would say that person is selling an item. Brett asking for people to support him is clearly *E-begging*, but for me the line gets blurry when people put for requests for tools to produce an end project. If people wish to cont.
@SuperSoylent2 support that, it's their choice. There are times when certain *projects* seem worth the support. I do understand your point, and a few months ago I likely would have completely agreed with you. But lately, for me anyways, the distinction between supporting a project or video, and just asking for money, doesn't seem to fall under the same guidelines. I wonder what channels we would sub too, if each sub cost us a buck a month. Or even 25 cents. Who would you sub to?
@SuperSoylent2 Sorry for the multiple posts, but do you get my point? I know for me, if each channel I subbed to, cost me money, there are still channels I would sub, but it would be way less then the number I am currently subbed. A number of these channels in my opinion are worth paying for, the majority are not.
@SnowWalkerPrime I think, though, that we may be blurring the line between a commercial enterprise vying for a marked and being invited to a party. Once we begin to think of youtube as a money making venture, we disrupt the social environment that it represents. Fund raisers are fine. Asking for money for a cause is fine, but when someone doubts the aspect of the fund or the cause and gets a boot out the door - that's all together different IMO.
@SuperSoylent2 support that, it's their choice. There are times when certain *projects* seem worth the support. I do understand your point, and a few months ago I likely would have completely agreed with you. But lately, for me anyways, the distinction between supporting a project or video, and just asking for money, doesn't seem to fall under the same guidelines. I wonder what channels we would sub too, if each sub cost us a buck a month. Or even 25 cents. Who would you sub to?
@SnowWalkerPrime I'm sorry, Snowy, but I must disagree. Can-Atheist gave a short comment that was honest and to the point. He simply stated that he thought pooka's request was Ebaying and advised he was unsubbing. I wouldn'nt consider that a big deal if left on my channel and I don't see how it could be considered trolling. The personal issue comes from Pooka's reply and blocking of the Can-atheist. Blocking someone for giving an honest opinion is uncalled for.
@SuperSoylent2 Well you are right Super; I wouldn't call his video *Trolling*, and he is entitled to his opinion; and it isn't likely an action that I would have blocked him for, but we each block people for our own reasons. I just wonder if we are too quick to label someone as an E-begger. If someone is simply asking for money, then yes; but when they are putting forth a request to produce a project; I'm not sure the label fits. It comes off rather negative if you ask me.
@SnowWalkerPrime I do think it was off the cuff. Something like this should have been clarified as to the actual cause specifically and the blueprint of the project prior to making an opinion. Can-Atheist could have asked. It would also stand to reason that this should have already been laid out in a comprehensive manner in Pooka's original video to begin with.
@SnowWalkerPrime I think e-begger fits perfectly. If there's a homeless person on the street begging so he can alcohol, drugs, food or diapers for his baby, it's still labeled begging. No matter how noble, or lack thereof it's still the same action.
I'm personally not opposed to this particular "e-begging", seeing as he's blatantly saying where it's going to. But I can't say i support it either.
If he gets money for his project, good on him. But I can't see my money going to this
I had 2 dollars on my paypal account, which was more than I have in my purse, but I can't think of anything I could spend it on that's better than what you're proposing, so there you go. It's only 1 promille but if only 1000 people think like me, you're in business. Looking forward to the video's you'll make. Aimed for a young audience, I bet they're also very interesting for adults.
I have a son in a college with a very active career center. Somewhere around here I have a packet of papers I picked up there that had some names of internet websites where donors are matched with cool and creative new ventures posting there. A match-dot-com matching people with money to people with ideas. I'll pass the info after I find where I put it.
Hi Pooka, I want to donate but it will have to wait until the beginning of next month cuz I have extra expenses this month. I think your work is fantastic and I would like to help support your project.
Don't forget libraries in addition to museums...Reminding curious and eager-to-learn young people that these institutions have great and diverse resources to engage in discovery, enlightenment and expression.
I think the issue most people have with "e begging" is...
9 times out of 10 the person asking for money is making more money than the average subscriber.
With that said, I wish the best to ANYONE that e begs and gets money, but as for me it's a safe bet to assume 95% of the people I'm subscribed to make more than me and them asking for money does nothing more than cast a shadow of underhandedness on them.
But, in your case the 'donations' don't really benefit you, so if I could, I would donate.
But I get very frustrated that most charities are religious or big organizations. I facepalm at people who go off on people who actually try to start this sort of thing up. It happens off YT as well. It isn't their fault, we're trained by government to see the individual as untrustworthy & dangerous.
@TheDeviantGamer So are you saying I shouldn't be asking for money to start a project that could help educate children? A project that will cost me nothing but time and likely my own money, that I'll never see any profit off of?
Yes, I am quite the piece of shit for doing that, aren't I.
Tell you what, do a video demanding I stop the project and we'll take it from there.
@TheTruePooka If you are doing a project to benefit children then do it with your own money and time, and stop trying to guilt trip people into giving you money.
I just watched the video by CanadianAtheist who un-subbed from you for pulling this shit. You accused him of being a liar and said he was never subbed to you. He provided evidence of being subbed to you in the form of a P.M welcoming him to your channel, proving you lied.......
All I know is I checked my sub count, saw it hadn't changed & I got no mew subscribers. The fact that he made a video about it shows that he's a drama whore who is trying to build a situation from fluff & dander.
But by trying to characterize what I'm doing as "e-begging" on the level of what Keane did and pulling the drama queen reaction he pulled?
@TheTruePooka Continued....So we have someone begging for money and proof that he lies, not a good combination really is it.....Subscribers are not some personal bank no matter what you are asking for or how good you think your cause is. Here's an Idea do what other atheists do sell T-shirts and earn the money to make your video.
If you can't tell the difference between someone asking for money for a project that would help others and someone begging to get a new XBox you're not welcome around here.
Sent ya $20, I woulda done it yesterday but I realized I forgot my Paypal login info and I couldn't get in until this morning.
Good luck on your venture... and you should still send a bill to the city of NY for the cops trashing your equipment, or at least the police department.
donated $5. I know that's not a lot, but I don't make much. I usually don't donate to youtubers, but you're my favorite and I feel you deserve compensation for entertaining us.
It's great that you want to do this. I'll kick in some cash. For personal reasons, I don't have a paypal account, but I've found a friend who does, and he will be forwarding my cash to the account...It's not a lot but I hope it helps make your idea a reality.
Does anyone else find it rewarding, and inspiring to know that there is others out there who think? Does anyone feel heartwarming to know that there are people out there who care? isn't it disappointing when people are dogmatic? we are all atheist some of us are in denial(theist).
@TheTruePooka Yes religious nutters are easy to control same go's for nationalist, politicians, but you need a bit of money(billions) to control any further powers. We are either doomed or we have hope it's up to the majority, democracy will either destroy us all or set us free let's wait and see. By the way things aren't looking too good,they can always change but still.......
Pooka in my experience with grant writing as well organizing non-profit events and projects. Rarely will an individual receive grant money or even private donations.. If you are serious about doing work of this caliber especially in the realm of community and nonprofit I suggest you choose a different more long term and much more invested route if you intend to produce anything of quality. I will list them in the next comment.
@CappitranoBellephant For one thing a 501C3 status is much more likely to receive funding. This invloves a criteria such as a mission, statement, board of directors etc. Rather than propose this by yourself you should get a group of youtubers interested in the project and establish yourself as some sort of organization with a mission even if you don't have a 501C3 status. People are much more likely to invest institutions rather than individuals
@CappitranoBellephant You gave the example of James Randi asking for donations but his foundation is a 501C3 with a board of directs, a staff, a well expressed goal and much more which makes donors feel secure in investing in his projects. This may seem more complicated than what you originally intended but to go across the country/ world with the proposal in your 2min video is not cheap and few will give you necessary funding to carry it out adequately. Just my thoughts.
You know, I completely understand what you're saying here. I have been recording my videos with the same flipcam I've had since the beginning and I see it's shortcomings. The quality isn't great and it's not easy to work with at times. I will really try to contribute to this because it would be interesting not only to children, but to most of us as well.
@abaddon5 The best thing you can do is concentrate on the things you can improve on with what you have around. Experiment. That's what I've always done. Why do you think I started doing videos with dollar store Jesus dolls? :D
If you learn new techniques, new ways of doing things? That's always useful.
Comments like this are how I know you're not just some e-beggar. You're a guy who makes great videos and needs some new equipment to make BETTER videos. No wonder I respect you so much.
@Nagneto What I'm doing is pretty standard in the entertainment & arts world. You beg people for donations for projects.
People on here are sensitive about this but I'd point out to them that the majority of artists, museums, etc are funded this way. If they're bothered by the fact I'm not a big organization then they can donate to the Randi or Dawkins foundation.
I know the James Randi foundation e-begs for money all the time 'cause I'm subbed to them and I get emails from it.:D
@TheTruePooka : "you people"? Ok, I see where you're coming from, I've never begged for anything from anyone and I wasn't trying to accuse you. Sorry.
Didn't say that, but if I did; "you people" would be those unfamiliar with the financial end of activism, charity work & arts. And did not think you were accusing. Only person in this thread who accused me is mysterious troll who used "unavailable" account to ask Glen Beck style questions.
I've been getting a lot of comments from "unavailable" channels from racists on my race & liberty videos.
@TheTruePooka Speaking of which, have you thought of approaching the Dawkins foundation for some additional funding? This would be right up their/his street and coming so close in the YT competition would make a very strong case to them. They would help distribute your work beyond YT too.
Ok I will donate as soon as I can get to the PayPal site. YouTube redirects are not working at all for me today. Don't know if it's 'cause they're getting ready for tomorrow's great purge or what.
Hi Pooka. kurtilein3 has a point. You might make a list of gear you need or would like. People often have stuff they aren't using and might have some stuff you could use. I've always avoided donating to those who asked for money on YouTube, but for you I'll make an exception. Call it Irish solidarity. You could refer to this as the Don Quixote fund. Windmills really do need taking down: they're a menace to society.
Pook, I know it isin't much, but I just donated to this cause. The content you will (Hopefully) provide is worth thousands of times more then the ammount I could ever donate. All I could ask is that you use that responibly, and produce content you want to make of the finest quality in your power. Thank you.
I don't have much, but I'll find a way to get some $ your way. I've never donated to anyone here before; I've never trusted that the funds would be used appropriately. But, I respect you, your motivation, your methods, and definitely what you hope to accomplish. With my respect comes my trust. Rarely do I award it, but let's just say I consider you to be a good investment.
Good luck! Asking for a small amount of money for a camera to realize a specific educational goal is perfectly reasonable. Others on YouTube (e.g. TAA and T-f00t) were colossal disappointments as monetary support didn't seem to improve their videos in the slightest, but many of us could have predicted such based on their prior conduct. So far, you've given no reason to doubt, so best of luck and look forward to your videos.
I would suggest getting a ceapish camera first, less than a hundred dollars, the lowest cost HD camera out there and a cheapass $20 tripod, especially if you are doing OWS again to work out in the streets, because working out in crowded streets is inherently dangerous for video cameras anyway. This would get you started again, and save the good stuff for when you are shooting proper stuff in the museums.
I love your channel & I have great respect & admiration for what you do here at YT, which is why it genuinely saddens me that I'm not presently able to donate due to my own financial woes. I can and will however wish you the very best of luck in raising the funds needed for new gear, and I can say with certainty that those who are able to donate will be doing a huge service to the YT community by doing so.
You know every time someone asks for money online someone always asks why and I admit I'm curious myself, but without accusing you of anything.
I have a vado HD pocket cam that works quite well that I paid I think $150 for four years ago and it's online for $70 now (the first gen is better) and a camera stand is $5.
Everyone thinks that just because someone is successful on youtube they have all kinds of money and I'm not even sure if your a partner, but you really have to stop Vlogging ?
@Curas1 That's a good question. Check out the video link in the underbar to my Next-Up submission from a year ago. It shows the problems I ran into when trying to film in museum lighting conditions (audio tests weren't included in the submission).
The research I've done & experts I talk to tell me that unless you get out of the pocket camera range you cannot film in those lighting conditions.
Equipment to make a video of the quality of this one costs less than 20 dollars. And that includes a decent desktop microphone. The audio needs to be good, thats a 5-10 dollar investment, and the video quality could be better than in this video with a 10-15 dollar webcam, by just focusing it correctly.
Okay, now i get it, you need something portable. But really, most of your videos are stationary. Anyway, contact me if you want USB keyboards or a mouse or gamepads or joysticks, i have quite a lot of that here, and i may give it for free but i am not allowed to sell it.
But i think strategically it would have been better to ask exactly for the hardware you need OR a donation. Many people upgrade so frequently that they have decent stuff that is redundant.
@kurtilein3 Yah - my videos are stationary because - well, the equipment I had beforehand didn't do to well when I moved about. :D
Perhaps you are right. But - perhaps I should have explained this but I've got quite a bit of experience from working in the theater industry. So the idea of "requesting donations 4 a budget and adjusting the project according to the budget" is just how I think.
Inability to adjust and compensate is a common project killer.
money.... I could send you some equipment instead. But whats wrong with a decent desktop microphone and a webcam? I had my own channel with equipment worth 20 dollars and made it to 1600 subscribers. Actually i still have it, its just that its inactive right now.
I have equipment to share, unfortunately no cams, but some other nice stuff. I probarbly have a decent desktop microphone to share, and plenty of mouses / joysticks / keyboards / gamepads.
@kurtilein3 Thank you. :) But the ideas here was I'd be filming on location at indoor sites like the AMNH or Hayden Planetarium. If I was just going to sit at home and make videos I wouldn't be asking for this.
And good job. Everything I've done up until now I've done on the good ol' 20 dollar budget so I know how good it feels to have gotten as far as you have. :)
Hey pooka, just sent you a fiver. Sorry I'm just a poor student atm :(, but I really love your videos so i had to support ya :)
oswade90 1 month ago
I just had to pay for expensive dental surgery. I would have donated something small (10 or 20 dollars) but its dangerous to go alone *hands unloaded pistol*
peoplearemessedup 1 month ago
It's amazing what you can do with a $100 HD camera and a good editor. Go for it man!
robertantonvlogs 1 month ago
This sounds like an interesting project, but despite the fact that I've watched all the relevant videos (I think), I don't have a clear idea of what the finished project might look like. It would help me if there were a website clearly explaining the vision for the project and what you want to achieve. Also, some history of your past projects/successes would give me more faith in this one. It's hard for me to drop money on the basis of a few short YT videos. So, any chance of a website?
ghuegel 1 month ago
@ghuegel The video in the underbar links to the original video in question (or that video has a link to it - I'll just find it and put it in the underbar).
That was the test video I did when I originally sounded out a few people to see if they thought the project would have appeal.
However, I do have something a bit different in mind now. I was waiting to see how this went before I wrote up and sort of prospective.
Since it is going reasonably well I'll have to do that next. >.<
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka I always thought it was called the "Crotch Bar"....just sayin
philthy122 1 month ago
Just saying thanks for checking my channel first. Me i aint lookin for subs i shoot my vids for folks who cant get out to c more than whats out the window. I dont edit cuz life is real and unedited.
iculookin65 1 month ago
To those getting all bent out of shape because, oh no, TruePooka's asking for donations.. What's the problem?
Perhaps you don't want to help the guy out, but there are others who would.
So long as the funds are put to good use, specifically to help him pick up a new rig to continue doing what he does, then what's so wrong with it?
There's no gun to anyone's head. If you want to donate, donate. If you don't, then don't. No harm no foul either way.
Some people get upset over the dumbest crap.
lupine73 1 month ago
no such thing as bad publicity. let me make you an offer. 10 billion dollars. youre welcome. lol. I like your vids.
Slapnuts6931 1 month ago
Typical Jew.
johnnystorm28 1 month ago
@johnnystorm28 watch?v=sTRFvXjXoJ4
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@johnnystorm28
Typical bigot.
lupine73 1 month ago
pookie poo, weren't you one of those that you were hammering Tf for "ebegging"?
see how ytdrama can catch up on you?
on the issue though if someone want to donate to you and your cause, who cares..god bless..
none will accuse, if you are putting in good use donated money...
its not like you are similar to coughlan the bum, ebegging for a living.
apples and oranges.
go for it.
non issue.
AmetReloads 1 month ago
@AmetReloads Nope. I've always taken a position that he has the right to ask for money and get it if he wants. But I understand that the world of activism, arts & education is powered by begging. :P
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
Note to all the detractors here:
Inasmuch as Pooka is doing something worthwhile with his life, and trying to make a difference for the better in the lives of others, I see no problem with his request. Pooka, a bit of advice - you may want to consider offering compensation of a tangible sort: people tend to take a less jaundiced view of barter. Offer something in return. ;) It helps cut the legs out from under the overly self-righteous...
TheMercilessEye 1 month ago
@TheMercilessEye Why does your suggestion bring the song; "Roxanne" by the Police to mind? 0.o
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka LOL...oh come ON - it's hardly THAT bad! I meant something along the lines of, say, conducting a video interview, or perhaps offering a plug for a contributor's channel...with the caveat, of course, that if it's a crummy channel, that you'll be less-than-effusive in your praise. You have to keep your sense of perspective about such things. Just business barter, that's all - more along the lines of "Opportunities" (Let’s Make Lots of Money) - by Pet Shop Boys...
TheMercilessEye 1 month ago
watch?v=di60NYGu03Y
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TheMercilessEye 1 month ago
People and companies finance other people, companies, projects and expiditions etc. all the time, this is no different. I know it costs money, skill, and time to put out quality stuff, and if people are willing to help out with the cost aspect (as well as skills and time if it is needed), I don't see what the problem is. I am more then willing to help out anyone doing worthy projects.
ObtuseSage 1 month ago 2
$10 coming your way friend.
eagleeye1975 1 month ago
Pook, you're up front about what you're asking for and how it will be used... pretty straight forward. You make good videos, and unless I'm misreading the 1st Amendment, you have the right to ask. If anyone (and it seems like there maybe one or two here) objects to your request, then I suggest they simply don't send you money.
deepashtray 1 month ago
imho,... even if a YT'r says theyre going to quit their job to make videos full time and count on donations from subs as their sole income, more power to them. its a matter of selling your content vs giving it away for free, the subscribers/donors will speak with their money (or a lack of) as to whether the content is worth paying for or not.
id rather buy someone i enjoy watching on YT a camera, than receive a form letter from a 3rd world country for less than a cup of coffee per day.
V00D00SIXXX 1 month ago 2
@V00D00SIXXX >.<
Pooka <--- Cannot quit his job. Pook & wife run own small business & if I quit wife might beat me.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago 4
@TheTruePooka i know, im just laughing at all the hate flying around. all this "get a job" bs is for the birds, whats the difference in putting your time and effort in at one venture vs another? if someone wants to be self employed as a YouTuber, none of these clowns have the right to say otherwise... as it is not their time and effort being spent.
if your subs want to help buy you a camera it is their choice.
V00D00SIXXX 1 month ago
In America our banking system gives money to people just for being rich. Is it really such a monstrous act to ask for money or give money to someone who makes something entertaining and informative.
theoxymoronfromtexas 1 month ago
It's insane how people get so angry about e-begging. Its no worse than what public programming does every year.
theoxymoronfromtexas 1 month ago
We all love e-beggars and e-bums!
Nice way to exploit your own subs.
The spirit of VenomFrogX is inside you >.>
DanishGreatDane 1 month ago
@DanishGreatDane Unless he's lying or misleading us in some way I don't see what the problem is. And even if he was, no one is being forced or harassed to give anything they don't want to. So excuse me if I find the hatred of e-begging in itself a bit idiotic and silly.
theoxymoronfromtexas 1 month ago
Wow, I just saw your response to CanadianAtheist. Not at all impressive little man. You are exposing yourself here. That was a very childish nasty response to a simple unsub. You aren't that special, just another youtuber, now e begging.pfft
MacNutz2 1 month ago
@MacNutz2 And you just did the same with this message.
Excellent job.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@MacNutz2 And I'm curious - why did you just subscribe to me considering your attitude?
Are you one of those people who lurks about the periphery looking for drama to focus on?
Sad, that.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka Hey I made a video addressing your beef with CA please check it out.
Brettkenster 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka My anus is bleeding profusely.
madjimms 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka Well, to be fair, just about everyone who has subscriptions to people on YouTube is looking to be entertained, and a common form of entertainment on the internet is DRAMA in one forum or another--whether people want to be directly involved in it or just as a lurker. I don't think it's sad.
I subscribe to a number of people I disagree with. I like to see what "the other side" is saying--and on a rare occasion I actually agree with them.
kizzume 1 month ago
@kizzume True, that.
I used to enjoy a good drama video but I just got to bloody busy. Now I tend to put one on and realize I have no idea wtf is going on, don't have the time to figure it out, and navigate away, sadly knowing I have missed LIFE CHANGING INFORMATION. :D
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
no need to get all butthurt, just stating the facts. I have no desire to make a video towards an insecure e-beggar, you're not worth it, good luck taking advantage of people.
TheDeviantGamer 1 month ago
@TheDeviantGamer You misspelled "whether". Don't be offended by the correction just trying to help you out.
And what you're doing? That's called "opinion", not "fact". I'd think after watching all these anti-creationist videos you'd have learned the difference.
If you'd like I could send you a link to a few videos that explain what a; "fact" is as opposed to "fallacy", "straw man" & "opinion".
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka It's funny how you completely avoid what i said and go on to try and "politely" insult me, from the responses i have read it is clear, you seem like nothing but an insecure negative person, no wonder so many people are unsubscribing to you, hopefully you can do better in the future, all you seem to care about is your image, so you argue with everyone caring about nothing but winning an argument. Good luck to you.
TheDeviantGamer 1 month ago
@TheDeviantGamer Good luck to you to. No offense but I'm a bit old to fall for the troll game where you make up & accuse me of various behaviors, emotions & feelings, make claims about events that are happening and then expect me to defend against it all.
You are aware that this sort of behavior (what is known as "trolling" now) existed before the internet?
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheDeviantGamer Hey, I'm a bit insecure myself! Its not something that's the worst thing imaginable, its just being human.
madjimms 1 month ago
Yeah, Pooka is totally e-begging like Brett Keane, VFX, and TJ. I mean it's not like he makes good, informative videos that are a public service or anything. Nah. Plus there's like no difference between asking for donations for equipment to do said informative videos, and asking for rent money and an Xbox because your fat ass is too lazy to work. Nope, no difference at all.
I can totally see the outrage, what with the guns pointed at our heads n' everything.
TheRecoveringZombie 1 month ago
On the plus side, the ad impressions this video will get from the people returning to argue might even help a bit. :p
HaligonianType1 1 month ago
Although I haven't done it myself, and probably wouldn't try, due mostly to fear of this kind of reaction, I don't have a problem with asking for money on youtube if the person asking is truly in need. I like TheTruePooka and in this case I think h deserves the help. If I weren't financially skint myself I'd slide him a few bills. What I don't understand is why people are jumping to slam people like Pooka who ask for money. It's not like he's VFX for fucksake! Chill, people!
Christheatheist1 1 month ago
@Christheatheist1 Actually I'm finding the reaction interesting. Not from the obvious people who have an axe to grind and are using this as an opportunity to troll & take shots at me.
From the ones who are genuine subscribers that are interested in what I do & say.
Asking for donations for this making them truly think about what they think about me & what I do.
In a way it was a great way to figure out what people think about me and whether I'm just fooling myself. :D
cont -
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka cont - I've gotten quite a few people giving me excellent, useful advice that I plan to take. And people offering their time & skills to help out (which is just as valuable as money - sometimes even moreso).
I even got some possible help for another project I'm working on involving helping gay teens cope with and fight back against what is becoming legalized bullying.
Not financial - that one shouldn't need money. Just people willing to donate their time & effort.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka - I'd be interested in helping that very worthy cause. How can I help?
Christheatheist1 1 month ago
@Christheatheist1 I'll let you know. I'm waiting to hear back from people on a few things to know if the concept is viable. Likely I'll do a video at that point.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka - OK. In the meantime, don't let the ankle biters get you down. Mob mentality at its worst.
Christheatheist1 1 month ago
Good luck bro... It seems to be for an honorable cause.
HaligonianType1 1 month ago
If there is something you can not do by yourself you can ask for help. There is no shame in it.
I would have helped you if I'd had the money, any money really.
It's not like he's forcing you to pay to view. He's asking for you to help.
If you don't feel like helping then don't, but don't beat a guy up for asking.
Ghutom 1 month ago
Oh yes - the VenomFangX ploy! Asking for money to replace personal gear. Nice. Unsubbed.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago 2
@SuperSoylent2 I noticed you've featured voodoosixxx's video. Will you be unsubbing him as well? As I recall he requested donations about a year ago for new gear so he can do the excellent work he does.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka No. Nor am I unsubbing your channel. My reply was a knee-jerk, emotional response and not like me; very much like your knee-jerk emotional response to Can-Atheist' comment. I won't be unsubbing him either.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@SuperSoylent2 You're absolutely right. I was just discussing with someone last night on skype what I'd said to him in pm and how silly and pointless it was of me to do it.
It doesn't change the fact that he's mischaracterizing what I'm doing in an attempt to create drama and be a sub-whore (not that we all don't want more subscribers, mind you). >.<
I'm going to unblock him but based on what I've seen of him so far I doubt I'll bother to interact with him.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka And that isn't necessary for an open interaction of ideas. I can't unsub you because I'm a firm believer in the exchange. You make good arguments. I really don't care if we end up at each other's throats as long as we do it with open and honest intent. The world should be so lucky.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka I tell to buy me a beer if they feel I've earned it all the time , no one has ever given me shit about it cause my audience can see that I clearly put at minimum 30 hrs worth of hard work on youtube every week and I upload almost 3 videos a day!
But yeah its an odd phenomena on youtube, if you ask for money and give a reason, people tend to give you shit about the reason no matter what the reason is its never good enough. They cant just say no they have to give you shit.
Brettkenster 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka
re: sub whore
You see pook this is where I would really diverge from you. This really does have an elitist sound to it. I do not think you can look into CA's head and define his motive as easy as this. I love you man, but this is a really bad direction to let yourself go in. So if you have over 10 X the subs I do I can never disagree or you will call me a sub whore? I hope since you typed this you realized it was wrong.
prodigyat9 1 month ago
@prodigyat9 IS it the word "whore" you find offensive? Or just the concept that everyone does videos on YouTube with the hope of getting more subs?
If it's the former - it is an offensive term - like ebegging. You're right, perhaps people should stop using them.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka
not the word, no. And even if your assumption is true (which I don't accept) it is more the accusation that the desire to leach subs from you (in this case) was paramount to the person wanting to comment on your content. I don't buy either as an always assumption and I can say I have never commented on anything anywhere with that kind of thing in mind. I can't be alone in that.
prodigyat9 1 month ago
@prodigyat9 Tell you what Prod. i know you well enough to say you're a good guy and I trust you enough on this. If you say he isn't a sub-whore then that's good enough for me.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
Panhandling.
ndrthrdr1 1 month ago
My man, if I had any money, let alone 'spare cash', I'd totally help you. I guess there's no point in my commenting... Other than to say that I hope some affluent people help you out so that peons, like myself (LOL) can keep on watching your great videos. I'd much rather watch something informative, such as what you post, than some kid flying his bike off a building into a glass of water.... And yes, they exist, to those of you who think I'm talking out of my ass! :P GOOD LUCK! :D
eajoseph217 1 month ago
I suppose you saw the video the CanadienAtheist made. I think your video and request is reasonable; not sure why he came off so mean towards you. He seemed to take it personal. Which is weird, right?
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime No, I haven't and I'm not going to bother to watch it. Unfortunately there's a trend on YouTube to become hostile towards anyone who tries to ask for donations who aren't associated with a big business or some famous, ell known name. I understand that a few people have given such things a bad name.
It is incredibly sad to watch atheists bitch about charities being Christian one week and then go off on atheists who try to do something about that.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka And some people continue to insist you're smart. There's so much fail in that argument. Your hobby is in no way comparable to a legitimate charity,. Use the money you make from youtube, find a real job or wait till you have saved enough to buy what you want like the rest of us do, overrated youtube star.
freethinkeronice 1 month ago
@freethinkeronice For those curious, this is the portion of the conversation where people try to attack your character by, for example, accusing you of not having a job and referring to what you do as; "a hobby".
And you just stated that any start up venture by an individual is a; "Hobby" unless it has some big business/ bank behind it.
If you'd like I could give you a list of the many ventures that exist today that started out as; "a non-legitimate hobby" as you put it.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka And more pretentious crap.. Other people can be passionate about their preferred way to spent their time, what I call a hobby. Regardless of the reason why you prefer this hobby or it potentially becoming more in the future , for now, all it is is a hobby. If i wanted to attack your character I'd bring up other things sunshine; Be carefull what you wish for.
freethinkeronice 1 month ago
@freethinkeronice The sad thing is there are legitimate reasons to say; "No, I don't support this." which I'd absolutely respect. You don't have to resort to the Glenn Beck style arguments to do it.
But that's a failure in your thinking darlin'.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka Your nonsensical reasoning works better when you make the funny faces wannabe. Anywho, I'm not gonna to go round and round with a disingenuous opportunist. Enjoy convincing yourself you're right, clear that's very important for you; You're all spin. Wanna see Glen Beck style arguments, look in the mirror. Bye
freethinkeronice 1 month ago
@freethinkeronice Look in a mirror to see your true nature - that's very good advice. Take it.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime Btw - I recall Voodoosixx doing a similar video to mine way back when to raise money for a camera. I would have donated if I could at the time. The new video you did together was awesome and if that was what came from it it was would have been worth it. :D
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka Yes, you know I commented when GhostofDayinPerson did a video about her paintings, and I felt bad afterwards. Like you said, there are times when I think the causes are just; and the results worth donating. Thunderf00t received donations and used them to get new cameras. The footage he got with those, was well worth watching. The creators on here, videographers put a lot of effort and time into their work. It is not unreasonable for people to want to support that.
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime IMO, anytime someone is asking for money to replace personal gear on youtube - it's begging. There are plenty of programs aimed at getting children interested in the world around them that would gladly accept donations without having to rely on a youtuber's ownership of a personal camera to get it done.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@SuperSoylent2 In part I agree with you Super. But I do have mixed feelings about the whole thing. What I mean is, lets say a YouTube person was selling T-shirts or mugs, or what ever. Does that fall under the description of *E-begging*? I think most people would say that person is selling an item. Brett asking for people to support him is clearly *E-begging*, but for me the line gets blurry when people put for requests for tools to produce an end project. If people wish to cont.
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@SuperSoylent2 support that, it's their choice. There are times when certain *projects* seem worth the support. I do understand your point, and a few months ago I likely would have completely agreed with you. But lately, for me anyways, the distinction between supporting a project or video, and just asking for money, doesn't seem to fall under the same guidelines. I wonder what channels we would sub too, if each sub cost us a buck a month. Or even 25 cents. Who would you sub to?
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime If I was required to pay for who I subbed to --- I wouldn't be here!
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@SuperSoylent2 Sorry for the multiple posts, but do you get my point? I know for me, if each channel I subbed to, cost me money, there are still channels I would sub, but it would be way less then the number I am currently subbed. A number of these channels in my opinion are worth paying for, the majority are not.
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime I think, though, that we may be blurring the line between a commercial enterprise vying for a marked and being invited to a party. Once we begin to think of youtube as a money making venture, we disrupt the social environment that it represents. Fund raisers are fine. Asking for money for a cause is fine, but when someone doubts the aspect of the fund or the cause and gets a boot out the door - that's all together different IMO.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@SuperSoylent2 :) I can't really argue with you on this one. I mean I could argue with you, but the analogy you make is pretty strong.
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime No bitch slapping intended my friend. I just appears that this whole argument is open ended - from both ends.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
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@SuperSoylent2 support that, it's their choice. There are times when certain *projects* seem worth the support. I do understand your point, and a few months ago I likely would have completely agreed with you. But lately, for me anyways, the distinction between supporting a project or video, and just asking for money, doesn't seem to fall under the same guidelines. I wonder what channels we would sub too, if each sub cost us a buck a month. Or even 25 cents. Who would you sub to?
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka I honestly don't recall that but if that's the case then I will go have a long chat with him.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime I'm sorry, Snowy, but I must disagree. Can-Atheist gave a short comment that was honest and to the point. He simply stated that he thought pooka's request was Ebaying and advised he was unsubbing. I wouldn'nt consider that a big deal if left on my channel and I don't see how it could be considered trolling. The personal issue comes from Pooka's reply and blocking of the Can-atheist. Blocking someone for giving an honest opinion is uncalled for.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@SuperSoylent2 Well you are right Super; I wouldn't call his video *Trolling*, and he is entitled to his opinion; and it isn't likely an action that I would have blocked him for, but we each block people for our own reasons. I just wonder if we are too quick to label someone as an E-begger. If someone is simply asking for money, then yes; but when they are putting forth a request to produce a project; I'm not sure the label fits. It comes off rather negative if you ask me.
SnowWalkerPrime 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime I do think it was off the cuff. Something like this should have been clarified as to the actual cause specifically and the blueprint of the project prior to making an opinion. Can-Atheist could have asked. It would also stand to reason that this should have already been laid out in a comprehensive manner in Pooka's original video to begin with.
SuperSoylent2 1 month ago
@SnowWalkerPrime I think e-begger fits perfectly. If there's a homeless person on the street begging so he can alcohol, drugs, food or diapers for his baby, it's still labeled begging. No matter how noble, or lack thereof it's still the same action.
I'm personally not opposed to this particular "e-begging", seeing as he's blatantly saying where it's going to. But I can't say i support it either.
If he gets money for his project, good on him. But I can't see my money going to this
skinnywhop87 1 month ago
I had 2 dollars on my paypal account, which was more than I have in my purse, but I can't think of anything I could spend it on that's better than what you're proposing, so there you go. It's only 1 promille but if only 1000 people think like me, you're in business. Looking forward to the video's you'll make. Aimed for a young audience, I bet they're also very interesting for adults.
Alphasys 2 months ago
BTW - Congrats for being a finalist!!
geodgereturns 2 months ago
I'm happy to chip in.
I have a son in a college with a very active career center. Somewhere around here I have a packet of papers I picked up there that had some names of internet websites where donors are matched with cool and creative new ventures posting there. A match-dot-com matching people with money to people with ideas. I'll pass the info after I find where I put it.
geodgereturns 2 months ago
Hi Pooka, I want to donate but it will have to wait until the beginning of next month cuz I have extra expenses this month. I think your work is fantastic and I would like to help support your project.
theRoseofmyheart 2 months ago
@theRoseofmyheart No worries. Always take care of yourself first >.<
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
Don't forget libraries in addition to museums...Reminding curious and eager-to-learn young people that these institutions have great and diverse resources to engage in discovery, enlightenment and expression.
mistacramer 2 months ago
@mistacramer
I would so love to see a vid about the New York Public Library. /*drool*/
geodgereturns 2 months ago
I think the issue most people have with "e begging" is...
9 times out of 10 the person asking for money is making more money than the average subscriber.
With that said, I wish the best to ANYONE that e begs and gets money, but as for me it's a safe bet to assume 95% of the people I'm subscribed to make more than me and them asking for money does nothing more than cast a shadow of underhandedness on them.
But, in your case the 'donations' don't really benefit you, so if I could, I would donate.
Connected2U2 2 months ago
@Connected2U2 Eh. I shouldn't have gone off.
But I get very frustrated that most charities are religious or big organizations. I facepalm at people who go off on people who actually try to start this sort of thing up. It happens off YT as well. It isn't their fault, we're trained by government to see the individual as untrustworthy & dangerous.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
you would think people would learn to stop e begging. weather it is justified or not, it will make you look like a piece of shit.
TheDeviantGamer 2 months ago
@TheDeviantGamer So are you saying I shouldn't be asking for money to start a project that could help educate children? A project that will cost me nothing but time and likely my own money, that I'll never see any profit off of?
Yes, I am quite the piece of shit for doing that, aren't I.
Tell you what, do a video demanding I stop the project and we'll take it from there.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka If you are doing a project to benefit children then do it with your own money and time, and stop trying to guilt trip people into giving you money.
I just watched the video by CanadianAtheist who un-subbed from you for pulling this shit. You accused him of being a liar and said he was never subbed to you. He provided evidence of being subbed to you in the form of a P.M welcoming him to your channel, proving you lied.......
VindicatorReturns 2 months ago
@VindicatorReturns I could care less if he lied or not..
All I know is I checked my sub count, saw it hadn't changed & I got no mew subscribers. The fact that he made a video about it shows that he's a drama whore who is trying to build a situation from fluff & dander.
But by trying to characterize what I'm doing as "e-begging" on the level of what Keane did and pulling the drama queen reaction he pulled?
In that you're both lying.
TheTruePooka 1 month ago
@TheTruePooka Continued....So we have someone begging for money and proof that he lies, not a good combination really is it.....Subscribers are not some personal bank no matter what you are asking for or how good you think your cause is. Here's an Idea do what other atheists do sell T-shirts and earn the money to make your video.
VindicatorReturns 2 months ago
e begging. Unsubbed.
CanadienAtheist 2 months ago 2
@CanadienAtheist Good riddance.
If you can't tell the difference between someone asking for money for a project that would help others and someone begging to get a new XBox you're not welcome around here.
Blocked. Never come back.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
@CanadienAtheist Subscriber count never went down. You were never subbed. You're lying.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
Donated a tenner US Pooker, hope you get enough to start your project. Good luck dude.
dominictemple 2 months ago
Best of luck, I love your style.
ichimonji1988 2 months ago
excellent.
Hereticbooks 2 months ago
Sent ya $20, I woulda done it yesterday but I realized I forgot my Paypal login info and I couldn't get in until this morning.
Good luck on your venture... and you should still send a bill to the city of NY for the cops trashing your equipment, or at least the police department.
squirreljester2 2 months ago
Best of luck with your project!
MsMrNoface 2 months ago
question ; what is the cam gonna b used for ;better quality to vid info to kids ;where on web ; or b used to ??? just asking
papaspride101 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka Now THAT'S a story I'd like to hear some day.
wasneeplus 2 months ago
It's time to Occupy Pooka! You are the "Juan" Percent. Is there a special "gift" to the highest supporter?
ChunxOfEarth 2 months ago
$20 on its way to Hell's Kitchen.
Squagnut 2 months ago
Hey I like you! While I am worlds apart from you, I wish you well
KasparHauser6 2 months ago
donated $5. I know that's not a lot, but I don't make much. I usually don't donate to youtubers, but you're my favorite and I feel you deserve compensation for entertaining us.
chadd990 2 months ago
It's great that you want to do this. I'll kick in some cash. For personal reasons, I don't have a paypal account, but I've found a friend who does, and he will be forwarding my cash to the account...It's not a lot but I hope it helps make your idea a reality.
2bsirius 2 months ago
Does anyone else find it rewarding, and inspiring to know that there is others out there who think? Does anyone feel heartwarming to know that there are people out there who care? isn't it disappointing when people are dogmatic? we are all atheist some of us are in denial(theist).
Tethloach1 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka Yes religious nutters are easy to control same go's for nationalist, politicians, but you need a bit of money(billions) to control any further powers. We are either doomed or we have hope it's up to the majority, democracy will either destroy us all or set us free let's wait and see. By the way things aren't looking too good,they can always change but still.......
Tethloach1 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka Oh my Doctor, oh my Doctor, oh my Doc-tor Frankenstein...you have gone and built a monster: you'll be sorry, Frankenstein...
TheMercilessEye 2 months ago
i can not afford such a precious thing , the sentimental value alone is worth several thousand of dollars
jmm1233 2 months ago
Pooka in my experience with grant writing as well organizing non-profit events and projects. Rarely will an individual receive grant money or even private donations.. If you are serious about doing work of this caliber especially in the realm of community and nonprofit I suggest you choose a different more long term and much more invested route if you intend to produce anything of quality. I will list them in the next comment.
CappitranoBellephant 2 months ago
@CappitranoBellephant For one thing a 501C3 status is much more likely to receive funding. This invloves a criteria such as a mission, statement, board of directors etc. Rather than propose this by yourself you should get a group of youtubers interested in the project and establish yourself as some sort of organization with a mission even if you don't have a 501C3 status. People are much more likely to invest institutions rather than individuals
CappitranoBellephant 2 months ago
@CappitranoBellephant You gave the example of James Randi asking for donations but his foundation is a 501C3 with a board of directs, a staff, a well expressed goal and much more which makes donors feel secure in investing in his projects. This may seem more complicated than what you originally intended but to go across the country/ world with the proposal in your 2min video is not cheap and few will give you necessary funding to carry it out adequately. Just my thoughts.
CappitranoBellephant 2 months ago
You know, I completely understand what you're saying here. I have been recording my videos with the same flipcam I've had since the beginning and I see it's shortcomings. The quality isn't great and it's not easy to work with at times. I will really try to contribute to this because it would be interesting not only to children, but to most of us as well.
abaddon5 2 months ago
@abaddon5 The best thing you can do is concentrate on the things you can improve on with what you have around. Experiment. That's what I've always done. Why do you think I started doing videos with dollar store Jesus dolls? :D
If you learn new techniques, new ways of doing things? That's always useful.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka
Comments like this are how I know you're not just some e-beggar. You're a guy who makes great videos and needs some new equipment to make BETTER videos. No wonder I respect you so much.
abaddon5 2 months ago
While I feel this is a good idea, be careful of youtuber backlash. You know how pissy this site can be over the loose terms of "ebegging".
Nagneto 2 months ago
@Nagneto What I'm doing is pretty standard in the entertainment & arts world. You beg people for donations for projects.
People on here are sensitive about this but I'd point out to them that the majority of artists, museums, etc are funded this way. If they're bothered by the fact I'm not a big organization then they can donate to the Randi or Dawkins foundation.
I know the James Randi foundation e-begs for money all the time 'cause I'm subbed to them and I get emails from it.:D
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka : "you people"? Ok, I see where you're coming from, I've never begged for anything from anyone and I wasn't trying to accuse you. Sorry.
Nagneto 2 months ago
@Nagneto ""you people"?"
Didn't say that, but if I did; "you people" would be those unfamiliar with the financial end of activism, charity work & arts. And did not think you were accusing. Only person in this thread who accused me is mysterious troll who used "unavailable" account to ask Glen Beck style questions.
I've been getting a lot of comments from "unavailable" channels from racists on my race & liberty videos.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka : alright I guess I took that the wrong way then. I admire your work and I didn't want any miscommunication. :)
Nagneto 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka Speaking of which, have you thought of approaching the Dawkins foundation for some additional funding? This would be right up their/his street and coming so close in the YT competition would make a very strong case to them. They would help distribute your work beyond YT too.
mrgodbehere 2 months ago
Hope you get what you need.
IndifferentSky 2 months ago
@IndifferentSky Thanks luv. >.<
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
I'll see what I can spare Friday payday. I wish you best and look forward to the educational videos.
Cheers!
Livelife8072 2 months ago
@Livelife8072 Thanks - and don't do anything you cannot spare.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
Ok I will donate as soon as I can get to the PayPal site. YouTube redirects are not working at all for me today. Don't know if it's 'cause they're getting ready for tomorrow's great purge or what.
meleagrisfelis 2 months ago
Hi Pooka. kurtilein3 has a point. You might make a list of gear you need or would like. People often have stuff they aren't using and might have some stuff you could use. I've always avoided donating to those who asked for money on YouTube, but for you I'll make an exception. Call it Irish solidarity. You could refer to this as the Don Quixote fund. Windmills really do need taking down: they're a menace to society.
meleagrisfelis 2 months ago
Pook, I know it isin't much, but I just donated to this cause. The content you will (Hopefully) provide is worth thousands of times more then the ammount I could ever donate. All I could ask is that you use that responibly, and produce content you want to make of the finest quality in your power. Thank you.
TekedixXx 2 months ago
I don't have much, but I'll find a way to get some $ your way. I've never donated to anyone here before; I've never trusted that the funds would be used appropriately. But, I respect you, your motivation, your methods, and definitely what you hope to accomplish. With my respect comes my trust. Rarely do I award it, but let's just say I consider you to be a good investment.
KCKatheist 2 months ago
Swear your allegiance to capitalism and the gear will suddenly appear. That's how the system works.
goosed1 2 months ago
Once the refund I received actually shows up in my account...
SiriusMined 2 months ago
Good luck! Asking for a small amount of money for a camera to realize a specific educational goal is perfectly reasonable. Others on YouTube (e.g. TAA and T-f00t) were colossal disappointments as monetary support didn't seem to improve their videos in the slightest, but many of us could have predicted such based on their prior conduct. So far, you've given no reason to doubt, so best of luck and look forward to your videos.
MJBTelevisioOy 2 months ago
good luck dude, hope enough people chip in to make your thing happen, you're a good teachy type person.
spudlington 2 months ago
I'll chip in...might only be 20 bucks, but I really respect what you do and every little bit helps...payday is Friday...good fortune find you :)
Lynchpinn101 2 months ago
If you click on someone's channel and check the top videos it says they were all uploaded 42 years ago.
PompousPreacher 2 months ago
@PompousPreacher I made my videos while IN THE WOMB
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
I would suggest getting a ceapish camera first, less than a hundred dollars, the lowest cost HD camera out there and a cheapass $20 tripod, especially if you are doing OWS again to work out in the streets, because working out in crowded streets is inherently dangerous for video cameras anyway. This would get you started again, and save the good stuff for when you are shooting proper stuff in the museums.
dangerouslytalented 2 months ago
I would not be surprised if they deliberately set out to wreck it.
dangerouslytalented 2 months ago
I love your channel & I have great respect & admiration for what you do here at YT, which is why it genuinely saddens me that I'm not presently able to donate due to my own financial woes. I can and will however wish you the very best of luck in raising the funds needed for new gear, and I can say with certainty that those who are able to donate will be doing a huge service to the YT community by doing so.
hollyspry 2 months ago
You know every time someone asks for money online someone always asks why and I admit I'm curious myself, but without accusing you of anything.
I have a vado HD pocket cam that works quite well that I paid I think $150 for four years ago and it's online for $70 now (the first gen is better) and a camera stand is $5.
Everyone thinks that just because someone is successful on youtube they have all kinds of money and I'm not even sure if your a partner, but you really have to stop Vlogging ?
Curas1 2 months ago
@Curas1 That's a good question. Check out the video link in the underbar to my Next-Up submission from a year ago. It shows the problems I ran into when trying to film in museum lighting conditions (audio tests weren't included in the submission).
The research I've done & experts I talk to tell me that unless you get out of the pocket camera range you cannot film in those lighting conditions.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka
I read some of the other comments after I posted and yeah I agree.
The Vado is great for filming in good light and even a moving object for the most part but in low light or the camera moving it just can't handle it.
Curas1 2 months ago
Considered Kickstarter?
BathTubNZ 2 months ago
Good luck with this, Pooka.
Skindoggiedog 2 months ago
Send the bill to the damn cops.
squirreljester2 2 months ago
@squirreljester2 IF I do that they'll charge the bill with resisting arrest. :P
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
Equipment to make a video of the quality of this one costs less than 20 dollars. And that includes a decent desktop microphone. The audio needs to be good, thats a 5-10 dollar investment, and the video quality could be better than in this video with a 10-15 dollar webcam, by just focusing it correctly.
kurtilein3 2 months ago
@kurtilein3 I don't think you're quite understanding what I'm saying and typing.
"Filming indoor on location. At museums. Museums have low-light conditions which complicate filming."
Also outdoors which is a bit easier to handle depending on weather conditions. America has some great outdoor historical content.
If you'd like, I can link you to the test video I did at the Museum of Natural History if that would help.
But your advice is appreciated.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
@TheTruePooka
Okay, now i get it, you need something portable. But really, most of your videos are stationary. Anyway, contact me if you want USB keyboards or a mouse or gamepads or joysticks, i have quite a lot of that here, and i may give it for free but i am not allowed to sell it.
But i think strategically it would have been better to ask exactly for the hardware you need OR a donation. Many people upgrade so frequently that they have decent stuff that is redundant.
kurtilein3 2 months ago
@kurtilein3 Yah - my videos are stationary because - well, the equipment I had beforehand didn't do to well when I moved about. :D
Perhaps you are right. But - perhaps I should have explained this but I've got quite a bit of experience from working in the theater industry. So the idea of "requesting donations 4 a budget and adjusting the project according to the budget" is just how I think.
Inability to adjust and compensate is a common project killer.
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
Sent a few quid. Cops and cameras just don't mix lol.
TheRecoveringZombie 2 months ago
money.... I could send you some equipment instead. But whats wrong with a decent desktop microphone and a webcam? I had my own channel with equipment worth 20 dollars and made it to 1600 subscribers. Actually i still have it, its just that its inactive right now.
I have equipment to share, unfortunately no cams, but some other nice stuff. I probarbly have a decent desktop microphone to share, and plenty of mouses / joysticks / keyboards / gamepads.
kurtilein3 2 months ago
@kurtilein3 Thank you. :) But the ideas here was I'd be filming on location at indoor sites like the AMNH or Hayden Planetarium. If I was just going to sit at home and make videos I wouldn't be asking for this.
And good job. Everything I've done up until now I've done on the good ol' 20 dollar budget so I know how good it feels to have gotten as far as you have. :)
TheTruePooka 2 months ago
Saying your going to make a video series if we make donations what are you TJ?
Seriously hope you get the money
unassumption 2 months ago